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Game Film vs Highlight Reel: Which Matters More?
When it comes to game film vs. highlight reel volleyball, athletes often ask which one coaches care about most. The reality is, they both matter… but the better question to ask is: when is it appropriate to send game film versus a highlight reel? Both play an...
Common Volleyball Recruiting Mistakes to Avoid
Navigating the recruiting process can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure where to start. Understanding the most common volleyball recruiting mistakes can help you avoid setbacks and stay ahead of the competition. If your goal is to learn how to get...
Key Recruiting Dates Every Volleyball Athlete Must Know
Understanding key volleyball recruiting dates is something you’ll want to consider when navigating your recruiting journey. While in Canada, we don’t have written rules on the recruiting calendar, there are many unspoken rules that coaches will follow. For today’s...
Beginner’s Guide to Volleyball Recruiting
If you’re just starting your journey, understanding how volleyball recruiting works can feel overwhelming and there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ recruiting journey. However, this volleyball recruiting guide is designed to simplify the process and help you take your first...
Volleyball Highlight Video Tips: What College Coaches Actually Look For
Creating a standout highlight video is one of the most important steps in the recruiting process - coaches rely on video, as they might not have the opportunity to watch athletes live. Updating coaches frequently with new video keeps them in the loop and engaged in...
Am I Too Late to Get Recruited for Volleyball?
If you’ve been asking yourself “is it too late to get recruited for volleyball?”, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common fears athletes have - especially when it feels like everyone around you is committing. The reality is, recruiting timelines can feel...
NCAA Volleyball Recruiting Rules by Division
NCAA Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3 Navigating NCAA rules of recruiting is a challenge for athletes and parents alike. Especially when it comes down to coach conversations. When can coaches reach out? How can coaches reach out? What can we discuss with...
When Should You Start Volleyball Recruiting?
If you’re an aspiring student-athlete, one of the biggest questions you’ll ask is when to start volleyball recruiting. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer - at Six Pack Recruiting Sports, we’re firm believers that you should start when you’re ready. With...
How to Use Social Media for Your Volleyball Recruiting
While going through the recruiting process, it’s important to create a name for yourself. Building a strong personal identity can be the difference between being the searcher or the searched throughout your recruiting process. Social media can and should be used as a...
Top 3 Reasons You’re Not Getting Recruited for College Volleyball
Are you not getting the recruiting engagement you want from your schools-of-choice? Many aspects go into a coaches’ recruiting methods. If you aren’t optimizing your positioning within the parameters of these coaches’ methods, you are far less likely to see success in...
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