August 1, 2011 in Book News by John

Welcome to Inside College Volleyball!

This blog was created to support the book, Inside College Volleyball. If this is the first time you’re hearing about the book, or would like more information, visit this site’s home page for details. It was written to help high school players and their families (and their club and high school coaches, for that matter) navigate the oftentimes confusing waters of the college volleyball recruiting process.

This blog provides readers of the book with an additional resource (along with the author’s blog) to help them along the way. There will be articles and opinion pieces as something of a backbone. Topics related to college volleyball recruiting will, of course, be the main focus, but there are likely to be discussions of training, play, and the general college volleyball experience as well.

Of course we can’t forget the Q&A!

Since everyone’s experience with the college volleyball recruiting process is slightly different, and somewhat personal, there are always going to be questions that come up which aren’t specifically addressed in the book (though lots of them are). This blog is a place where those questions can be answered.

If you have a question for the author or the editor, feel free to submit it using the contact form. We’d love to hear from you.

This blog will also keep you up-to-date on the latest news and developments regarding Inside College Volleyball. Look for posts on things like new editions being made available, book reviews, updates on the author, and stuff like that.

Oh, and least we forget, you can also keep tabs on things by checking us out on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

August 1, 2011 in Book News by John

Bulk Rates for Teams, Clubs and Groups

If you are a coach, a club director, or a representative of a group would would be interested in ordering copies of Inside College Volleyball in bulk quantities, I encourage you to go to the bulk sales information page. There you can sign up for current information on bulk sales and promotions, and to be kept updated on future developments as new opportunities arise.

May 18, 2013 in Book Reviews by John

Great recruiting plan info

I have read your recruiting plan in your book. Great info.

From VolleyParents
(From an email to Coach)

May 6, 2013 in Book Reviews by John

Can’t put it down!

I just got your book and can’t put it down! Thank you for very valuable information.

From a VolleyParent
(From an email to Coach)

April 4, 2013 in Book Reviews by John

Great book for people navigating volleyball club and recruiting

This is a great book for parents and players who are going through the recruiting process. Step by step time line on where you should be during each of your high school years.

From an Amazon reviewer

March 19, 2013 in Book Reviews by John

A Wonderful Resource

I have purchased your book and it has become a wonderful resource for us in this recruiting process.

From a VolleyDad
(From an email to Coach)

March 12, 2013 in Book Reviews by John

Priceless to learn and navigate volleyball recruiting

Your web site and your book have been priceless in my efforts to first learn about and now navigate through this vast maze that, for a vast majority of parents, remains quietly off the radar.

From a VolleyDad
(From an email to Coach)

December 20, 2012 in Book Reviews by John

Critical for prospective college volleyball players

This book is a critical tool for anyone who aspires to play volleyball at the collegiate level. For most young athletes, getting successfully recruited to play in college is a daunting process. Knowledge is power – them more you know about, and understand the process the more prepared you will be to navigate through it. The author provides a wealth of insider access and advise to help you prepare for and take control of the recruitment process.

I have read this book cover to cover twice, and have loaded it with notes, highlighted passages, and dog-eared pages. I consider it a guide book of sorts, and a well loved addition to our library.

I believe volleyball is a up-and-coming women’s sport that in many ways offers greater recruitment opportunities than other traditional women’s sports (like basketball). I you are a parent of a talented young volleyball player, you owe it to them to become educated on the recruiting process so that you may help them to fulfill their dreams. Consider this book a small but in valuable investment in your perspective athlete’s future.

From an Amazon reviewer

October 13, 2012 in Book News by John

Update Digest for Week of 2012-10-13

• From Coach- Pass – Set – Spike: 1.  So glad the Pac 12 and Big 10 have their own sports networks, because we can… http://t.co/0ig5tmVI #
• From Coach- College Volleyball Redshirt: Is there a drop dead point during a season where a coach must declare a… http://t.co/4utsfV59 #

October 6, 2012 in Book News by John

Update Digest for Week of 2012-10-06

• From Coach- NCAA Participate Rates: Below is a cut/paste of a recent NCAA article about participation rates.  No… http://t.co/X2GSSFqi #
• From Coach- Volleyball Statistics and Recruiting: Hi Coach, Thanks for all your great advice and information, bo… http://t.co/vKNl7yR1 #
• From Coach- High School Playing Time: Coach,  My daughter is a Senior on the Varsity team with very little play … http://t.co/wrGgapZe #
• Fortunately, I don't think there are many college volleyball players who agree with this joker. http://t.co/s3yNgPUS #

September 29, 2012 in Book News by John

Update Digest for Week of 2012-09-29

• From Coach- Jump Setting and College Volleyball Recruiting: Coach:First, GREAT book, I ordered it on Kindle and … http://t.co/q9J2XwHb #
• From Coach- United States Collegiate Athletic Association: Just found out about another category of collegiate a… http://t.co/ibXBGhYy #
• From Coach- Timing the Collegiate Volleyball Recruiting effort: Hi Coach!I have been an avid reader of your blog… http://t.co/q7MsknJt #

September 24, 2012 in Book Reviews by John

Great road map

First, GREAT book, I ordered it on Kindle and is a great road map for my daughter!

Father of Setter
(From an email to Coach)