30: The Game of ‘General Interest’ in VB Recruiting - And What it Really Means

About this episode

Susan Forbes explains the concept of 'general interest' in Division I volleyball recruiting and its implications for families.

If you’ve heard the phrase “general interest” from a college coach and walked away confused or unsure what it actually means, this episode is for you. In this bonus episode, Susan breaks down what “general interest” really means in Division I volleyball recruiting, why coaches use this language, and how families should interpret it without jumping to conclusions. Susan explains the realities of recruiting timelines, NCAA communication rules, and the difference between top-prospect recruiting ...

People in this episode

Host: Susan Forbes

Topics covered

• volleyball recruiting
• general interest
• NCAA rules
• recruiting timelines
• coaching language

Keywords

• volleyball
• recruiting
• NCAA
• general interest
• coaches
• timelines
• communication rules

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NCAA

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