20: Inside College Volleyball Recruiting — Emails, Red Flags & Real Talk (Part 2)
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
Connect with Susan:
Check out the website: www.nxtvb.com
Follow on Instagram + TikTok: @hey.susank
www.rallysend.com
Looking for a better way to stay organized and manage your recruiting? Check out www.rallysend.com—our go-to recruiting software for athletes, families, and clubs. It streamlines communication with college coaches, saves hours on recruiting outreach, and helps you stay ahead of the biggest challenge in the recruiting process: time.
Use code HEYSUSAN to save $5/month on a monthly subscription or $50 off an annual plan.
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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
Connect with Susan:
Check out the website: www.nxtvb.com
Follow on Instagram + TikTok: @hey.susank
www.rallysend.com
Looking for a better way to stay organized and manage your recruiting? Check out www.rallysend.com—our go-to recruiting software for athletes, families, and clubs. It streamlines communication with college coaches, saves hours on recruiting outreach, and helps you stay ahead of the biggest challenge in the recruiting process: time.
Use code HEYSUSAN to save $5/month on a monthly subscription or $50 off an annual plan.
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