So you really want to go to college and play volleyball as a student athlete? Here's the guide that explains exactly "how to get there". If you are really serious about this, contact admin@soflovolleyball.org and we will help you through this process.
The advantages of competing in college sports are both immediate and lifelong. Participating in college sports provides opportunities to learn, compete and succeed. Student-athletes receive top-notch academic support, quality medical care and regular access to outstanding coaching, facilities and equipment. Student-athletes as a group graduate at higher rates than their peers in the general student body and feel better prepared for life after college. Learn more about the three divisions
The recruiting process is like a 4 year high school research class that parents and athletes have to take together. Athletes who plan to play at the next level have to search for their opportunities, the reality is that only a few selected athletes get followed by top DI schools in the country. In the U.S. there are over 1700 women volleyball programs at different college levels, over 25,000 collegiate women volleyball players. There are different associations and within the associations there are several divisions.
The different associations and divisions are NCAA (DI, DII, DIII), NJCAA (DI, DII, DIII), NAIA and NCCAA (DI, DII). You have to keep in mind that 90% of these programs do not have a recruiting budget that could take recruiters all over the country, so you putting your information, abilities, and videos in front of them is very important.
Remember all college and universities recruit a Student-Athletes not a volleyball player. Schools not only look at athletic abilities, they look at the "overall package"; they look at the student's GPA, the student's attitude, their support group, student's involvement in extra curricular activities etc.
Below you will find a year by year guide on how to get as much exposure as you possibly can which in turn will give you the most opportunity to study while playing volleyball at the next level.
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September 1st of Junior year marks the first day DI and DII coaches can send you personalized letters and emails
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