How to Get Recruited
How to Get Recruited
Allison Roberts
Wanting to learn how to help your athlete through the college recruiting process? You're in the right place. In this podcast, we will walk through all the strategies you need to find the right fit for your college experience. Whether you are at the beginning of the recruiting process or trying to decide where you want to go, we will cover everything you need to know.
44 - College coach corner with Jeff Huebner
In this episode of the How to Get Recruited Podcast, I sit down with Jeff Huebner, Head Volleyball Coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University, to break down exactly what college coaches are looking for in the recruiting process.If you are the parent of a high school volleyball player who wants to play at the college level, this episode gives you direct insight from a Division II head coach actively building a program.Coach Huebner shares:• The competitive landscape of DII volleyball. (particularly in Florida)• How to ask better questions when talking with a coach• What type of athletes would thrive at the DII level...and so much more!If you have ever wondered what happens on the other side of recruiting emails, camp evaluations, and showcase tournaments, this episode gives you the honest perspective most families never hear.Whether your goal is Division I, Division II, Division III, or NAIA volleyball, understanding how a head coach thinks will change how you approach recruiting. If you are serious about getting recruited for college volleyball, this episode will help you better understand the landscape of college recruiting.Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a teammate who needs to hear it.
Mar 4
48 min
43 - Which recruiting platforms are actually worth it?
With so many recruiting websites, social media platforms, and “exposure opportunities” out there, how do you know what’s actually worth your time and money?In this episode, I break down the truth about volleyball recruiting platforms — what college coaches really use, what actually helps athletes get seen, and where families often waste time and money.If you’re a volleyball parent trying to figure out:• What recruiting websites you should be on• Whether paying for recruiting exposure is worth it• How social media impacts college recruiting• How to help your athlete get seen by college coaches• Where to focus your energy during the recruiting processThis episode will give you clarity.You don't need to be on every platform to get recruited. You need to be strategic. Tune in to learn how to make smarter decisions about recruiting platforms, social media, and athlete exposure — so you can support your athlete with confidence.
Feb 14
18 min
42 - Athlete mental health with Capri Richardson
Capri is a licensed counselor and owner of First Contact Athletic Counseling, where they support individuals, couples, and families through counseling. In this episode, Capri shares her experience as a recruited college and professional athlete, and we discuss the value of seeking support early to support your athlete's mental health.To learn more about First Contact Athletic Counseling, click here. To follow Capri on Instagram, click here.
Jan 29
34 min
41 - From zero interest to committed in 4 months
In today's episode, we walk through an athlete's story of struggling to get responses from college coaches and how she transformed to finding her opportunity to play at the next level. This one major shift made all the difference to open up opportunities for her.
Oct 8, 2025
15 min
40 - My recruiting story with Krystal Jackson
Krystal is a former All-American setter from UCLA. She is now the owner of Jackson Strength Volleyball, where she helps setters develop their skills to be confident and consistent in their game.You can connect with Krystal and learn more about her programs here: click here
Sep 27, 2025
27 min
39 - When do I start my recruiting process?
This is one of the most asked questions I get about recruiting, so we are going to talk about when every athlete should begin their recruiting journey! Although every athlete's process will look different, there are some consistencies that we can learn from and build our own process around. In this episode, I break down the ideal recruiting starting point, as well as some of the first few steps you should take.
Aug 31, 2025
18 min
38 - My recruiting story with Zoe Kertesz
Indiana Tech athlete Zoe Kertesz joins us on the pod today to tell us about her recruiting journey from being cut from her high school volleyball team to earning a spot on a college roster! Zoe shares her story of resiliency, love of the game, importance of family, and walking your own path.Connect with Zoe on Instagram here, and on TikTok here.
Jul 11, 2025
16 min
37 - June 15th
Many of you have probably heard that June 15th is a big deal. But what exactly happens on this date, and how is it going to effect your athlete's recruiting process? In this episode, I'll break it all down for you so you know what to expect.
Jun 2, 2025
16 min
36 - Mental resilience and being a sports mom with Lorrine Headrick
In today's episode, I sat down with Lorinne Headrick, mental performance coach and life coach. She helps athletes and their moms navigate the strains that families face as they walk through the crazy world of youth sports.Listeners can take advantage of a 20% off discount to her community for sports moms by using code ALLISON20 at checkout. https://lorrine-headrick.mykajabi.com/the-hub-membership-for-sports-moms
Mar 17, 2025
43 min
35 - What is the difference between a quiet and dead period?
Dead period, quiet period, and contact period (also known as evaluation period): let's understand what they are and how they will effect your recruiting process. Let's learn the implication of these periods and how you can still interact with prospective colleges during those times. You can view the 2024-2025 NCAA recruiting calendar here.
Feb 4, 2025
9 min
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