No Rest for the Weary
October 31st, 2008 - byAs the season comes to an end you may be thinking about putting away your kneepads to collect dust for another year…STOP!! That is the last thing you should to do. Now is the time for you to start improving your skills and work on your recruiting process. Here are some suggestions about what you should be doing in the off season:
1) Follow-up with Your College Contacts: Let them know how your high school season ended and what your plans are in the off season. See if they want you to set up an unofficial/official visit in the winter or spring.
2) Attend Pre-Club Tryout Clinics: These give you an opportunity to brush up and tweak your skills. If you are looking to find a club team this gives you a chance to find out more information about the club, and if you may want to tryout for the team.
3) Find a Competitive Club Team: I can’t stress enough how important it is to play club volleyball. This is where the majority of college coaches recruit. You need to find a team that attends national tournaments such as JO Nationals, Reno Volleyball Festival, National Qualifiers, JVDA sponsored tournaments, and the AAU Championships. Playing club will not only give you exposure, but it gives you the opportunity to keep improving your game.
4) Research New Schools: Not only do you need to follow-up with schools you have been talking to, but you need to create new contacts. The more schools you are communication with when it comes to making your decision the more options you hopefully have to choose from.
I know this may seem like a lot to do, but if your dream is to play volleyball in college these are some appropriate measures you need to take. There is just no rest for the weary.
