In this interview, we sit down with MSOE Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Kris Susak to talk about her journey from playing Division I volleyball at South Dakota to leading a Division III program.

We dive into:

• Her path from athlete to coach

• The real differences between D1 and D3 volleyball

• Why D3 is often misunderstood

• What recruits and families need to know

• Why finding the right fit matters more than the division label

If you’re going through the recruiting process or trying to decide what level is right for you, this conversation will change how you think about Division III volleyball.

D3 is not a step down—it’s a different path.