November 17, 2021
How to Become a College Volleyball Player
So, you want to play college volleyball?
Playing at the college level will require some intentional work. One of the biggest factors outside your control is height. However, you can control these talent factors that can make you valuable no matter how tall you are. College volleyball coaches recruit height but also talent.
Key principle—Talent Development is your responsibility
Don’t wait for your coach to outline what is needed for you to be a strong contributor to the success of your team and a potential college volleyball athlete. Most people react rather than act with intention, especially in volleyball. Coaches’ kids have an advantage because their parents set the intention in the home and never wait for someone else to make improvement happen. Team practice is just that- time for your coach to improve the skills of the team. Your job is to come onto the court this season with your fundamental skills and individual talent at the highest level.
Your responsibility:
Serving—powerful, accurate, consistent
Hitting—vertical jump, consistent approach, attack, see the court, use deception
passing—footwork, move to the ball, good platform, accurate angles, strong communication
Speed and agility—fast, quick footed, agile
Injury free—knowing what you need to do to prevent major injuries through preventive exercises and intentional work
Strong— core work, good sleep, hydrated, healthy eating, weight program
Blocking—vertical jump, hand over the net
Defense—Understand positioning with the heart of a lion to go after every ball
Aggressiveness—grit, tenacity, fierce, never quit mentality
Volleyball IQ---understanding of the strategy, movement, and nuance of the game
Build these qualities into your game and lifestyle and you will be an attractive candidate for a college volleyball program.
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