College Recruiting Information
* Messages from Shannon *
Jan. 24 - Recruiting TO DO's!
- U16-U18's - turn in your pink questionnaire to coach at next practice.
- Start creating your list of schools through research.
- Plan on sending an introductory letter or email before Las Vegas(U17-U18) or PNQ(U16).
Important keys for players on U12-U15 teams who want to play in college:
- Have fun, enjoy the game, make this season a positive experience.
- Work hard to improve every day - learn as much as you can.
- Focus on your schoolwork ao you will be prepared to succeed in college and eligible to play.
- Have fun! Live it up! If it isn't fun why would you want to keep playing?
Jan. 22 - Recruiting Material Handouts
I was recently at the U16's-U18's practice on 1/22 and handed out recruiting material to all those interested in playing in college. If you missed me or have any additional questions, you can contact me by email at Shannon@sivbc.org or RecruitingCoordinator@sivbc.org.
Finding a College
The Recruiting Process
Important Questions to Ask Yourself and Recruiters
The Recruiter's Perspective
Finding a College
How to Find the Right College by CollegeBoard.com
A List of Schools offering Women's Volleyball
College Volleyball Update
Collegiate Athletic Associations
NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association
Schools by State
Division I
Division II
Division III
NAIA - National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Member Schools
Conferences
NJCAA - National Junior College Athletic Association
Schools by Region
Division I
Division II
Division III
NCCAA - National Christian College Athletic Association
NWAACC - Northwest Athletic Association of Comm Coll
The Recruiting Process
Recruiting Guides
The following website is a simple recruiting guide for families to use.
CBound - A Recruiting Guide for Athletes & Parents
- $20 for 5 years
- Q&A Information
- Resources like timelines, how-to's, and useful links
- Free Online Moderated Forum
Recruiting Registries
These websites provide a database in which players can post their volleyball biography and coach can search these biographies.
Rich Kern's Volleyball Recruiting Registry
- Free
- Recruiting registry
- Recruiting Information/Education
- Club Volleyball Information
- Free
- A communication tool to help colleges and athletes find each other
- Recruiting registry
Some General Tips
- Athletic Scholarships for Dummies - A book available off of Amazon.com about athletic scholarships.
- Recruiting Time Line Example
- FAQ's Regarding Recruiting
- Helpful Links for the College Bound
- Establish relationships with the coaches of schools you are interested in
- Keeping sending emails to let prospective schools know where you are playing
- Sort and prioritize your school choices
- Know the rules under which coaches must operate
- If a school wants you they will pursue - get them to see you
- Wait to choose school until you are ready to choose
NCAA Recruiting Process
- NCAA Guide to the College Bound Athlete (.pdf) - Designed to help families understand the NCAA rules for progressing from being a high-school athlete to a student-athlete in college (all Divisions). To obtain a free copy: 1-800-638-3731
- Recruiting Rules - Information to familiarize yourself with the NCAA recruiting process, rules, etc.
- Clearing House - Explains the responsibilities prospective D1 and D11 athletes must attend to before they are eligible to participate
- Eligibility Information - FAQ's about eilibility
- Recruiting Calendar - You should be aware of the calendar constraints that coaches in the NCAA must adhere to
- Student Athlete & Parent Webpage
NAIA Recruiting Process
- NAIA Guide to the College-bound Athlete - Contains recruiting information and policies specific to NAIA schools, eligibility requirements, and advantages of NAIA
Important Questions to Ask Yourself and Recruiters
Below is a document that contains questions that you should ask yourself and your recruiter regarding academics, the team, the school, etc.
Download a list of questions to ask yourself and your recruiter.
The Recruiter's Perspective
Recruiters are bound by a recruiting calendar which dictates when and how they can contact players or parents. They will be getting many contacts of interests so you MUST BE PERSISTENT in sending emails telling them when you play. They have their wish list of players prioritized on need and you will also have your wish list of desires for a school and program. They will persist on who they want.