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55: Inside Mizzou Volleyball with Dawn Sullivan: Recruiting, Culture & Wrigley Field

What does an SEC head coach really look for when evaluating recruits? In this episode, Susan sits down with University of Missouri head coach Dawn Sullivan to talk about

54: Your Volleyball Career Can Build More Than a Resume with Bella Bergmark (Part 2)

What if volleyball could help you build opportunities that last long after your playing career ends? In Part 2 of Susan’s conversation with professional volleyball playe

53: From Overlooked Recruit to National Champion with Bella Bergmark (Part 1)

Bella Bergmark’s volleyball journey is proof that being overlooked early does not mean you are behind. In Part 1 of this conversation, Susan sits down with Bella to talk

52: The Recruiting Tool Every Volleyball Family Should Know About

Most volleyball families spend hours researching schools, tracking coaches, copying emails, and trying to stay organized throughout the recruiting process. But what if th

51: Why This D1 Coach Keeps Practice Under Two Hours (Part 2)

What if practice was something your daughter actually wanted to show up for? In Part 2 of her sit-down with University of Nevada head coach Jason Borchin, Susan goes dee

50: The Right Kid Beats the Best Athlete

What actually separates the athletes who get offered from the ones who don't? For the 50th episode of the podcast, Susan sits down with a good friend and one of the

49: How to Help Your Athlete Bounce Back From a Bad Day

What's the first thing you should say when your daughter comes home from a camp, tryout, or tournament totally deflated? In this episode, Susan shares a simple but

48: Driver or Victim? Taking Ownership of Your Recruiting Process

Are you actively choosing your recruiting process, or quietly letting it happen to you? In this episode, Susan builds on the last two conversations and gets into one of

47: Stop Comparing, Start Driving Your Own Recruiting Journey

What if your recruiting journey was never supposed to look like anyone else's? In this episode, Susan continues the post-June 15th conversation with one of her favo

46: What June 15th Actually Reveals (and What It Doesn't)

What if June 15th wasn't a verdict, but a flashlight? In this follow-up to last week's episode, Susan goes deeper on what June 15th actually reveals and how at

45: Why June 15th Doesn't Decide Your Recruiting Future

What if June 15th wasn't a verdict on your future, but just one date on a much longer calendar? With June 15th approaching, Susan goes solo to reframe how athletes

44: The Truth About Recruiting Calls, Fit, and Chasing D1 (Part 2)

What separates a recruiting call that lands an offer from one that gets quietly forgotten? In this episode, Susan welcomes back Ben and Nancy Somera, the married coachin

43: D1 vs D3 Volleyball, A Coaching Couple's Honest Take (Part 1)

What if everything you've been told about the gap between D1 and D3 volleyball is missing the bigger picture? In this episode, Susan sits down with Ben and Nancy So

42: D2 to Pro Athlete - There's More Than One Way

What if the “best” recruiting path isn’t the one everyone else is chasing? In this episode, Susan sits down with professional volleyball player Kenzie Foley to talk abou

41: What the 5-Year Eligibility Rule Means for Volleyball Recruiting

What could happen to volleyball recruiting if college athletes are given five full years of eligibility? In this episode, Susan breaks down the NCAA’s proposed “5 years

Bonus Episode: June 15th Prep Club Preview

June 15th is a major milestone in volleyball recruiting, but most athletes spend years preparing physically without ever learning how to confidently handle conversations

40: How the Recruiting Process Actually Works from a Coach’s Perspective (Part 2)

What does recruiting actually look like from the moment a coach sees your name to a final decision? In Part 2, Susan continues her conversation with Chad Koenegstein and

39: Inside Division III Recruiting and What Coaches Are Really Looking For (Part 1)

What does the recruiting process actually look like from a Division III coach’s perspective? In Part 1 of this conversation, Susan sits down with Chad Koenegstein, Head

38: You Don't Need the Whole Plan to Get Recruited

If you’ve been trying to approach recruiting like a step-by-step checklist, this episode will challenge the way you think about the process. In this episode, Susan share

37: Keegan Cook from Minnesota Volleyball - Recruiting Insights for the class of 2028 and Rising Prospects (Part 2)

What if waiting in the recruiting process could actually create more opportunities? In Part 2 of this conversation, Susan continues her discussion with Keegan Cook, head