How to get my daughter a chance at a volleyball scholarship?

Question

I checked out some websites and talked to some parents and coaches, and got the same answer: club ball. The only problem is that there is no way we could afford it. We can barely afford the school's booster fees. Doesn't seem fair that a kid with natural talent can be shut out due to finances: isn't that kinda the idea of college scholarships anyway? Any help will be appreciated!

Answer 1

If she has natural talent and she is on the school team, then she doesn't neccesarily have to play club. She will have to work twice as hard during school practice, but as long as she continues to practice, be it with a tea or by herself, then she will have a chance at a scholarship.

Answer 2

Hi.  I am a college volleyball player.  I got a scholarship to play because of my club team.  Club volleyball tornys attract volleyball coaches.  I was noticed at a tournament at a college facility.  During high school season the coaches don't really scout players.  They do the majority of that during club and then do a follow up during high school season.  Hope this Helps.

Answer 3

You have some great suggestions above mine.  

You can try the starling program.  It is an excellent program.  

You can also work on getting her a scholarship on your own.  Some junior colleges have scholarships.  Some small colleges do not have athletic scholarships, but they will help with academic scholarships for athletes that they want.  Your daughter will need to keep her grades up to help with that.  It is much easier to get an academic scholarship for an A/B student than a C student.  

I would also suggest that if you do not play club, you get her to play as often as possible.  She needs to work out daily in the off season.  If she has a friend on the team that she can work out with during the off season, she needs to work out as often as possible.  She can work out on her conditioning on her own as well.  She can play at the YMCA or community center.  It may not be as good as club, but she will get "touches" on the ball.  

Or you can also try to find a club near you and talk with the directors.  Clubs realize that they are expensive.  Many have scholarship programs.  Many allow "work"  to help pay for the club fees.  There are many things clubs need to have done.  I am the tournament director for a club here in Houston.  We will give credit to players that help out with the club.  I need people to check the courts during the tournament and bring scoresheets to me at the championship desk.  It is not officially work.  They are given credit not on an hourly pay rate.  If they help the club, the club will help them.  

I hope this helps.  If you want more information, please feel free to email me.

Answer 4

If you can't do a club both of you will have to work twice as hard. Put together some tapes you can send to schools it will be up to you to do all of the footwork. Many schools have questionnaires you can fill out online or you can send letters to coaches. You might also try and get her to some camps if you can find a way. I know in Kansas there is something called the Sunflower Showcase it is basically a tournament that you can sign up for you play with people you don't know and it gives you a chance to play in front of college coaches from all over the state. My other advise would be to consider a community college for the first two years if necessary to build skill then get a scholarship to a larger school.

Answer 5

you can try this website for a club volleyball that isn't expensive

they will meet your financial needs

good luck