Most Players Pick Colleges Wrong
Camp invites are going out right now.
And this is where a lot of players rush a decision they haven't fully thought through.
They start with the volleyball… instead of the campus.
And that's where things go wrong.
What Athletes Should Actually Do
Before you commit to a camp or start building your list…
Start learning the school like a student, not just an athlete.
You're not choosing a team.
You're choosing your daily life for the next four years.
Start Here (Do This First)
1. Go to the School Website
This is your foundation.
- What do they value academically?
- What majors stand out?
- What does campus life look like?
Simple question:
If volleyball was off the table, would you still want to attend this school?
Study Campus Life (TikTok)
This is where you see the real version of the school.
- Daily routines
- Social environment
- Energy on campus
- What students actually do
You're not watching highlights.
You're watching lifestyle.
This helps you answer:
Can I see myself here every day?
Look at Player Instagram Accounts
Instagram shows you things you won't hear on a visit.
- How teammates interact
- What they celebrate
- How they carry themselves
- The tone of the program
You start to understand:
Is this a team I actually fit into?
Study the Roster
This is one most players skip.
Look at:
- Class distribution
- Your position depth
- Where players are from
- Physical profiles
This tells you:
Where do I realistically fit… and when?
PrepDig Puts It All Together
Want more? Use PrepDig features to take your research further and actually move your recruiting forward. Stay organized with Recruiting Tasks and your Dashboard, track real interest through Coach Views, build a smarter list with College Match, and take action using Coach Contacts and the College Email Template. Then continue exploring programs through the College Database to make sure every step you take is intentional and aligned with the right fit.
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