College Volleyball Recruiting Checklist
Recruiting feels overwhelming. There are a million things to do, and if you miss one, you might lose opportunities. This checklist breaks it all down into clear, actionable steps organized by timeline.
Bookmark this page. Check off items as you complete them. Follow this roadmap, and you'll stay ahead of 90% of athletes.
Jump to Your Grade:
Freshman Year Checklist
Foundation Year — Focus on Development
🏐 Volleyball Development
📚 Academics
🎯 Early Recruiting Prep
Goal for Freshman Year: Focus on becoming the best athlete you can be. Build a strong academic foundation. Start learning about the recruiting process. You're NOT behind — you're ahead of most athletes.
Sophomore Year Checklist
Preparation Year — Build Your Profile
🏐 Volleyball Development
📚 Academics
🎯 Recruiting Prep
Goal for Sophomore Year: Build your profile. Register with NCAA. Create a basic highlight video. Start researching schools. Attend a few college camps. You're setting the foundation to start serious recruiting in junior year.
Junior Year Checklist
⚡ CRITICAL YEAR — Peak Recruiting Season
🚨 THIS IS YOUR RECRUITING YEAR
Most college rosters fill during junior year. This is when you need to go ALL IN on recruiting. Your volleyball performance matters, but your VISIBILITY matters more.
Fall Semester (CRITICAL)
Winter/Spring Semester
Summer Before Senior Year
🎯 Junior Year Goal:
Email 100+ coaches. Attend 3-5 showcases. Schedule 5-10 campus visits. Get offers. Commit by summer.
This is the year that determines where you play in college. Everything else is preparation or follow-through. GO ALL IN.
Senior Year Checklist
Finalize & Sign — Make It Official
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Before College
Goal for Senior Year: Sign your NLI. Maintain grades. Stay healthy. Prepare physically and mentally for college volleyball. Enjoy your last year of high school — you earned this.
Year-Round Checklist (All Grades)
Before You Email a Coach (Checklist)
Before a Tournament/Showcase (Checklist)
Campus Visit Checklist
Questions to Ask Coaches:
Things to Observe:
The Bottom Line
Recruiting is a process, not an event. You can't do everything at once, and that's okay.
Use this checklist as your roadmap. Focus on what matters for your grade level. Check off items as you go. Stay organized. Follow up consistently.
The athletes who get recruited aren't always the most talented — they're the most organized, persistent, and visible.
You've got this.
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