33: Planning on Going to Camps This Summer? Listen to This Before You Sign Up

Join Susan for a valuable taste of a lesson you get inside the Volleyball Recruiting School membership. College volleyball camps can play a role in the recruiting process, but many families sign up for them without fully understanding how coaches actually use them. In this episode, Susan shares a sneak peek from one of the lessons inside Volleyball Recruiting School, where she breaks down how to think strategically about camps. Rather than treating camps as something you simply “have to do,” Susan explains how they fit into the bigger recruiting picture and why being intentional about where you spend your time and money matters. You’ll learn the different types of volleyball camps, how coaches view them from the recruiting side, and the key questions families should ask before signing up. Susan also walks through how camps can help athletes build connections with programs, gain clarity about potential schools, and move forward in the recruiting process when used strategically. If camps are part of your recruiting plan this year, this episode will help you think about them in a smarter and more informed way. Chapters 00:00 – A sneak peek inside Volleyball Recruiting School 01:00 – Why families struggle to plan their camp strategy 02:00 – The role camps play in the recruiting process 03:30 – Why you don’t need camps to get recruited 05:00 – How camps can provide clarity and exposure 06:30 – Understanding the recruiting “funnel” 08:00 – The three main types of volleyball camps 09:00 – Camps hosted at club programs 09:45 – College camps hosted on campus 10:45 – Prospect camps vs. general camps 11:15 – Showcase style camps and evaluations 11:45 – Why strategy matters when choosing camps 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.