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 love the campus, the program,…
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, sometimes it’s not enough. Watching…
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 opportunities to achieve something that…
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, narrowing down her selections until…
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, but it has materialized into…
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 watch. It could also mean…
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 made her college decision based…
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 continuing your volleyball career at…
In the environment in which club volleyball exists now, it is not often that you get players who stick with one club their entire club volleyball careers. Fortunately at Team Indiana, we frequently have these players and are always very excited when we can make these players’ dreams come through and help them find their college home. Abbey Richman has…
Indiana University volleyball has started their fall 2018 season with a lot of hype and excitement, no doubt a function of new head coach Steve Aird’s presence. The fall 2018 season at Team Indiana has also been full of hype and excitement, ramping of for the 2018/2019 club season as well as a very exciting college commitment from a defensive…
There is a lot of time, effort, and emotion used up in choosing where you want to further your volleyball and academic career, even more so when you are wanting to commit to a program in your freshman or sophomore year of high school. Fortunately, for Jada Allen, she was able to get through her checklist of items, have all…
It’s always difficult to make a decision about the next big step in your playing/academic career, and can sometime be made more difficult the younger that you decide to commit. What if you change your mind? What if circumstances or coaches change? A lot goes into that decision-making process, but by deliberately putting yourself in a position to make the…
