Listen "5: Should You Switch Clubs? The Truth About Choosing Your Team for Next Season"
Episode Synopsis
Thinking about switching clubs? Read this before you jump.In this episode, Susan breaks down the mindset and strategy behind deciding whether to stick with your current club or look for a new one. With tryouts coming up, it’s one of the biggest choices you’ll make for your volleyball journey — and Susan wants to help you get it right.She dives into why there is no “perfect” club, how to balance playing time with long-term growth, and why sometimes the harder path might be the one that builds you into the strongest player. Susan also shares key insights on exposure, tournaments, and recruiting impact so you can weigh your options with confidence instead of stress.Chapters:00:00 – Welcome + why club decisions feel so big02:00 – Volleyball vs. other sports: why club contracts change everything04:00 – The 50/50 rule and why no club is perfect06:30 – The myth of “if I switch, it will be easier”09:00 – Who you become through challenge11:00 – Playing time vs. growth — how to weigh it13:30 – Susan’s personal story about choosing a harder path16:00 – Exposure: what it actually means for recruiting18:30 – The tournaments that matter most for college coaches20:00 – Playing up or down: what coaches really think22:30 – How to set expectations with your club experience25:00 – Final advice for families making club decisions🚀 Recruit Ready Launch: Start Strong. Keep Things Easy. Get Recruited. The foundation for offers and opportunities in the college volleyball recruiting process starts here. Recruit Ready: Launch is for the families who want to have exactly what they need to effective in the process and get their daughter recruited. Enrollment Opens in November. Join the waitlist for priority access to join once enrollment opens in November (spots will be limited!) as well as the opportunity to choose from a variety of bonuses worth over $250! Learn more here: https://nxtvb.com/rr-launch Connect with Susan: Check out the website: www.nxtvb.com Follow on Instagram: @hey.susank P.S. If you’re an athlete with big goals, a parent who wants to support the journey, or a coach who cares deeply about your players, this podcast was made for you. Hit subscribe and come grow with us.
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