Every club season, families across the country stress over one big question: What volleyball club and team should I be playing for? Athletes and parents often believe that if they can just make the “right” club or land on the “top” team, college coaches will automatically come calling. But the truth is, that’s not how recruiting works.
It doesn’t matter how prestigious your club is—if college coaches don’t know who you are, you’re not getting recruited. You could be playing for the most elite club in your region, traveling every weekend, and wearing all the right gear, but if your name isn’t on a coach’s radar, it won’t move the needle. Recruiting starts with being identified, recognized, and evaluated by college programs—not simply by being on a well-known roster.
And here’s another tough reality: if you’re on a great team but never see the court, it doesn’t matter. College coaches aren’t offering scholarships based on what team name is on your jersey—they want to see you play. Sitting the bench on a top team doesn’t showcase your skills, your athleticism, or your potential. Coaches want to evaluate game film, see your competitive energy, and watch how you perform under pressure.
At the end of the day, the best club is the one that helps you grow, develop, and earn meaningful playing time while giving you opportunities to compete against strong competition.
Real exposure doesn’t happen just by showing up at big tournaments. College coaches are there to watch athletes they’ve already identified and evaluated—not to discover new ones at random. Sending out mass emails before an event isn’t enough to get on their radar.
Exposure happens when you’re put in front of the right coaches at the right times—not by chasing prestigious events. Don’t confuse playing at “exposure tournaments” with actually being recruited.
Don’t chase prestige—chase progress and real exposure, the right way.
If you’re unsure what your next step should be or how to get evaluated by college programs, complete this form and talk to a scout today. It’s time to make sure the right people know who you are.
National Scouting Report is dedicated to finding scholarship opportunities for athletes who possess the talent, desire, and motivation to compete at the collegiate level. We’ve helped connect thousands of athletes with their perfect college.