There are less than 100 college men’s volleyball programs in the country. Schools can be very selective when offering volleyball scholarships. That’s why it’s important for every men’s volleyball recruit to know what level of competition he’s best suited for. NCSA’s recruiting guidelines can help you decide what schools you’re most likely to receive a men’s volleyball scholarship from, by showing what volleyball coaches are looking for at each position.
Men’s volleyball scholarships are scarce, and finding out as much as you can about the volleyball recruiting process is extremely important. The knowledge provided by NCSA can prove to be an essential tool for men’s volleyball recruits.
LIBERO/DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST
Grades: 3.0 GPA + 24 ACT + 1000 SAT
Tier 1: Division I
- Physical Measurables: 5'8" - 6'2"
- Stats: Vertical 24"+
Tier 2: Lower Division I, Top Division III
- Physical Measurables: 5'8" - 6'2"
- Stats: Vertical 24"+
Tier 3: Division II & Division III
- Physical Measurables: 5'8" - 6'2"
- Stats: Vertical 24"+
MIDDLE HITTER
Grades: 3.0 GPA + 24 ACT + 1000 SAT
Tier 1: Division I
- Physical Measurables: 6'5" - 7'0"
- Stats: Approach Jump: 11'6"+
Tier 2: Lower Division I, Top Division III
- Physical Measurables: 6'5" - 6'8"
- Stats: Approach Jump: 11'0"
Tier 3: Division II & Division III
- Physical Measurables: 6'3" - 6'7"
- Stats: Approach Jump: 11'0"
OUTSIDE HITTER
Grades: 3.0 GPA + 24 ACT + 1000 SAT
Tier 1: Division I
- Physical Measurables: 6'3" - 6'6"
- Stats: Approach Jump: 10'10"+
Tier 2: Lower Division I, Top Division III
- Physical Measurables: 6'3" - 6'6"
- Stats: Approach Jump: 10'10"+
Tier 3: Division II & Division III
- Physical Measurables: 6'0" - 6'4"
- Stats: Approach Jump: 10'10"+
SETTER
Grades: 3.0 GPA + 24 ACT + 1000 SAT
Tier 1: Division I
- Physical Measurables: 6'1" - 6'5"
- Stats: Approach Jump: 10'6"+
Tier 2: Lower Division I, Top Division III
- Physical Measurables: 6'1" - 6'5"
- Stats: Approach Jump: 10'6"+
Tier 3: Division II & Division III
- Physical Measurables: 6'0" - 6'5"
- Stats: Approach Jump 10'6"