\nA complete coaching staff:<\/b> With a head coach and specialized assistant coaches for offense, defense, and strength & conditioning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nFirst-class facilities:<\/b> Access to multiple indoor courts, a dedicated ‘locker room’, and elite weight rooms designed specifically for volleyball players.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nExpert medical support:<\/b> Daily access to your own ‘athletic trainers’ (physical therapists) for prevention, treatment, and recovery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Travel through America & battle for the championship<\/h2>\n
Your season is an adventure where you play in a regional conference against other universities. But the experience goes much further than just the games:<\/p>\n
\n- Travel as a team:<\/strong> You\u2019ll travel with your teammates, who quickly become your best friends, throughout the region\u2014and sometimes even the entire country. This means not only playing volleyball but also discovering the diversity of America, from long bus rides filled with music and camaraderie to flights for important away games.<\/li>\n
- The dream of the Nationals:<\/strong>\u00a0The ultimate goal of the season is qualifying for the conference tournament and then The Nationals: the nationwide knockout tournament. Here, the best teams from across the US compete for the coveted National Championship. This is the ultimate on-stage experience where dreams become reality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Overview of an academic year<\/h2>\n
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Showtime! \u2013 You will officially begin with a 2-3 week pre-season in which you work intensively with your team on the pitch to prepare for the upcoming season. During the season, you practice almost every day of the week and play 1 to 2 games per week. If your team has done well in the Regular Season, it can qualify for \u201cpost-season competition\u201d and continues in tournament mode until the National Championship played in December.<\/p>\n
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[\/dsm_flipbox_child][dsm_flipbox_child button_url_new_window=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” text_orientation=”center” height=”381px” custom_padding=”10px|30px|10px|30px|false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The spring semester (often referred to as off-season) is used to prepare intensively for the coming Fall season. In addition to daily workouts, tournaments and friendly matches are on the schedule.[\/dsm_flipbox_child][\/dsm_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_flipbox flipbox_type=”zoom-in” flipbox_speed=”0.2s” flipbox_height=”300px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_flipbox_child button_url_new_window=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(190,217,244,0.45)” background_enable_color=”on” background_enable_image=”off” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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[\/dsm_flipbox_child][dsm_flipbox_child button_url_new_window=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” text_orientation=”center” height=”381px” custom_padding=”10px|30px|10px|30px|false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Most universities have their Christmas break from mid-December to mid-January. It is therefore possible to go back home and spend quality time with family and friends for almost a month.[\/dsm_flipbox_child][\/dsm_flipbox][dsm_flipbox flipbox_effect=”up” flipbox_height=”300px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_flipbox_child button_url_new_window=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(190,217,244,0.45)” background_enable_color=”on” background_enable_image=”off” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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Summer break \u2013 There is a possibility to stay in The USA and take summer classes or work in camps. Most students decide to go back to their families to enjoy the 2.5-month break to rest and individual preparation for pre-season.<\/p>\n
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Day in the life of a student-athlete<\/h2>\n
Sports & academics are 100% coordinated, so you have the opportunity to excel on both the volleyball court as well as in the classroom.<\/p>\n
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Shower and then have breakfast with teammates or friends in one of the dining facilities on the college campus.<\/p>\n
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Lunch with teammates and friends, again at one of the various food halls available on campus using your prepaid ‘meal plan’ card.<\/p>\n
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Arrive at the training room to prepare for practice. You may get stretched out or taped by an athletic trainer (physiotherapist)<\/p>\n
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Time to get some studying or homework done. When other sports teams are in action, a good college athlete supports their fellow athletes! The rest of the evening is your own!<\/p>\n
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4 unique facts about college volleyball<\/h2>\n\n- \n
Play for 92,000 Fans<\/b> In 2023, the University of Nebraska set a world record with 92,003 spectators at a women’s volleyball match. In many states, college volleyball is bigger than professional sports.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
The Rise of Beach Volleyball<\/b> In addition to traditional indoor volleyball, beach volleyball is now an official and fast-growing NCAA sport. This creates even more spots and scholarship opportunities for talented players.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
The Pathway to a Pro Career<\/b> Many players use college volleyball as a springboard to a professional career in the top European leagues (Italy, Turkey) or the new professional leagues in the USA.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Personal Proof: Our Ambassador<\/b> Our volleyball ambassador, Ruth Zijlstra, is living proof of the possibilities. She combined her talent with an athletic scholarship at Lynn University in Florida. Her experiences now help and inspire the next generation of players.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Curious About Your Chances?<\/h2>\n
Request a free, no-obligation evaluation. We’ll map out your personal opportunities.<\/p>\n
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