Nate Torvik is the head coach of TI Riptide and helps manage the TI website.
It’s always great when you can, as an athlete, walk into a program where you know you are going to have success, play in a great program with great development, and really contribute. It’s even better when you’re able to tie your academic goals to that program and prepare yourself for your future. Congratulations, Katie […]
The journey to play college volleyball is different for every player. If each path and direction for all of these athletes were the same, it wouldn’t be any fun and would be far less rewarding than watching each athlete pursue their own dreams in their own way, determining what the future of their volleyball and […]
Sometimes, the path to finding the perfect school and fit takes some time. A player can go through a lot of frustration and stress trying to find that place that not only wants them, but where they want to be. However, once everything falls into place, it seems like the easiest decision possible. When you […]
Did you know that roughly only 1.1% of all female high school volleyball players go on to play division 1 college volleyball? They have to fight through things like positional competition, coaching challenges, a heavy school workload, having a job, and high amounts of modern societal pressure just to give themselves an opportunity. Even then, […]
Playing volleyball requires a ton of time, a ton of commitment, and a lot of personal and physical growth, especially if a player is going to commit to playing for four more years after high school. Sometimes it takes time for an athlete to realize their potential, understand their capabilities, and take advantage of great […]
Making the decision on where to spend the next four years of your life in college, especially during such an influential time, is rarely and easy one! You have to spend a lot of thought to make sure it’s not just the best decision, but that it’s the right one. Mya Shively did exactly that, […]
The path to college volleyball is different for every single player. Each high school experience is different, all club volleyball experiences vary, and every single external stimulus can change the direction, perception, and mindset of the individual player. For Adria Hartley, her dream of college volleyball really didn’t begin until the 2019 club volleyball season, […]
We’ve all heard the phrase before; “there’s no place like home.” Whether or not you have ruby slippers, that feeling of home can be extremely important when thinking about your next big step. When selecting a college volleyball program, that might mean being close to home so your family and friends and more easily come […]
No two paths to playing college volleyball are the same. There are many variables that come in to play, including injury, that may divert a player from their ultimate goal. That is why it is even more rewarding to see Michaela Eells achieve her dreams and commit to playing at Trine University. Congratulations Michaela! Michaela […]
For every player who wants to go play college volleyball, different things are important. Thinking through all of the different options and then finding the perfect school to match can be a burden, which is why we are always so excited when our athletes find their match! Congratulations to Jula Patras on your commitment to […]
In the latest podcast from Volleymob, Elite 17.1 head coach Nate Torvik shares his opinions and insights on making a 2s team vs. making a 1s team! You can learn a lot and really grow as a player if you can get past a number. Take a listen!
In the latest podcast from Volleymob, Elite 17.1 head coach Nate Torvik shares his opinions and insights on multisport athletes! We love our multisport athletes and support their desire to play every sport they love, as well as joining clubs and organizations at their schools and in their community. Take a listen!
