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NXTVBAuthor: Susan Forbes Volleyball Recruiting
The NXTVB Podcast is your go-to resource for the next generation of volleyball talent. Hosted by Susan Forbes, a former D1 athlete and recruiting expert, this show explores the evolving world of college recruiting, NIL deals, and what it really takes to succeed at the next levelon and off the court. Whether you're a top prospect, parent, or coach, you'll get real talk, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes guidance on how to navigate the volleyball journey with confidence and clarity.From scholarship strategy to navigating transfer rules, were talking about the future of the game and how to own your path within it. Language: en-us Genres: Sports, Volleyball Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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48: Driver or Victim? Taking Ownership of Your Recruiting Process
Thursday, 9 July, 2026
Are you actively choosing your recruiting process, or quietly letting it happen to you?In this episode, Susan builds on the last two conversations and gets into one of the biggest reasons recruiting timelines look so different from athlete to athlete: different goals create different timelines. She walks through a spectrum she sees almost every athlete fall somewhere on, from the very specific athlete who knows exactly what she wants to the more open-minded athlete who's willing to explore, and explains why neither path is right or wrong, just different.Susan shares her own story of holding out for a Top 25 or Pac-10 program as a 16-year-old recruit, why she sat on offers from schools that didn't match her vision, and what made the wait worth it. She also tells the story of a former club athlete who chose to commit to the first offer she received from her dream conference, and how having a little specificity with an open mind made for one of the smoothest recruiting processes Susan has seen.She closes with a powerful reframe: in your recruiting process, you are the driver, not the victim. If you're not getting interest from the schools you want, you get to decide whether to double down, adjust your list, or become the athlete who's good enough for the goal. Leaning into desire rather than fear is what changes everything.Chapters00:00 – Why timelines feel like a verdict (and shouldn't)01:30 – The recruiting spectrum: specific vs. open-minded03:00 – Why clarity moves you forward faster04:00 – Specific athletes, smaller pools, longer timelines05:30 – Susan's recruiting story: holding out for the Pac-1008:00 – When backup offers become teachers09:30 – Why two athletes' timelines should never match11:30 – The West Coast Conference athlete who said yes to the first offer13:30 – Choosing your process instead of being a victim to it15:00 – Leaning into desire over fearConnect with Susan:Check out the website: www.nxtvb.comFollow on Instagram + TikTok: @hey.susank
