41: What the 5-Year Eligibility Rule Means for Volleyball Recruiting

About this episode

Susan Forbes discusses the implications of the NCAA's proposed 5-year eligibility rule on 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...

People in this episode

Host: Susan Forbes

Topics covered

• volleyball recruiting
• NCAA eligibility
• college athletics
• roster management
• Division III opportunities
• junior college

Keywords

• 5-year eligibility
• volleyball recruiting
• NCAA
• college athletes
• roster spots
• Division III
• junior college

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Organizations: NCAA

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