With so many recruiting websites, social media platforms, and “exposure opportunities” out there, how do you know what’s actually worth your time and money?

In this episode, I break down the truth about volleyball recruiting platforms — what college coaches really use, what actually helps athletes get seen, and where families often waste time and money.

If you’re a volleyball parent trying to figure out:

• What recruiting websites you should be on• Whether paying for recruiting exposure is worth it• How social media impacts college recruiting• How to help your athlete get seen by college coaches• Where to focus your energy during the recruiting process

This episode will give you clarity.

You don't need to be on every platform to get recruited. You need to be strategic. Tune in to learn how to make smarter decisions about recruiting platforms, social media, and athlete exposure — so you can support your athlete with confidence.

Capri is a licensed counselor and owner of First Contact Athletic Counseling, where they support individuals, couples, and families through counseling. In this episode, Capri shares her experience as a recruited college and professional athlete, and we discuss the value of seeking support early to support your athlete's mental health.

To learn more about First Contact Athletic Counseling, click here. To follow Capri on Instagram, click here.

In today's episode, we walk through an athlete's story of struggling to get responses from college coaches and how she transformed to finding her opportunity to play at the next level. This one major shift made all the difference to open up opportunities for her.