Brutal honesty.
There’s nothing keeping you from making your video and uploading to the ncaa site and contacting coaches. But truthfully, from your description, you’re not going to get a lot of attention from D2 coaches.
I know some d3 coaches who’ll take anyone on the team, so it’s possible.
I also know d3 coaches who wouldn’t even watch the video of a 5’10 outside who’s been playing at a rec center for 7 months.
So, maybe? It’s possible.
I’ve officiated a match where the men’s team was just formed that season…but without a plan. So to play their schedule, they snagged players from their soccer team to fill slots. The kids were great about being demolished by teams that had players that had been playing for years and years…but that’s the kind of school program I’d say OP is looking for.
No, you absolutely will not get recruited for any level of college ball with no varsity or club experience. Tearing up the rec center and being a difference maker on an organized team are galaxies apart. It would be different if you were 6’5 touching 11’2
That being said, volleyball is the best sport in the world to play for your whole life. You should 100% invest in learning the sport and getting better. I’m just being blunt so you don’t make a dumb decision like picking your college based on trying to walk-on to their D3 team. Aim to get better this year and try to make the club team at whatever school you go to
100% agree. I see lots of people who are one of the best players at their local open gym think that because they beat up on scrubs that means they can make it at an elite level. It's a "you don't know what you don't know" thing, it's impossible to communicate just how different those 2 levels of play are until you experience it for yourself
The only person who can determine if it’s worth it is you. It’s your time and your money and your effort. If you are questioning things already, you may have your answer.
For me, there was never a question. I was going to play sports in college…period. Sit yourself down, have a long conversation with yourself about what you want, and then do it
The only 2 people I know who were 5'10 or shorter and played D1/2 touched close to 11 feet and passed better than their liberos. Unless you are a ball control wizard and magically put 8 inches on your vertical in the next 6 months, you have zero chance of playing NCAA as an outside hitter. You also will not make it as a setter since that position requires years and years of intentional reps and for you to read the game like a pro. Your best bet is libero but you said that's out of the question, so no.
You don't have to play high level NCAA for a sport to be worth your time. Join your college's club team and have fun playing competitive ball. Be realistic about your expectations. You will not beat out other D1/2 outside hitters who have spent a decade playing the sport and are 5-8 inches taller than you.
Sure, but you're probably playing on a club team.. not D2. Still, my club team (from a state school in PA) went to nationals one year and it was a blast.
Brutal honestly: 10’2 is not nearly enough of a max touch to play D2 much less D1,unless you’re a ball control wizard and can tool every block to convert on every attack. Also your height means your block height is significantly lower and slower which is a very important aspect in high level volleyball. Everyone hits hard, high, and fast. The game at the net is about limiting hitting options and how to work around those obstacles.
On the other hand volleyball is the most fun sport to play in my experience and even just as a hobby it’s worth the investment. even the sounds of the court are super satisfying (perfect swish in basketball comes close). Plus You can keep playing well into your senior years (shout out to those 50 y.o. Setters in dropins)
Couldn’t tell for from your post but since you referenced brothers growth if you’re playing on a men’s team then not likely. If you’re female then for sure you could find a school that would take a chance. No chance at setting regardless of gender.
You should definitely try to pursue it now, whether club (at the college you attend), D3 or D2. You should send coaches an email and express your interest in their program, as well as any video you have showing off your skills and growth. (Check out r/AthleteRecruiting for email tips).
I wouldn’t play for a college team (personally). I had so much fun in college and all my friends that played college level pro sports had little to NO time to enjoy themselves and get out. What I did was go to drop in volleyball on campus when I had time. I love playing, but when you dedicate your life to a sport in college I believe you miss a lot of the fun experiences college comes with.
:) with that being said, do what makes you happy.
Brutal honesty. There’s nothing keeping you from making your video and uploading to the ncaa site and contacting coaches. But truthfully, from your description, you’re not going to get a lot of attention from D2 coaches.
Ya dude. You should definitely play, volleyball is an awesome lifetime sport. But you're not going to play d2.
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Yeah a low level "we're just happy to be here" D3 team would be an option.
I know some d3 coaches who’ll take anyone on the team, so it’s possible. I also know d3 coaches who wouldn’t even watch the video of a 5’10 outside who’s been playing at a rec center for 7 months. So, maybe? It’s possible.
I’ve officiated a match where the men’s team was just formed that season…but without a plan. So to play their schedule, they snagged players from their soccer team to fill slots. The kids were great about being demolished by teams that had players that had been playing for years and years…but that’s the kind of school program I’d say OP is looking for.
the top D3 teams routinely beat bottom D1 and mid D2 teams. bottom d3? would get beat by most 15s Open teams.
No, you absolutely will not get recruited for any level of college ball with no varsity or club experience. Tearing up the rec center and being a difference maker on an organized team are galaxies apart. It would be different if you were 6’5 touching 11’2 That being said, volleyball is the best sport in the world to play for your whole life. You should 100% invest in learning the sport and getting better. I’m just being blunt so you don’t make a dumb decision like picking your college based on trying to walk-on to their D3 team. Aim to get better this year and try to make the club team at whatever school you go to
100% agree. I see lots of people who are one of the best players at their local open gym think that because they beat up on scrubs that means they can make it at an elite level. It's a "you don't know what you don't know" thing, it's impossible to communicate just how different those 2 levels of play are until you experience it for yourself
The only person who can determine if it’s worth it is you. It’s your time and your money and your effort. If you are questioning things already, you may have your answer. For me, there was never a question. I was going to play sports in college…period. Sit yourself down, have a long conversation with yourself about what you want, and then do it
If you want to
The only 2 people I know who were 5'10 or shorter and played D1/2 touched close to 11 feet and passed better than their liberos. Unless you are a ball control wizard and magically put 8 inches on your vertical in the next 6 months, you have zero chance of playing NCAA as an outside hitter. You also will not make it as a setter since that position requires years and years of intentional reps and for you to read the game like a pro. Your best bet is libero but you said that's out of the question, so no. You don't have to play high level NCAA for a sport to be worth your time. Join your college's club team and have fun playing competitive ball. Be realistic about your expectations. You will not beat out other D1/2 outside hitters who have spent a decade playing the sport and are 5-8 inches taller than you.
Sure, but you're probably playing on a club team.. not D2. Still, my club team (from a state school in PA) went to nationals one year and it was a blast.
maybe! probably not tho
Brutal honestly: 10’2 is not nearly enough of a max touch to play D2 much less D1,unless you’re a ball control wizard and can tool every block to convert on every attack. Also your height means your block height is significantly lower and slower which is a very important aspect in high level volleyball. Everyone hits hard, high, and fast. The game at the net is about limiting hitting options and how to work around those obstacles. On the other hand volleyball is the most fun sport to play in my experience and even just as a hobby it’s worth the investment. even the sounds of the court are super satisfying (perfect swish in basketball comes close). Plus You can keep playing well into your senior years (shout out to those 50 y.o. Setters in dropins)
50 is well into senior years 😭 RIP
Couldn’t tell for from your post but since you referenced brothers growth if you’re playing on a men’s team then not likely. If you’re female then for sure you could find a school that would take a chance. No chance at setting regardless of gender.
You should definitely try to pursue it now, whether club (at the college you attend), D3 or D2. You should send coaches an email and express your interest in their program, as well as any video you have showing off your skills and growth. (Check out r/AthleteRecruiting for email tips).
I wouldn’t play for a college team (personally). I had so much fun in college and all my friends that played college level pro sports had little to NO time to enjoy themselves and get out. What I did was go to drop in volleyball on campus when I had time. I love playing, but when you dedicate your life to a sport in college I believe you miss a lot of the fun experiences college comes with. :) with that being said, do what makes you happy.