There are nearly 1,600 women’s college volleyball programs out there. Knowing exactly what coaches at each level of competition are looking for in a women’s volleyball recruit can help you decide what level you’re best suited for. And that can save you plenty of time when looking for a women’s volleyball scholarship.
NCSA’s recruiting guidelines illustrate the caliber of athletes at each level. The guidelines also give a women’s volleyball recruit an overview of exactly how many women’s volleyball scholarships and college volleyball programs (in the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA) are out there.
VOLLEYBALL: LIBERO/DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST
Grades: 3.0 GPA + 24 ACT + 1000 SAT
Tier 1 Libero/Defensive Specialist
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'5"- 6'0"
Tier 2 Libero/Defensive Specialist
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'5"- 5'10"
Tier 3 Libero/Defensive Specialist
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'0"- 5'8"
Tier 4 Libero/Defensive Specialist
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'0"- 5'8"
Stats:
8'10" Approach
VOLLEYBALL: MIDDLE BLOCKER
Grades: 3.0 GPA + 24 ACT + 1000 SAT
Tier 1 Middle Blocker
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 6'0" - 6'4"+
Stats:
10'+ Approach Jump
Tier 2 Middle Blocker
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'11"- 6'3"
Stats:
9'8" Approach Jump
Tier 3 Middle Blocker
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'10"- 6'2"
Stats:
9'6" Approach
Tier 4 Middle Blocker
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'9"- 6'1"
Stats:
9'4" Approach
VOLLEYBALL: OUTSIDE HITTER
Grades: 3.0 GPA + 24 ACT + 1000 SAT
Tier 1 Outside Hitter
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'11"- 6'2"
Stats:
9'8+ Approach Jump
Tier 2 Outside Hitter
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'10"- 6'0"
Stats:
9'6" Approach Jump
Tier 3 Outside Hitter
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'8"- 5'10"
Stats:
9'4" Approach
Tier 4 Outside Hitter
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'8" - 5'10"
Stats:
9' Approach
VOLLEYBALL: RIGHTSIDE HITTER
Grades: 3.0 GPA + 24 ACT + 1000 SAT
Tier 1 Rightside Hitter
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'11"- 6'2"+
Stats:
9'8" + Approach Jump.
Tier 2 Rightside Hitter
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'10"- 6'0"
Stats:
9'6 Approach Jump
Tier 3 Rightside Hitter
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'8"- 5'10"
Stats:
9'4" Approach
Tier 4 Rightside Hitter
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'8" - 5'10"
Stats:
9' Approach
VOLLEYBALL: SETTER
Grades: 3.0 GPA + 24 ACT + 1000 SAT
Tier 1 Setter
Physical Measurables:
Ht:5'9"-6'1"+
Stats:
9'6" + Approach Jump
Tier 2 Setter
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'8"-6'0"
Stats:
9'4" Approach Jump
Tier 3 Setter
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'7"- 5'10"
Stats:
9'2" Approach
Tier 4 Setter
Physical Measurables:
Ht: 5'4"- 5'10"
Stats:
8'10" Approach