Table of Contents

 Chapter 1: Introduction to the Recruiting Process

            How a College Coach Thinks About Recruiting

            NCAA Regulations

            Types of College Programs and Scholarships

Chapter 2: 11 Pitfalls to Avoid

            I Only Want to Compete for a High-Profile NCAA D-1 Teams

            I Must be a Hot Recruit. Coaches Send me Letters All the Time.

            I’ll Start as a Walk-on and Earn a Scholarship Later

            My Club Coach is Going to Get me a Scholarship

            I Will be Recruited Through High School Volleyball

            I’m Only Considering Schools Where I Can Earn a Full Ride

            I’m Only Applying to my First-Choice School

            I’m Told by High School or Club Coaches that I’m Division I Caliber

            If a Coach Outside of my Target List Wants to Recruit me, I’ll Tell Him I’m Not Interested.

            Coaches Will Notice me Because I Play for a Reputable Club Team

            The Recruiting Process Begins my Junior Club Season

Chapter 3: How to Improve Your Recruiting Profile

            Athletic Suggestions

            Academic Suggestions

Chapter 4: Essential Action Steps to Take

            Make a Target List

            Apply to Strong Academic Schools

            Let Coaches know you are Interested

            Go On Campus Visits

            Attend College and High Performance Camps

            Get Maximum Exposure

Chapter 5: The Recruiting Timeline

            The 4 Most Important Points

            Freshmen Year

            Sophomore Year

            Junior Year

            Senior Year

Appendix I: Understanding Your Level of Recruitment

Appendix II: Position & Division Statistics: Where Do I Fit?

Appendix III: NCAA Recruiting Regulations

Appendix IV: NCAA Division I Sliding Scale

Appendix V: Guide to Videoing Volleyball