How to Get Recruited

In this episode, I break down why AI won’t get you recruited, based on direct conversations with college volleyball coaches and the problems my clients have run into when they tried to use AI for the recruiting process.AI can be a helpful tool, but recruiting runs on relationships, evaluation, and fit. In this episode, I cover:What college coaches say about AI-written emails and messagesThe shortcomings my clients have found when using AI to guide their recruitingWhy generic outreach gets ignored, and what coaches respond to insteadWhere AI can help in the process, and where it hurts your athlete’s chancesI’m Allison, founder of How to Get Recruited. I played four years of Division I volleyball, spent six years as a college head and assistant coach, and spent six years as a club recruiting coordinator. I’ve helped hundreds of athletes find opportunities to play college volleyball.If you’re a volleyball parent or high school athlete navigating college recruiting, this one is worth a listen before you send another email to a coach.

In today's episode, I am joined by Sara Parson, assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Louisiana to break down what playing at a mid-major DI school looks like, how she approaches recruiting, and how to find the college that's the right fit for you, on and off the court.You can follow Sara on instagram here and on TikTok here.

In this episode of the How to Get Recruited Podcast, I share advice that I learned directly from college coaches this past summer at USAV and AAU nationals. We talk about the 5th year rule change, what coaches look for as they are recruiting athletes, when they want to hear from you, and so much more!

You sent the emails. You filled out the questionnaires. Maybe you even had a great conversation, and then...nothing.In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly what it means when a college coach stops responding (and what it doesn’t mean), plus the step-by-step plan to get back on their radar without hurting your chances.If you’re a high school volleyball player or parent navigating the recruiting process, this is a must-listen.Inside this episode:The real reasons college coaches “ghost” recruitsHow long you should wait before following upWhat to say (and NOT say) in your follow-up emailsHow to tell if a coach is still interestedWhen it’s time to move on and refocus your effortsTune in to learn how to take control of your recruiting journey, stay confident, and keep moving forward, even when coaches go quiet.

In this episode, I sit down with Sadie Scoville, a recent graduate of Colorado Mesa University. We talk through her experience as a 4-year college volleyball player, the recruiting process, growth on social media, NIL/Brand deals, and finding your motivation to become the best athlete you can be.You can connect with Sadie here:Instagram & TikTok