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Volleyball recruiting guides for families

Short summaries of the rules and decisions that come up along the way. Every page lists its official sources.

Rules checked Oct 25, 2026. For women's and men's volleyball, any graduating class and any state.

Club Volleyball (USAV, JVA, AAU)

Why club volleyball drives college recruiting, how the main club organizations differ, and how to use tournaments.

How college volleyball camps work, what coaches can do there, and how to pick the right ones.

How to build a volleyball highlight video and full-match film that coaches will actually watch.

Verbal vs. written offers, the Nov. 11 signing date, and aid limits at every level for women's and men's volleyball.

The House settlement for volleyball: 18-player D1 rosters and the new age-based eligibility clock.

Who pays, what you need first, and when D1 women's and men's volleyball visits can happen.

How NJCAA volleyball works and the rules for moving on to a four-year school.

What high school volleyball players headed to D1 must report, and what is not allowed.

Registering with the NCAA and NAIA eligibility centers, and why prize money or pay can affect your status.

The D1 volleyball transfer windows and what college transfers mean for high school recruits.

What paid recruiting services, tournaments and "exposure" events can and can't do, and the warning signs.

How NCAA beach volleyball differs from indoor: a women's spring sport with its own limits and window.

Core GPA, eligibility by level and the 10/7 rule.

When volleyball coaches can contact you, 9th through 12th grade.