Why Recruits Should Visit Colleges More Than Once | April Elsbernd | Significant Recruiting Ep. 181
How many college visits should a recruit take before making a commitment?
🏐 According to Coe College Head Volleyball Coach April Elsbernd, probably more than one.
In Part II of our conversation, Coach Elsbernd shares her recruiting philosophy and explains why finding the right college fit requires more than a quick visit and a fast decision. We discuss culture fit, evaluating potential teammates, communicating with college coaches, the realities of club volleyball, and the important role parents and high school coaches play throughout the recruiting process.
Coach Elsbernd also provides practical advice for recruits on how to stand out in their communication with college coaches and why authenticity matters far more than mass-produced recruiting emails.
Topics Discussed:
✅ Why recruits should visit colleges multiple times
✅ The importance of meeting current players
✅ What college coaches look for beyond athletic ability
✅ How to write better emails to college coaches
✅ Club volleyball myths and realities
✅ Advice for parents navigating recruiting
✅ The role of high school coaches in recruiting
✅ Why culture fit matters
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