What is W Volleyball recruiting timeline?

riverrunner
Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:09:56 +0000

Thanks all,
She’s been emailing back and forth with coaches in both leagues since Sept 1st of this year (junior), so there is indication of mutual interest.

The crux of the problem is when do the doors close because rosters are full? She can easily prioritize among the schools she’s been talking with, but this list is truly “sight-unseen” and based on things she’s heard about each school, impression of coaches over the phone, pictures of the campuses from websites and so on. She doesn’t really feel good about committing to a school without making a visit, no matter how prestigious they are, or what the neighbors say. I think that’s good thinking.

squidge, because of our remote location, I don’t know that ANY Ivy or NESCAC coach has seen her play, except on video. She has competed in some good western matches against quality girls/teams, though, so I think there is a clear context for her ability.

So do you all think if she goes to one or more Ivy/NESCAC camps this summer (post-junior year) it’s not too late to pick up a spot on one of those teams, assuming she can assess some campuses and coaches during those visits? I’m not a huge fan of the summer visits because you don’t get to see students or teammates, but that’s the next good opportunity to get east, unfortunately.