How do I know what level my daughter can play in? In today's episode, we break down the 3 steps every family needs to take to understand their athlete's best athletic fit at the college level. This is a vital part of the recruiting process to ensure that you are reaching out to the right types of schools and getting the attention of college coaches.

Let's tackle one of the most common questions I have been getting lately! Understanding how college coaches recruit and make their needs known is an important part of the college recruiting process

In the recruiting process, the only guarantee is that you will face challenges. Your athlete will face rejection, they will face difficulties getting in touch with the schools they want to. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate these challenges and redirect our efforts to find more success.

Whether your team is competing at USAV nationals in Vegas, or the AAU championships in Orlando, it's important to prepare for successful recruiting. In this episode, we walk through all of the steps you need to take ahead of time to ensure you are set up for success at these important tournaments.

In this episode, we sit down with Kelsey Klopfer, head coach at Monroe Community College in New York. We walk through her experience as a player walking through the recruiting process and her transition into the coaching world. Even if you aren't sure if junior college is the right fit for your athlete, we will walk through some amazing tips to max out their college recruiting process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

Celeste is currently a club volleyball and performance coach. During her playing years, she played D1 volleyball at Bucknell University. Celeste shares her journey as an undersized hitter, choosing her major, and important perspectives for recruits to keep during their recruiting process. You can find her in IG or TikTok @coachcecevb --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

Determining the interest level of the schools you're speaking with is a very important step in the recruiting process. But how can we tell if a school is interested in our athlete? This is a very important part in determining summer camps and other recruiting strategies moving forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

In this episode, I got to sit down with Whitney Talmage of Essential College Consulting to talk all things college admissions! Whether your athlete has a few years, or a few months before they start applying to schools, learning how to set them up for this process early is essential. Learn more about Essential College Consulting here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about when an athlete should start the recruiting process. Let's talk about what age athletes should start engaging in their recruiting process and reaching out to college coaches. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

In today's episode, we are going to break down the 5 things every athlete needs to know about a school before adding them to your interest list. Walk through these 5 questions before sending any emails, making any phone calls, or having any other contact with college coaches! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

Club season is upon us! What can you do to help set up your athlete for success in their recruiting this spring? In this episode, we talk about 4 things you need to take care of ahead of time to make sure you take advantage of all of the recruiting opportunities available to your athlete in the coming months. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

In today's episode, I talk with Paige Tonz, the confidence coach, to walk through practical ways for athletes and their parents to equip themselves for the difficulty of the college recruiting process. You can learn more about Paige and her Confident Athlete Program at www.paigetonz.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

The toughest part of the recruiting process is the very beginning. Have you been wondering what the first step in the process is? In today's episode, I will walk you through the first two steps to the recruiting process that most families skip over. Let's make sure your athlete is in the best position to be successful in their recruiting process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

So many athletes want to play at the highest level possible, but what does it take to get there? In today's episode, I sit down with Kha Tran of Volleyball University. We talk through how athletes can be intentional in order to grow in their game, and tips for parents who want to support their athletes in this journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

Curious about what you should have in your highlight reel? Trying to find better strategies to showcase your athletes talents? Let's talk about making a great highlight reel for your athlete. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

In this episode, I sit down with Fed Wallace, head coach of SUNY Morrisville to talk about the most important things you should be looking at for your athlete's recruiting process. Also in this episode: Why is DIII different, what type of athlete would be successful at that level, a coach's impact on your success, and so much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

You asked for it, here it is! This week we talk all about how to prepare and handle phone calls with college coaches. After this episode, you will have more confidence and understanding of how to equip your athletes for these important calls. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

Have you ever found yourself wondering if your athlete is good enough to make it to the next level? This doesn't mean you don't believe in your athlete or that you don't believe she's talented. It just means you're not sure what the next level looks like and where she fits into it. In our podcast today, I am going to share my philosophy surrounding this question, as well as where I see so many families getting it wrong. --- Send in a voice message:...

Picking the right summer camps is a very important part of the recruiting process, but there are so many options out there...which ones should you pick?! In this episode, we will talk about the different types of summer camps out there, and which ones will be best for your athlete depending on their age and point in the recruiting process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

You asked for it, here it is! In this episode we are diving into how to run your social media account for recruiting. What it is, what to post, and what you should focus on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

In this episode, we sit down with Shedly Casseus Parnther of The Scholarship Plug to learn the keys to finding outside scholarships to pay for your athlete's education. Let's get educated on how scholarships work and what your options are to fund your athlete's education. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

In the second episode of what I wish I knew when I was going through the recruiting process, I talk about how I was way too focused on a school's labels. DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, JuCo. I had a lot of preconceived notions about different types of schools that were just plain wrong at the end of the day. Learn about what you should look for in a school besides just the level of play. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message

In today's "My Recruiting Story" we sit down with Abby Benton, creator of Number One Volleyball. You may have seen her covering club volleyball on her instagram or tiktok accounts. In this episode, Abby shares her story of how she was recruited to play at Cawtaba College. She also shares her experience transferring to a DIII school and advice she would share with other athletes going through the recruiting process. --- Send in a voice message:...

In this series, I will be opening up about the things that I got WRONG when it came to my own recruiting process. Today, I talk about my mindset about walk-on positions when I was in high school. My misconceptions that I had about them, what they actually are and what you should do if you are presented a walk-on opportunity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allison-roberts2/message