If you would like to get more detailed information about Premier Volleyball's Recruiting programs and services, please contact PVR by calling 952-233-1695 and I will answer all your questions.

What is the initial process with families thru PVR?

Premier Volleyball Recruiting’s initial goal is to always educate families and take the much needed time to learn as much as possible about the student-athlete. That way when we start working together, we know exactly what types of colleges/universities to contact based off of her interests, level of play, academic major, location and much much more.

What are the steps when working with PVR?

1. Set an initial meeting: If possible, we meet in person usually at the student-athletes home. If you are located outside the state of MN, depending on your location (regionally speaking) we can still meet OR what usually works well is to do a phone conference with the student-athlete and her parent(s).

NOTE: A pre-meeting packet will be sent out to each family via mail so you have all the same information as I do (if we are unable to meet in person) when we do a phone consultation.

The meeting will consist of the following and much more:

  • Extremely educational and informative
  • Cover NCAA academic requirements
  • Recruiting timelines, terms, phone calls, visits, NLI
  • NCAA Clearinghouse
  • Graduation Standard Rate (New per NCAA Rules)
  • NCAA Recruiting Calendar
  • Number of scholarships and types
  • Red Shirt terminology
  • What you can do
  • What college coaches can and can’t do
  • Much much more valuable information
  • What PVR will do
  • Very relaxed setting, no pressure

2. Learn about the Student-Athlete—Goal is VALUED CONTACTS
* Ask questions that will reflect what she is looking for in a college
i. Academic major
ii. Location/region of country
iii. Level of play (communicate with coaches)
iv. Weather
v. Big city vs. small town
vi. Smaller college in big city
vii. Facilities
viii. Much more

These focused points in regards to the student-athlete’s interests is extremely important. By taking the time to learn about the student-athlete, PVR will have a much clearer understanding of her interests and goals. VALUED CONTACTS ARE THE KEY.

3. Review and discuss the Keys to Success for the student-athlete
* Academics
* Attitude/Work ethic, Coachability
* Don’t be content in the recruiting process/don’t assume anything
* Individual skill development
* Be aggressive, pro-active and realistic
* Understand the recruiting process
* Think long term, not just short term
* Be Responsive/Communicate and ask questions with coaches
* Accountability

4. Discuss the importance of DVD game footage and Skills video
* Skills video is approximately 5-8 minutes long
i. Focus on certain physical areas of the game that you do
ii. Coaches are involved in facilitating the drills
iii. PVR can video tape if need be
* Game Footage
i. Should have some continuous play footage
ii. Can also have individual highlights of plays at end
iii. PVR can video tape matches if need be
iv. PVR can view and edit footage
v. DVD will be created so coaches know where the player is on the court at all times.
vi. For information on how you as a parent should properly video tape a match, please contact PVR.

5. Differences between D1, D2, D3, NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
* Scholarship amounts
* Athletic Budgets
* Travel
* Time commitment
* Competition

6. Review Parents, Players and Coaches comments

7. In depth overview of what PVR will do for the student-athlete

8. Final review and follow up