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Susan Forbes | Volleyball Recruiting
32: If You Want To Get Recruited, Make It Easy For The Coach
17 minutes Posted Mar 5, 2026 at 9:00 am.
– The recruiting rule: make it easy for the coach01:00 – Why coaches protect their time02:30 – The role trust plays in recruiting decisions04:00 – What “making it easy” actually looks like06:00 – Sharing film and making it easy to evaluate08:00 – Email communication that coaches appreciate10:30 – Small details that build credibility13:30 – A look inside the Recruit Ready system16:00 – Final recruiting takeawayJoin 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.
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What does it actually mean to “make it easy for a college coach” during the recruiting process?In this episode, Susan breaks down one of the most important principles families often overlook: college coaches are extremely busy, and athletes who make their lives easier stand out immediately. From how you share film to the way you structure your emails and profiles, small details can make a big difference in how coaches evaluate and remember you.Susan explains why organization, clarity, and follow-through build trust with coaches and how these habits can separate athletes in a crowded recruiting landscape. If your goal is to get on a coach’s radar and stay there, this episode will help you understand how to present yourself in a way that makes coaches want to keep watching.Chapters00:00 – The recruiting rule: make it easy for the coach01:00 – Why coaches protect their time02:30 – The role trust plays in recruiting decisions04:00 – What “making it easy” actually looks like06:00 – Sharing film and making it easy to evaluate08:00 – Email communication that coaches appreciate10:30 – Small details that build credibility13:30 – A look inside the Recruit Ready system16:00 – Final recruiting takeawayJoin 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.