Every year, thousands of high school volleyball athletes across the country raise their hands and say, “I want to be recruited.” The dream of representing a college program is powerful—and for many, it’s a lifelong goal. But here’s the reality: the odds of earning a roster spot or scholarship are still slim. While volleyball continues … Read more
Official visits and even unofficial visits are a critical time for athletes in the recruiting process. How they go most times determines if the athlete will receive a scholarship offer. Visiting with a college coach and taking a tour of the university helps athletes figure out if the school is the right fit for them. … Read more
The recruiting process is tough. It’s difficult to know if a college coach is interested in you or not You may get personal letters from a college coach inviting you to a camp, combine, or just telling you they have received your videos. But that doesn’t show whether or not a college coach is interested … Read more
The West Coast volleyball world will revolve around Oregon this weekend. NSR area director and volleyball vertical co-leader, Kari Chavez (Washington), will lead a strong contingency of NSR scouts at the Matt Hartner Memorial Volleyball Classic on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene. This major tournament will host 232 teams in 18U … Read more
Want to be popular? Tell college volleyball coaches you work with a sophomore who touches 10’1″. The high 9’s would warrant 30 seconds of their time, but 10’1″? You will have their full attention for as long as you want it. When a bunch of coaches get wind that there’s an Ohio kid whose head is over the net when … Read more
Hanna Laube has climbed to the top in Canadian youth volleyball. Recently named as a setter on the nation’s developmental program, Hanna is also making her mark in tournaments across the United States. Gold medals, top team finishes and championships are nothing strange to this 5-foot-10 junior standout from Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School … Read more
“The box”. Every sport has a recruiting box. Volleyball is no exception. Not all athletes are a Division I fit. But no matter the level you want to play, college coaches check “the box” first to see if an athlete looks like a fit on paper. What box do you fit in? In Division I, … Read more
Abby Witucky enrolled with National Scouting Report as a virtual unknown. One-and-a-half years later, she received an offer from one of the premier NCAA Division II women’s volleyball programs. A 6-foot setter from Marietta, Ohio, she had practically no exposure before being discovered by NSR. Due to the ongoing efforts of Sheila Thiery, NSR National … Read more
When Morgan Weeg came to Josh Kroeger’s attention, he knew he had found a special athlete. Her leadership on the volleyball court was unmistakable. “She was the most vocal player on the court,” he said. “Her leadership qualities were recognizable immediately.” As a scout for National Scouting Report, Kroeger had evaluated a lot of volleyball prospects. … Read more
When you talk to Gracie Garanich, you realize she is no ordinary high school student-athlete. Gracie’s maturity and sophistication in talking about her past, present and future in indoor and sand volleyball instantly catches your attention. The National Scouting Report prospect is quite articulate for a 16-year-old junior. Her words are insightful, confident and reveal someone … Read more
