College volleyball recruiting has changed — and many athletes and parents are still operating with outdated information.

In today’s episode of Building the Athlete, we sit down with Robert Cagle, Vice President of National Scouting Report (NSR), to break down what volleyball recruiting really looks like in 2025.

We cover:

• How college volleyball coaches evaluate recruits

• The biggest recruiting mistakes athletes and parents make

• Club vs. high school volleyball — what actually matters

• Scholarships, the transfer portal, and NIL opportunities

• What athletes should be doing right now to stand out

Whether you’re a volleyball athlete aiming to play at the next level or a parent navigating the recruiting process, this episode gives you clear, honest insight from someone inside the system.

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