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Before you make a decision in that tiny transfer-portal window, you need clarity.
Real clarity.
And that starts with a conversation about your growth, not your frustrations.
Ask your coach:
• What can I do better?
• Where am I falling short?
• What would you like to ...see more of from me?
• What’s the gap between where I am and where I need to be?
These conversations feel uncomfortable — but they’re part of athletics, careers, and life.
Listen. Reflect. Be accountable.
That’s how you grow.
✨ Check out the full episode on the Under the Hat Podcast.
We’re building our High Academic Watchlist, releasing this December to coaches at top academic schools.
This list is for student-athletes who:
✅ Have a 3.5 GPA or higher
✅ Are on track to take 3–5 AP classes
✅ Have game film available
✅ Are serious about using ...volleyball as a leg up for schools like:
• NYU
• Pomona
• Emory
• MIT
• WashU
• Claremont McKenna
• The Ivies
📍You don’t have to be in high school to apply — but you do need film and a strong academic foundation in motion.
👇 Drop ACADEMIC in the comments and we’ll DM you the link to apply.
Before you even THINK about transferring, watch this.
Coach Sam and I walk through what responsible communication looks like:
✔️ Come prepared
✔️ Bring your own notes
✔️ Ask mature questions
✔️ Don’t compare yourself to teammates
✔️ Don’t blame or ...vent
✔️ Be ready to hear hard truths
✔️ Don’t take feedback personally
Growth requires honesty — especially with yourself.
✨ Check out the full episode on the Under the Hat Podcast.
Lowe leFeber #11 OH/MB Class of 2028
Lowe leFeber #11 OH/MB Class of 2028
Kaitlyn Tse #3 Libero/DS Class of 2027
Lowe leFeber #11 OH/MB Class of 2028
Danielle Caligiuri #17 Setter/OPP Transfer
Noga Naveh #6 Libero/OH Class of 2027
Riley Harfmann #8 Setter/OPP Class of 2027
Harper Richardson #1 Setter/OPP Class of 2027
Harper Richardson #3 Setter/OPP Class of 2027
Sloane Lynyak #5 OH Class of 2028
Alivia Thompson BEACH Class of 2028
Dani Hubert #5 Libero Class of 2028
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