​Addressing an email to a college coach by either calling him Coach, without his first name and or by spelling his name wrong or the wrong school (Also, not pronouncing the school’s name correctly).  Many coaches delete these – make email personal and be specific

Sending emails to college coaches that are lengthy, with too much information or misspellings within-capitalized letters (using texting terms and phrases). Though too little info is not good either.  Coaches need club schedules, team info., jersey #, position, and academic interest.

Getting in trouble outside of volleyball - fostering a reputation that reaches college coaches. Be careful what you post on FB, Twitter, etc…Coaches see this….

Attending a college camp with sagging pants, untied shoes, wearing headphones - being seen with disheveled clothes. Any behavior without Teams best interest in mind

On an official visit, asking current players what the party scene is like and where to find boys. Also, being late for pickup without communicating.

During a college visit, acting rude to a parent or family member or swearing

Throwing gear after getting upset during a game and pouting or crying.

Un-coachable attitude when a coach is advising, teaching techniques, or training.

Having your parents attend to your needs during a tournament instead of doing them yourself.

Informing a coach that you will call him/her and not following through or missing preset time to talk and not responding to emails with information coach requests. [Be aware of Time Zones]

A player disrespecting her high school coach in front of the college coaches.

Player seen eating a poor diet at a tournament  (especially if she appears to be struggling with weight problems) Shows coaches that you have control if you eat only to fuel your body

Parents that are too attached, controlling, or speak for their kids when a college coach asks the player questions  - i.e. overly involved parents or family members.

Player asking her parents for drinks/snacks or letting mom or dad carries her bag or other gear

Rounding up on GPA, test scores, and or volleyball statistics.  Be honest!

Lack of self-control, revealing negative emotions through poor body language when things aren’t going right.

Complaining or disrespect toward referees, teammates and/or coaches.

Inconsistent effort of hustle running to and from bench. Also, any lack of focus/attentiveness during timeouts.

Low GPA, Low tests scores. (SAT/ACT/TOEFL) Better Academics equals more money

During a tournament, loud obnoxious behavior, screaming, or inappropriate conversations and anyone who openly argues with her parents.

Colorful language, poor attitude or images of debauchery on social media.

Showing up late, ANYTIME.

Not being prepared at a college camp - forgetting bag, water bottle, etc.

Texting (or calling) anyone while coach is speaking with the team. Or any smart phone use while present with a college coach during a visit. [Eye contact is hard if you’re looking at any Smart phone device]

Verbally committing early, then getting lazy, not improving or reaching one’s projection.

Verbally committing to a college on a volleyball scholarship and then reneging.

Not making eye contact with her coach during timeouts or pregame or looking disinterested in what the coach is saying.

Lack of commitment to a club or high school team. [Being unreliable].

Showing off, boasting, or other ego-driven actions that degrade team collaboration. Though being nonverbal can be bad – coaches want to get to know you

VIDEO-Capture coaches attention in the first 20 seconds…….

Parents taking over the recruiting process, via phone, email, visit.  As a prospective student-athlete be proactive and take control of YOUR recruiting process. 

Not showing any signs of humility in victory and/or defeat.