Parents
College Recruiting
Navigating the College Volleyball Recruiting Process
This course demystifies the college recruiting landscape for volleyball. Parents will learn the key timelines for D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO programs, what college coaches look for, how to build highlight reels, and how to effectively use platforms like Hudl, University Athlete, and NCSA. Templates for introductory emails, follow-up messaging, and academic profiles are provided. The course also covers how to assess scholarship opportunities, campus visits, and how to balance athletic, academic, and financial fit.
How to Help My Player Develop
Being a Catalyst for Your Player’s Growth
This module teaches parents how to be supportive partners in their athlete's development without stepping on the toes of coaches or adding pressure. Topics include emotional support during setbacks, balancing training and rest, age-appropriate expectations, and creating a home environment that reinforces confidence, discipline, and resilience. Parents will learn how to identify signs of burnout, manage multiple sports, and support skill development through structured feedback and encouragement.
How to Be a Team Parent
Team Parent 101: Organize, Support, and Lead
This course is a practical guide for parents volunteering as team coordinators or simply helping with logistics. It covers scheduling tools, effective communication with other parents, coordinating travel and meals, collecting paperwork, organizing fundraising, and creating a positive sideline culture. Bonus content includes templates for welcome emails, rosters, carpools, and tournament packing checklists.
Things I Wish I Knew Earlier
Lessons From the Sidelines: Veteran Advice for New Volleyball Parents
This candid course compiles hard-earned lessons from seasoned volleyball parents. You’ll gain insights into what really matters—like understanding player roles, managing disappointment, the politics of club volleyball, and what to expect during tryouts, cuts, and coaching changes. This module helps new families avoid common pitfalls, set healthy boundaries, and focus on long-term development over short-term accolades.
Nutritional Guidance
Fueling the Volleyball Athlete: A Parent’s Guide to Nutrition
This course teaches parents how to support their athlete’s performance and recovery through smart nutrition. Topics include pre- and post-practice meals, hydration strategies, game day fueling, managing busy schedules, and understanding macro- and micronutrients. The course includes printable meal plans, snack ideas, and insight into how poor nutrition affects focus, energy, and injury risk.
Fundraising
Creative Fundraising for Volleyball Families
Learn how to reduce the financial burden of club, travel, and training costs through strategic fundraising. This course outlines individual and team-based options, from sponsorship letters and donation drives to product sales, service events, and digital crowdfunding. It also includes editable fundraising templates, budgeting tips, and a sample calendar to help parents plan a full season of cost-offsetting efforts.
