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- 🇦🇺AU · Volleyball#51M to 3M
- 🇺🇸US · Volleyball#6300K to 1M
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- 🇨🇦CA · Volleyball#30100K to 300K
- 🇧🇷BR · Volleyball#1300K to 800K
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45: Why June 15th Doesn't Decide Your Recruiting Future
Jun 11, 2026
15m 12s
44: The Truth About Recruiting Calls, Fit, and Chasing D1 (Part 2)
Jun 4, 2026
33m 12s
43: D1 vs D3 Volleyball, A Coaching Couple's Honest Take (Part 1)
May 28, 2026
42m 32s
42: D2 to Pro Athlete - There's More Than One Way
May 21, 2026
50m 55s
41: What the 5-Year Eligibility Rule Means for Volleyball Recruiting
May 14, 2026
37m 39s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/11/26 | ![]() 45: Why June 15th Doesn't Decide Your Recruiting Future | What if June 15th wasn't a verdict on your future, but just one date on a much longer calendar? With June 15th approaching, Susan goes solo to reframe how athletes and families are thinking about the most hyped-up day in volleyball recruiting. She breaks down what June 15th actually is (and isn't), why most athletes won't have a dramatic recruiting breakthrough on that single day, and the silent stories athletes start telling themselves when the day doesn't unfold the way they imagined. Drawi... | 15m 12s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | ![]() 44: The Truth About Recruiting Calls, Fit, and Chasing D1 (Part 2) | What separates a recruiting call that lands an offer from one that gets quietly forgotten? In this episode, Susan welcomes back Ben and Nancy Somera, the married coaching duo leading programs at Wesleyan University (Division III) and Fairfield University (Division I). This time, they go deeper into what's actually happening behind the scenes of the recruiting process, from the chase for the "D1 label" to the phone calls that often decide who gets an offer. Ben and Nancy break down what real f... | 33m 12s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() 43: D1 vs D3 Volleyball, A Coaching Couple's Honest Take (Part 1) | What if everything you've been told about the gap between D1 and D3 volleyball is missing the bigger picture? In this episode, Susan sits down with Ben and Nancy Somera, a married coaching duo leading programs at two different division levels. Ben is the head coach at Wesleyan University (Division III), and Nancy is the head coach at Fairfield University (Division I). Together, they offer a rare side-by-side look at what coaching, recruiting, and competing actually look like at each level. Be... | 42m 32s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | ![]() 42: D2 to Pro Athlete - There's More Than One Way | What if the “best” recruiting path isn’t the one everyone else is chasing? In this episode, Susan sits down with professional volleyball player Kenzie Foley to talk about her journey from Division II volleyball to playing professionally overseas in Germany. Kenzie shares why she chose the Division II route over lower-level Division I opportunities, how she found the right fit during recruiting, and why focusing on growth and development mattered more to her than labels. They also discuss misc... | 50m 55s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | ![]() 41: What the 5-Year Eligibility Rule Means for Volleyball Recruiting | What could happen to volleyball recruiting if college athletes are given five full years of eligibility? In this episode, Susan breaks down the NCAA’s proposed “5 years to play 5” rule and shares seven major ripple effects she believes could reshape the future of volleyball recruiting. From fewer roster spots at top programs to the growing importance of Division III and junior college opportunities, Susan walks through how the recruiting landscape could become more competitive and more strate... | 37m 39s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | ![]() Bonus Episode: June 15th Prep Club Preview | June 15th is a major milestone in volleyball recruiting, but most athletes spend years preparing physically without ever learning how to confidently handle conversations with college coaches. In this bonus episode, Susan gives families a behind-the-scenes look inside her June 15th Prep Club, a guided experience designed to help athletes feel calm, prepared, and confident going into recruiting conversations. You’ll hear part of a private Prep Club podcast episode featuring certified life coach... | 18m 50s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | ![]() 40: How the Recruiting Process Actually Works from a Coach’s Perspective (Part 2)✨ | recruiting processDivision III+3 | Chad KoenegsteinAndrew Brown | — | — | recruitingcoaches+5 | — | 34m 50s | |
| 4/23/26 | ![]() 39: Inside Division III Recruiting and What Coaches Are Really Looking For (Part 1)✨ | Division III recruitingcoaching journeys+3 | Chad KoenegsteinAndrew Brown | UC Santa CruzNYU | — | Division IIIrecruiting+3 | — | 34m 09s | |
| 4/16/26 | ![]() 38: You Don't Need the Whole Plan to Get Recruited✨ | recruitingvolleyball+3 | — | — | — | recruiting processvolleyball recruiting+3 | — | 14m 00s | |
| 4/9/26 | ![]() 37: Keegan Cook from Minnesota Volleyball - Recruiting Insights for the class of 2028 and Rising Prospects (Part 2)✨ | volleyball recruitingtiming in recruiting+4 | Keegan Cook | University of Minnesota | — | recruiting processvolleyball+5 | — | 26m 53s | |
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| 4/2/26 | ![]() 36: Keegan Cook from Minnesota Volleyball Chats June 15th and Recruiting Timelines (Part 1)✨ | volleyball recruitingrecruiting timelines+3 | Keegan Cook | University of Minnesota | — | volleyballrecruiting+5 | — | 28m 24s | |
| 3/26/26 | ![]() 35: Understanding University Athlete: What Evaluations Actually Mean (Part 2)✨ | evaluationsrecruiting process+3 | Corie Murphy | University Athlete | — | evaluationrecruiting+3 | — | 29m 46s | |
| 3/19/26 | ![]() 34: Clearing the Air on University Athlete: How College Coaches Use It (Part 1)✨ | college volleyball recruitingUniversity Athlete+3 | Corie Murphy | University Athlete | — | college coachesvolleyball+3 | — | 30m 36s | |
| 3/12/26 | ![]() 33: Planning on Going to Camps This Summer? Listen to This Before You Sign Up✨ | volleyball recruitingcollege camps+3 | — | Volleyball Recruiting SchoolCollege volleyball camps | — | volleyball campsrecruiting process+3 | — | 12m 43s | |
| 3/5/26 | ![]() 32: If You Want To Get Recruited, Make It Easy For The Coach✨ | recruiting processcollege coaches+3 | — | — | — | recruitmentcollege volleyball+3 | — | 17m 23s | |
| 2/26/26 | ![]() 31: Is It the Goal… Or Your Timeline?✨ | volleyball recruitingcollege volleyball+3 | — | — | — | volleyballrecruiting+5 | — | 29m 44s | |
| 2/19/26 | ![]() 30: The Game of ‘General Interest’ in VB Recruiting - And What it Really Means✨ | volleyball recruitinggeneral interest+3 | — | NCAA | — | volleyballrecruiting+5 | — | 12m 51s | |
| 2/12/26 | ![]() 29: How to Make the Most of College Camps at Clubs | If it feels like every club suddenly announced a college camp at the same time, you’re not imagining it. In this episode of the NXTVB Podcast, Susan breaks down the growing trend of college camps hosted at clubs and explains how they fit into the volleyball recruiting process. She shares why these camps can be a valuable use of time and resources when approached strategically. Susan walks through why college coaches like these camps, how NCAA rules influence them, and what families should con... | 28m 33s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | ![]() 28: The Mental Skills That Keep Athletes at the Top (Part 2) | What happens when talent is no longer the differentiator? In Part 2 of this deep-dive conversation, Susan and Sonja shift from big-picture mindset to the specific mental tools elite athletes use to perform under pressure and sustain success at the highest levels. Sonja shares firsthand experiences from professional volleyball and Team USA, where every athlete in the gym is talented — and mental skills become the deciding factor. From visualization and internal dialogue to handling pressure an... | 33m 04s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | ![]() 27: Why Talent Isn’t Enough — The Mindset That Separates Elite Athletes (Part 1) | Talent might open the door, but mindset determines who stays. In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Susan sits down with Sonja Anderson to unpack what actually separates athletes who rise to the top from those who stall out, even when talent levels are similar. Sonja’s journey spans every level of the game — from small-town high school volleyball to Division I All-American, 12 years playing professionally overseas, and competing with Team USA on the international stage. What kept her evolv... | 28m 11s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | ![]() 26: Same Division, Different Experiences — Are You Built for Ivy, Mid-Major, or Power Four? (Part 2) | In Part 2, Susan and Meredith move from experience to decision-making.They unpack how recruiting actually works across Ivy League, mid-major, and Power Four programs — including timelines, academic expectations, scholarships, financial aid, NIL, and rev share. Meredith explains the Ivy League academic index, why recruiting timelines move differently, and common misconceptions that cause families to rule out options too early. They also compare needs-based aid and scholarships, and explain why... | 26m 52s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | ![]() 25: Same Division, Different Experiences — Inside D1 Volleyball (Part 1) | Division I volleyball isn’t one experience — and treating it like it is can lead families down the wrong path. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Susan sits down with Meredith Schamun, a Division I coach who has coached at the Ivy League, mid-major, and Power Four levels. Meredith brings a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on what actually separates these environments beyond the label of “D1.” They break down how time commitments, training windows, academic priorities, and daily expec... | 22m 55s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | ![]() 24: Why I Charge What I Charge: How I Think About Recruiting Support | In this episode, Susan pulls back the curtain on something she rarely explains publicly: how she thinks about pricing, value, and the different levels of recruiting support at NXT VB. Fresh off a D3 high-academic camp weekend that reminded her why she loves this work, Susan shares the heart, intention, and ethics behind every “container” she offers, from free Instagram content, to Volleyball Recruiting School, to high-touch, long-term support. This episode is about transparency. It’s about tr... | 28m 50s | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | ![]() 23: Why Waiting Until College to Build NIL Is a Mistake | What if your athlete didn’t wait until college to build her NIL, but arrived on campus already prepared, confident, and visible? In this episode of the NXTVB Podcast, Susan sits down with Rebecca Martinez, former collegiate volleyball player, strength and conditioning coach, and social media strategist working directly with elite volleyball athletes in the NIL space. Together, they break down what NIL really looks like behind the scenes — not the highlight reels you see online, but the ... | 58m 28s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | ![]() 22: Why Coaches Ghost Your Emails (Part 2): Target Lists, Software Issues & When to Pivot | In Part 2 of this inbox-focused series, Susan and Jessie uncover the realities most athletes never consider when they get ghosted. From a target list that’s too ambitious, to software that prevents coaches from replying, to knowing when repeated silence means it’s time to adjust — this episode is the clearest guide you’ll find on how to course-correct your recruiting strategy. You’ll also learn how to read open rates and link clicks, how to use Productive Recruit to identify alignment, and ho... | 19m 46s | ||||||
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