NXTVB
By Susan Forbes | Volleyball Recruiting
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Episodes: 44
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The NXTVB Podcast is your go-to resource for the next generation of volleyball talent. Hosted by Susan Forbes, a former D1 athlete and recruiting expert, this show explores the evolving world of college recruiting, NIL deals, and what it really takes to succeed at the next level—on and off the court. Whether you're a top prospect, parent, or coach, you'll get real talk, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes guidance on how to navigate the volleyball journey with confidence and clarity.
From scholarship strategy to navigating transfer rules, we’re talking about the future of the game and how to own your path within it.
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40: How the Recruiting Process Actually Works from a Coach’s Perspective (Part 2)
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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39: Inside Division III Recruiting and What Coaches Are Really Looking For (Part 1)
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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38: You Don't Need the Whole Plan to Get Recruited
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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37: Keegan Cook from Minnesota Volleyball - Recruiting Insights for the class of 2028 and Rising Prospects (Part 2)
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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36: Keegan Cook from Minnesota Volleyball Chats June 15th and Recruiting Timelines (Part 1)
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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35: Understanding University Athlete: What Evaluations Actually Mean (Part 2)
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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34: Clearing the Air on University Athlete: How College Coaches Use It (Part 1)
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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33: Planning on Going to Camps This Summer? Listen to This Before You Sign Up
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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32: If You Want To Get Recruited, Make It Easy For The Coach
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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31: Is It the Goal… Or Your Timeline?
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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30: The Game of ‘General Interest’ in VB Recruiting - And What it Really Means
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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29: How to Make the Most of College Camps at Clubs
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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28: The Mental Skills That Keep Athletes at the Top (Part 2)
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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27: Why Talent Isn’t Enough — The Mindset That Separates Elite Athletes (Part 1)
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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26: Same Division, Different Experiences — Are You Built for Ivy, Mid-Major, or Power Four? (Part 2)
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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25: Same Division, Different Experiences — Inside D1 Volleyball (Part 1)
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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24: Why I Charge What I Charge: How I Think About Recruiting Support
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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23: Why Waiting Until College to Build NIL Is a Mistake
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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22: Why Coaches Ghost Your Emails (Part 2): Target Lists, Software Issues & When to Pivot
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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21: Why Coaches Ghost Your Emails (Part 1)
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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20: Inside College Volleyball Recruiting — Emails, Red Flags & Real Talk (Part 2)
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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19: The Recruiting Conversations You Never Get to Hear (Part 1)
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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18: Inside D2 Volleyball — Scholarships, Transfers & Life in Balance (Part 2)
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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17: Stop Calling D2 “Second-Best” — These Coaches Will Change Your Mind (Part 1)
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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16: How to Build a Target School List That Gets You Seen and Responses
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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15: Before You Spend Another Dollar on Recruiting… You Need to Hear This
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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14: The Foundation Every Athlete Needs to Get Recruited
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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13: The Real Competition in Recruiting (It’s Not Other Athletes)
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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12: The Realities of D1 Volleyball (What No One Talks About)
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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11: Finding the Right Fit in an Unexpected Place (Real Recruiting Stories Part 3)
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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10: She Decommitted… and It Changed Everything (Part 2, Real Recruiting Stories)
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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9: How One Athlete Turned a “Maybe” Into a Full Roster Spot (Part 1, Real Recruiting Stories)
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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8: Recruiting Secrets Every Athlete Should Know — Insights from a D1 Coach
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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7: This One Thought Is Sabotaging Your Recruiting Journey
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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6: The Story Behind NXTVB: How I Found My Way Back to Volleyball
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Bonus Episode: What No One Tells You About Mindset + Recruiting (IG Live Replay)
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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5: Should You Switch Clubs? The Truth About Choosing Your Team for Next Season
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Bonus Episode: College Camps at Clubs — Are They Worth It? (IG Live Replay)
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Jun 28, 2025 |
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4: How to Make the Right Recruiting Decision (And Actually Feel Good About It)
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Bonus Episode: Get to Know Michelle from Prep Dig CA (IG Live Replay)
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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1: Changes to D1 VB Recruiting and What You Need to Know
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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2: Must Have Conversation Before Commitment
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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3: What You Need to Know About Top Prospects
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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Welcome to the NXTVB Podcast!
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May 31, 2025 |