Silver State Recruiting Page
The College Recruiting Process Written by Steve George
When does this process begin? Today, many coaches observe players in their freshmen/sophomore year and make determinations at that early an age as to whether the player is someone the coach is interested in recruiting and offering a scholarship.
The Pressure to Give a "Verbal" Commitment Written by Jim Saari
An increasingly prevalent phenomenon going on in the world of college recruiting is an athlete being asked to give a "verbal commitment" to a particular college program. Although this has always been used to some extent, schools are now asking ever-younger athletes to make a verbal commitment, some even in their sophomore year of high school.
You May Have to Look East Written by Jim Saari
Many of you probably have not contemplated the possiblity of heading eastward to attend college. You live here out west, your family and friends are here, you like it out here. Why can't I just get a volleyball scholarship at some school out here? Some of you will (and I do not want to discourage anybody from trying) but the odds are against it if an athletic scholarship is your goal.
RECRUITING: The process of Marketing Written by Dan Kaplan (www.cbound.com)
For the highest level of athlete (in the sport of volleyball this may include 20 or 30 players in each class), getting recognized simply means showing up at an event then going home and waiting for the mail to arrive. For the majority of players, however, being pro-active is important and is the only way to ensure that you get seen by schools of your interest.
Attend a College Match Written by Dan Kaplan (www.cbound.com)
If you have not already, you still have a few months to attend a local college match. You should definitely do so and with a purpose, when it comes to recruiting.
Understand the Recruiting Process Written by Devin Scruggs, Head Volleyball Coach, University of Nevada
Collegiate Programs, Lists, Timeline and General NCAA Rules related to the recruitment process.
Sites that Help with College Recruitment
Universities by Division
Important Phone and Contact Numbers
NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
317-917-6222
www.ncaa.org
NCAA Elgibility Center
Customer Service Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday
Customer service line - 877/262-1492
Toll-free phone number (U.S. callers)
web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter
NAIA
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
918-494-8828
www.naia.org
AVCA
American Volleyball Coaches Association
719-576-7777
www.avca.org
NJCAA
National Junior College Athletic Association
719-590-9788
719-590-7324
www.njcaa.org
COA
Commission on Athletics
Community College League of California
916-444-1600
916-444-2616
www.coasports.org