![]() ![]() I get more emails from underage kids saying “I know you can’t write me back, I just want you to know that…” as opposed to 10 years ago kids were concerned when we wouldn’t reply to them” shares Princeton Men’s Volleyball Head Coach Sam Shweisky.Īdditionally, college coaches understand that may have to pass on players that could be impact athletes for their program if they are out of scholarship money. “Kids just seem a lot more educated on the rules and procedures of recruiting these days. Sharing your competition schedule then gives the coach the opportunity to evaluate your athletic ability. Even if a coach cannot email you back because of NCAA recruiting regulations, the outreach lets that coach know you are interested in their program. Being on top of the communication with college coaches is pivotal as the coaches are flooded with many more emails than in the past. Boys need to make sure they are sending emails frequently, and keeping their options open. The demand for schools with scholarships is ever increasing as the sport continues to grow. It is important for athletes to be on top of the process. There is more education about the recruiting process than ever before, so athletes Note: these are average benchmarks and there are always exceptions. Ability to locate a consistent, hittable ball, serve tough and play defense are more important athletic benchmarks than the jump touch. Top D3 programs will have a couple athletes on the roster above 11′Īverage male volleyball player height by position:ĭ1/D2: 6’3″ (Range 5’10-6’9”). Goal is to recruit athletes who touch over 11″ or that have a potential to touch over 11″ĭ3: 10’6″. Athletes who have a longer wingspan than their heightĭ1/D2: 11′. ![]() At the lower D3 level club volleyball is not always necessary.ĭ1/D2: 8′ 3.5″. It is also dependent on the athletic ability of the recruit. There is a wide range of skill level from teams that are competitive with some D1/D2 programs to first year programs building their rosters, or programs with athletes that love volleyball and are not worried about competing for a National Championship.įor a map of men’s collegiate programs click HERE.ĭ3: This depends on the program. Two-Year College programs in the CCCAA – View HERE.ĭ1/D2: These college programs compete in the same championship and therefore recruit the same athletes.ĭ3: This division has seen the most growth in the number of programs at this level. Here is a breakdown of men’s collegiate programs:ĭivision I/II – View List of Schools HERE.ĭivision III – View List of Schools HERE. For boys volleyball athletes aspiring to play college volleyball, here are some athletic benchmarks we’ve received from several collegiate programs and information that coaches can share with boys aspiring to play at the collegiate level. Men’s collegiate volleyball has grown exponentially, adding new programs every year, and has reached 278 programs in 2023. It’s no secret that there is a direct correlation between the growth of boys volleyball and the growth of men’s college volleyball. ![]()
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