Welcome to Part 2, where Susan and three experienced college coaches dive straight into the tactical side of recruiting: emails, communication, social media, red flags, and how athletes can stand out in a crowded recruiting landscape.

In this episode, Kevin, Todd, and Jessie reveal exactly what gets their attention, the mistakes that cause them to stop evaluating an athlete, what they really do with highlight videos, and how athletes can build trust through consistent communication.

They also unpack showcases, timelines, parents stepping in at the wrong moments, and the difference between being seen and actually being recruitable.

If your athlete wants to be noticed — and remembered — this conversation is your playbook.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome back to Part 2

01:00 – What makes a standout email to a college coach

03:45 – How often athletes should be emailing

05:30 – Red flags that instantly get athletes removed from a list

08:00 – How coaches evaluate highlight videos

11:30 – Instagram: what coaches check (and what they ignore)

14:45 – Exposure vs readiness: what families mix up

17:30 – Showcases: what actually matters

20:00 – Athlete-led vs parent-led communication

22:30 – When parents should step in

25:00 – What memorable athletes consistently do

28:00 – Real stories from past recruits

31:00 – How to stand out at tournaments

34:00 – Final advice for athletes navigating the process

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What do college coaches really talk about when they’re evaluating athletes? What frustrates them? What impresses them? And what actually makes a recruit stand out?

In Part 1 of this rare, behind-the-scenes conversation, Susan brings together Kevin, Todd, and Jessie — three experienced college coaches with insight from both the women’s and men’s volleyball world.

They share the honest, unfiltered truths most families never hear: why communication matters more than talent, why athletes often misunderstand visibility, what coaches actually notice first, and how confidence or doubt shows up long before an athlete steps on the court.

If your athlete is preparing for June 15, navigating club season, or trying to get on a coach’s radar, this episode will give you clarity you can’t get anywhere else.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome back + intro to Part 1

01:30 – Meet Kevin, Todd, and Jessie

04:00 – How each coach ended up in college volleyball

06:30 – Men’s vs women’s recruiting: what’s actually different

08:00 – What coaches notice first in a recruit (and it’s not stats)

10:30 – Are athletes really “overlooked"? Coaches tell the truth

13:00 – Why athletes wait for validation — and why that hurts recruiting

15:30 – Club volleyball changes that impact recruiting

18:00 – What coaches wish every family understood

20:45 – Confidence, identity, and how athletes hold themselves back

23:30 – Social media: helpful tool or misguided distraction?

26:00 – Early red flags coaches pick up on

29:00 – Closing thoughts + preview of Part 2

🚀 Recruit Ready Launch: Start Strong. Keep Things Easy. Get Recruited.

The foundation for offers and opportunities in the college volleyball recruiting process starts here.

Recruit Ready: Launch is for the families who want to have exactly what they need to effective in the process and get their daughter recruited.

Learn more here: https://nxtvb.com/rr-launch

Exclusive Offer 🚀

Save Time & Money in Your College Volleyball Recruiting Journey

If you’re looking for an affordable, effective, and time-saving way to navigate the recruiting process, Productive Recruit is my top recommendation.

Normally, Productive Recruit costs $40 a month, but with my exclusive access, you get $20 off your first payment, making your first month half off!

Ready to save time, stay organized, and confidently navigate the recruiting process? Click below to get started!

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USE THE CODE ‘HEYSUSAN’ to take $20 off of your first payment.

Connect with Susan:
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P.S. If you’re an athlete with big goals, a parent who wants to support the journey, or a coach who cares ...

In Part 2 of Susan’s deep-dive with national champion coaches Kim Cherniss and Danny Scott, they unpack the realities of D2 scholarships, the modern transfer landscape, and why so many athletes are finding their best fit outside of Division I.

Kim and Danny explain how scholarship budgets actually work, what families often misunderstand about financial packages, and why public vs. private school cost matters more than division. They also talk openly about the transfer portal, why D1-to-D2 transfers are on the rise, and how athletes can build a college experience that balances academics, athletics, and life.

If you’re a parent trying to understand scholarships — or an athlete exploring where you’ll thrive on and off the court — this episode gives practical clarity you won’t find anywhere else.

Chapters

00:00 – Why D1 athletes transfer to D2 and thrive

03:00 – How to evaluate whether a school is the right fit

06:00 – The transfer portal’s impact on recruiting

08:30 – Why “sticking it out” still matters

10:00 – How D2 scholarship budgets really work

13:00 – Public vs. private schools: true cost comparison

15:30 – Life balance: D2 as the “middle ground” athletes love

18:00 – Parents: how to support without overpowering

21:00 – The importance of athlete-led communication

23:00 – “You’re the shopper” mindset shift

25:30 – Practical advice for managing scholarship conversations

28:00 – Quickfire Q&A: emails, social media, showcases & more

32:00 – Final takeaways on building the best college experience

🚀 Recruit Ready Launch: Start Strong. Keep Things Easy. Get Recruited.

The foundation for offers and opportunities in the college volleyball recruiting process starts here.

Recruit Ready: Launch is for the families who want to have exactly what they need to effective in the process and get their daughter recruited.

Learn more here: https://nxtvb.com/rr-launch

Exclusive Offer 🚀

Save Time & Money in Your College Volleyball Recruiting Journey

If you’re looking for an affordable, effective, and time-saving way to navigate the recruiting process, Productive Recruit is my top recommendation.

Normally, Productive Recruit costs $40 a month, but with my exclusive access, you get $20 off your first payment, making your first month half off!

Ready to save time, stay organized, and confidently navigate the recruiting process? Click below to get started!

👉🏼 JOIN HERE 👈🏼

USE THE CODE ‘HEYSUSAN’ to take $20 off of your first payment.

Connect with Susan:
Check out the website: www.nxtvb.com
Follow on Instagram: @hey.susank

P.S. If you’re an athlete with big goals, a parent who wants to support the journey, or a coach who cares ...