A couple questions we get asked a bunch here at SandRecruits are “What happens after the summer season is over?” and “what should I be doing in fall to set myself above others in my recruiting class?” Well, listen up folks! Here are some answers. Welcome to 6 things to think about as a beach …
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed not only everyone’s day to day routines, but has forced institutions to make very difficult decisions regarding athletics. While there is plenty of negativity in the world to focus on, here we are going to focus on the facts and what SandRecruits athletes can do to navigate the recruiting …
Training at home has become the new normal (for now). Here are some tips to stay motivated and to keep your collegiate beach volleyball dreams on track. Set up a training calendar with workouts and training goals for each day. Your routine is everything! Plan your day like you would if you were leaving the …
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Keep in mind, not all D1 programs are the same, much like not all athletes are the same. However, knowing what programs are typically looking for (and what role you would take) can help you as an athlete make more informed decisions on where you want to spend the next four years playing collegiate beach …
If you have made the decision that you want to continue your beach volleyball career collegiately, it is important that you showcase your skills in a highlight video. Highlight videos not only show you off as a player, but give coaches who may not have the opportunity to see you play in person valuable insight …
Your profile page has one job, and one job only: To get coaches interested in you enough to want you to play beach volleyball at their school. So why are you not doing everything you can to attract the coaches you are looking to attract? Good SR Profiles: Have a high resolution headshot photo of …
You are the one that knows what you like and what you do not. When thinking about schools to contact and programs to research, keep the following in mind: Location: Where do you want to live for the next 4 years? Is family proximity a deal breaker or are you willing to move out of …
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How to get noticed by college coaches and what to say when you have their attention.
What’s up guys! It’s Irene Pollock and I’m a member of our USA Beach Volleyball National team and an AVP Athlete. I know a lot of you guys are getting ready to take that next step in life and go to college. And while most of you may be pretty excited, I’m sure some of …
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At this point in the season you are in full swing of your beach season. In our previous discussions we covered pre tournament readiness, resetting during matches, and setting and establishing goals. You have most likely had up’s and down’s and so goes the nature of sports and competition. Four of the most critical tenets …
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