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Thinking about switching clubs? Read this before you jump.In this episode, Susan breaks down the mindset and strategy behind deciding whether to stick with your current club or look for a new one. With tryouts coming up, it’s one of the biggest choices you’ll make for your volleyball journey — and Susan wants to help you get it right.She dives into why there is no “perfect” club, how to balance playing time with long-term growth, and why sometimes the harder path might be the one that builds you into the strongest player. Susan also shares key insights on exposure, tournaments, and recruiting impact so you can weigh your options with confidence instead of stress.Chapters:00:00 – Welcome + why club decisions feel so big02:00 – Volleyball vs. other sports: why club contracts change everything04:00 – The 50/50 rule and why no club is perfect06:30 – The myth of “if I switch, it will be easier”09:00 – Who you become through challenge11:00 – Playing time vs. growth — how to weigh it13:30 – Susan’s personal story about choosing a harder path16:00 – Exposure: what it actually means for recruiting18:30 – The tournaments that matter most for college coaches20:00 – Playing up or down: what coaches really think22:30 – How to set expectations with your club experience25:00 – Final advice for families making club decisionsJoin Susan for a monthly recruiting lesson January-June inside the Volleyball Recruiting School! Become a subscriber here. Or register for January's class all about highlight film here!Click here for a discount on our go-to, and the hands-down best and most affordable Recruiting Tool + Software we recommend every baller has to increase her efficiency in all that she does 👉🏼 PRODUCTIVE RECRUITWant to support your baller in getting her process started and have an experienced volleyball recruiting advisor walk her through it? Enroll in RECRUIT READY: LAUNCH 🚀Need help getting unstuck in the recruiting process? Apply for a RECRUITING INTENSIVE.Connect with Susan: Check out the website: www.nxtvb.com Follow on Instagram: @hey.susankP.S. If you’re an athlete with big goals, a parent who wants to support the journey, or a coach who cares deeply about your players, this podcast was made for you. Hit subscribe and come grow with us.