Need Volleyball Advice!

squidge
Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:15:11 +0000

The players recruited each year will vary with a number of factors. Most specifically, how many they lost through graduation (or other attrition). D’s school for example - for 2012 they recruited 3, for 2013 they are looking to fill 6-7 spots, because they lost a number of seniors and a transfer. Beyond just the number of spots they are looking to fill, they are looking to fill specific positions. So, just as an example, most schools will take setters every other year. If your D is a phenomenal setter but school X doesn’t need one this year, you need to find that out quickly and move on to school Y.

A girl under 5’10" can absolutely get recruited. It depends on her position and the level she is looking to play. Even at top D1, defensive players are often below 5’10". Setters as well, although these days you won’t see many at the top level. There are also some stud OH’s at about 5’10" - the really athletic girls that jump out of the gym. Mid major D1 and top D2/D3, you will see some hitters in 5’10" range, plenty of setters and DS/L. How far below 5’10" are we talking. 5’9" is very different that 5’7". And it’s all about touch - which is her height combined with her arm length and vertical jump. Middles and RS are the most height-dependent roles and will typically be taller than 5’10" in most decent programs.

Figure out some schools you are interested in and take a look at their rosters. You will very quickly see the heights of their players by position.