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Susan Forbes | Volleyball Recruiting

The NXTVB Podcast is your go-to resource for the next generation of volleyball talent. Hosted by Susan Forbes, a former D1 athlete and recruiting expert, this show explores the evolving world of college recruiting, NIL deals, and what it really takes to succeed at the next level—on and off the court. Whether you're a top prospect, parent, or coach, you'll get real talk, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes guidance on how to navigate the volleyball journey with confidence and clarity.

From scholarship strategy to navigating transfer rules, we’re talking about the future of the game and how to own your path within it.

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  1. 62: Preparing for College Volleyball Starts Before You Get There with Dana Burkholder 37:43
  2. 61: What College Coaches Want Beyond Volleyball Skills with Dana Burkholder 36:38
  3. 60: What Volleyball Recruits Should Be Doing in the Fall 27:58
  4. 59: Want to Get Recruited? Start With the Right Target List 30:35
  5. 58: What Does It Really Take to Play D1 Volleyball? 15:48
  6. 57: Hidden Truths of D1 Volleyball Recruiting from 3 Dads (Part 2) 31:23
  7. Bonus Episode: Wrigley Field Was Bigger Than the Slippery Court 30:52
  8. 56: Hidden Truths of D1 Volleyball Recruiting from 3 Dads (Part 1) 36:18
  9. 55: Inside Mizzou Volleyball with Dawn Sullivan: Recruiting, Culture & Wrigley Field 46:15
  10. 54: Your Volleyball Career Can Build More Than a Resume with Bella Bergmark (Part 2) 43:11
  11. 53: From Overlooked Recruit to National Champion with Bella Bergmark (Part 1) 28:11
  12. 52: The Recruiting Tool Every Volleyball Family Should Know About 37:29
  13. 51: Why This D1 Coach Keeps Practice Under Two Hours (Part 2) 37:26
  14. 50: The Right Kid Beats the Best Athlete 31:37
  15. 49: How to Help Your Athlete Bounce Back From a Bad Day 39:21
  16. 48: Driver or Victim? Taking Ownership of Your Recruiting Process 18:39
  17. 47: Stop Comparing, Start Driving Your Own Recruiting Journey 19:49
  18. 46: What June 15th Actually Reveals (and What It Doesn't) 30:12
  19. 45: Why June 15th Doesn't Decide Your Recruiting Future 15:12
  20. 44: The Truth About Recruiting Calls, Fit, and Chasing D1 (Part 2) 35:17
  21. 43: D1 vs D3 Volleyball, A Coaching Couple's Honest Take (Part 1) 44:37
  22. 42: D2 to Pro Athlete - There's More Than One Way 53:00
  23. 41: What the 5-Year Eligibility Rule Means for Volleyball Recruiting 39:44
  24. Bonus Episode: June 15th Prep Club Preview 18:50
  25. 40: How the Recruiting Process Actually Works from a Coach’s Perspective (Part 2) 36:55
  26. 39: Inside Division III Recruiting and What Coaches Are Really Looking For (Part 1) 36:14
  27. 38: You Don't Need the Whole Plan to Get Recruited 14:00
  28. 37: Keegan Cook from Minnesota Volleyball - Recruiting Insights for the class of 2028 and Rising Prospects (Part 2) 28:58
  29. 36: Keegan Cook from Minnesota Volleyball Chats June 15th and Recruiting Timelines (Part 1) 30:29
  30. 35: Understanding University Athlete: What Evaluations Actually Mean (Part 2) 31:51
  31. 34: Clearing the Air on University Athlete: How College Coaches Use It (Part 1) 32:41
  32. 33: Planning on Going to Camps This Summer? Listen to This Before You Sign Up 12:43
  33. 32: If You Want To Get Recruited, Make It Easy For The Coach 17:23
  34. 31: Is It the Goal… Or Your Timeline? 31:49
  35. 30: The Game of ‘General Interest’ in VB Recruiting - And What it Really Means 12:51
  36. 29: How to Make the Most of College Camps at Clubs 30:38
  37. 28: The Mental Skills That Keep Athletes at the Top (Part 2) 35:09
  38. 27: Why Talent Isn’t Enough — The Mindset That Separates Elite Athletes (Part 1) 30:16
  39. 26: Same Division, Different Experiences — Are You Built for Ivy, Mid-Major, or Power Four? (Part 2) 28:57
  40. 25: Same Division, Different Experiences — Inside D1 Volleyball (Part 1) 22:55
  41. 24: Why I Charge What I Charge: How I Think About Recruiting Support 30:55
  42. 23: Why Waiting Until College to Build NIL Is a Mistake 1:00:33
  43. 22: Why Coaches Ghost Your Emails (Part 2): Target Lists, Software Issues & When to Pivot 19:46
  44. 21: Why Coaches Ghost Your Emails (Part 1) 41:20
  45. 20: Inside College Volleyball Recruiting — Emails, Red Flags & Real Talk (Part 2) 39:44
  46. 19: The Recruiting Conversations You Never Get to Hear (Part 1) 38:02
  47. 18: Inside D2 Volleyball — Scholarships, Transfers & Life in Balance (Part 2) 39:00
  48. 17: Stop Calling D2 “Second-Best” — These Coaches Will Change Your Mind (Part 1) 29:52
  49. 16: How to Build a Target School List That Gets You Seen and Responses 27:54
  50. 15: Before You Spend Another Dollar on Recruiting… You Need to Hear This 37:44