She’s on a D1 scholarship… and she’s thinking of transferring.
Not because she isn’t playing. Not because she isn’t improving.
But because she’s emotionally and mentally drained — isolated, overwhelmed, and questioning her fit.
Here’s how I coached her through what to ...say — with clarity, integrity, and strategy.
If you’re thinking about transferring, this is what you need to hear.
🎯 Know your why.
📍 Stick to the facts.
💬 Lead with respect — and own your decision.
Leaving a program doesn’t make you weak. Staying unhappy doesn’t make you strong.
You need a strategy. That’s what I help athletes build every day.

Coaches talk. Silence doesn’t help you.
Why casting a wide net — and staying consistent — is everything in setter recruiting.

What makes a 5-star setter?
Josalyn Samuels is ranked one of the top 2028 setters in the country by VBallRecruiter.com — and this video breaks down exactly why.
🎙️ Plus, catch her on this week’s Under the Hat podcast — streaming now.

5-Star. USC Commit. Class of 2026.
But the real win?
Layli knows how to block out the noise.
Tune in to this week’s Under the Hat to hear how she protects her joy — and her journey.

🎙️ Full episode now streaming.

Let’s count the ways Caroline Ward proves she’s built different.
Five-star. Class of 2027. SMU’s future game-changer.
Explosive. Fast. Polished.
Caroline doesn’t just play the game — she elevates it.
🔥 Watch why she’s the definition of next level.

Imagine walking into NTDP at 13 years old…
You’re surrounded by older girls — one of them being Ryan Hunter.
The nerves are real. The pressure is real.
But that’s where confidence gets built.
💭 Josalyn Samuels shares what that first NTDP experience really felt like.
...🎙️ Watch the full interview on Under the Hat Podcast.