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What do college coaches really look for during the recruiting process?
In this special Better Together recruiting recap, we’re revisiting conversations with Tristan Johnson of UNA Indoor Volleyball, Kaleb VanDePerre of UNA Beach Volleyball, and Betsy Freeburg of UAB Volleyball to hear recruiting from the coaches’ side.
From getting noticed and communicating with coaches to highlight film, grades, finding the right fit, and the qualities that matter beyond talent, these three coaches share insight every athlete and parent navigating the recruiting process should hear.
Whether college volleyball is a future goal or recruiting is already underway, this episode is full of practical advice to help you approach the process with more confidence and intention.
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"The Recruiting Playbook: What College Coaches Want You to Know" is an episode of Better Together. Runtime 37 min. Published September 9, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.