HOW TO EMAIL COLLEGE COACHES | USC Athlete Shows You How

[@KokoVolley]

These are great tips on recruitment and helping those players step past the fear and put themselves out there! Keep up with the content girl :)

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Thanks Koko! Hope to collab soon :)

[@bulletinera443]

YES PLEASE COLLAB MY FAVORITE VOLLEYBALL COACHES OMG ITLL BE A DREAM COME TRUE

[@MRdjones1998]

if yall collab id be so happy!

[@wagkayongano5264]

6:42 "if you dare to call" *clicks the call button with full capacity*

[@timiahgallishaw1405]

My dream is going to Howard university and playing middle for them I pray and try to work my best to pursue my dream I’m going to get into the school with a full ride scholarship 🙏🏽 I believe it ❤️

[@megan6851]

you probably won’t see this but i genuinely love you and i first saw you on katie defeos channel playing volleyball and you inspired me to start playing too, i’m playing club now and i’m a libero too but i really just wanna say thanks cause you’ve really really inspired me!!

[@shaylaallen9858]

VICTORIA GARRICK YOU ARE A GRACE FROM GOD 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@jennyjin3352]

please make a pros and cons video about playing d1/college vball!!!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Will do!

[@jennyjin3352]

as well as your opinion on what to do if you dont know where volleyball would fit after college!

[@sierrasherwood8279]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!! i’ve been subscribed to you forever and i love you! my dream is to play an OH at usc, i’m an eighth grader i’m 13 and this is my fourth year playing club i’m on the 16s team(our highest non travel team) i am only 5’4” but i’ve been working on my vertical jump and i’m not gonna let my height get in the way of my dream. also i met brooke botkin and i wish to one day meet you 🥺🥰 any advice for me? how often should i email coaches? should i do it multiple times throughout the club season?

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

So glad you love the channel and I'm glad you finally got the video you wanted! :) As for how often to email, you should ask your coaches what they recommend! i really don't know the answer and don't want to advise you wrong, I didn't email seriously until my sophomore year of hs.

[@sierrasherwood8279]

Victoria Garrick omg!! ok thank you so much i love you 💛

[@jamesludeman20]

Hey Victoria! My daughter has just joined club this year and has been doing really well. Coach has made her the full time Libero and my daughter absolutely loves the position! My question is, how soon is too soon to start the recruiting process? She is only in 6th grade, but she has mentioned to me without me asking that she wants to play in college (SEC actually). Is it too soon to start preparing now? I am just so thankful for this sport and my daughter loves it! Thanks for your time!

[@rosauraalopez]

Okay but am I the only one who gets wayyy inspired by Victoria? Like yesss I would love to play the way you do!!💗

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

aww thank you!

[@grilledchickenwing9835]

more volleyball videos!! i love seeing & learning from these :) super helpful (especially this one - i just sent out some emails last week because i had a president's day tournament this weekend)

[@haleymerideth8962]

Same girl

[@taylorclark9042]

Thank you so much for this because I’ve been wanting to email coaches but I didn’t know what to send them but now I do.

[@sofiabeard9195]

I love your videos so freaking much!! They are so helpful and make me feel better about my future volleyball career. 2 things: 1. If I am an outside hitter should I make separate videos of my passing as well as hitting? 2. What should the subject of the email be? I would really appreciate the feedback!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

As an OH, you should do a passing and an attacking video yes. You could also do a pass to hit video where its you passing and then attacking in the same play. Subject can just be NAME - GRAD YEAR - POSITION (Victoria Garrick - 2015 Libero)

[@sofiabeard9195]

Victoria Garrick thank you so much!!

[@alexschultz9089]

I really appreciate this I was getting really stressed out about emailing schools I was getting really sad because I didn’t think I would be able to email them but now that you have done this video I can finally do it your amazing

[@batboy020876]

This is by far one of the best videos I've seen on the steps to reaching out thank you

[@loveofthegame4395]

Great video! I'm a dad of a high school baseball player and we needed a bit of help with putting a solid email together. I appreciate the information as this format is perfect for us. Interestingly enough, my middle son went to his first introductory Volleyball practice last night. I'm happy that he seems to have found a sport to get his exercise and potentially money for college.

[@colby.mccormickk]

this is the most informational video i have watched yet. thank you so so much

[@hurricanetortilla-91]

Hey, I absolutely love every video you made. You are beautiful and an inspiration to all, im so happy and lucky to have an amazing role model giving me tips in volleyball, school, mental health and body image. Can u make a video about the best training to practice volleyball move (eg. exercises to make you jump higher, aim better, make the ball go deep ect.) Thank you for taking time to read this comment (if you read it at all) ❤️❤️❤️love you!

[@lordyfarquaady2835]

Hey victoria! I love your videos so much so i just wanna thank u for your hard work. Could you upload more volleyball tutorials/tips? I wanna know how to be a better passer but physically, like how do i get my reaction speed up to read these hits better. Other ideas include a spiking approach tutorial and how to fix up sloppy form. Overall i would love to see more volleyball tips/tricks from my favourite athlete. Thanks for all ur hard work, lots of love.

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

I definitely will do more tutorials! thanks for letting me know :)

[@aarushmadhireddy4326]

you should start playing volleyball on a red league

[@yasming3733]

What's a red league?

[@aarushmadhireddy4326]

*rec

[@aarushmadhireddy4326]

@Dio Brando *rec my bad

[@laritarobinson3492]

Thank u so much!!! We had no idea where to start! This info u have provided was so easy to understand. We really appreciate it.

[@aliviamccalister5306]

Could you do a video or an instagram story on tips for calling a college coach? That would be super helpful!

[@audreyw6164]

I love how everything you post is always either entertaining or helpful. This was super helpful. Thx!!

[@hannahthompson3383]

Hey Victoria! What advice would you give when there's a weaker player on a team? I play club, and it's kinda frustrating sometimes. Any recommendations? Thanks!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

You're only as good as your weakest link! Stay supportive, stay kind, and also stay at your level. Don't feel bad about playing well, you will do them a disservice if you go easy on them... lastly, this person probably knows they are the weakest and that probably doesn't feel great, so make sure that no matter what you are nice! You can be bomb at volleyball and beat people badly but still be nice!! :)

[@raquelolsen9982]

Your an amazing person 🥺❤️ keep up the hard work

[@aliviamccalister5306]

This was insanely helpful! Thank you so much for helping us clueless hs volleyball players😂❤ Love you so much!

[@ravenleach5931]

Love your videos! They really inspire me to work hard and love myself!

[@ravenleach5931]

Literally so happy right now!! Thank you Victoria for liking my comment It means a lot to me!

[@RickActual]

Great video. Very well put together. I’ll pass this on to my daughter that is about to start her search. Thank you!

[@julesharris3911]

Thank you so much this was very helpful!!

[@kymberlyibarra788]

Thank you so much. This video is really helpful

[@daniellemarler1097]

Can you do a video on how you know what division is a good fit for you and if you ever doubted yourself?

[@janettperez2139]

I have a question: At what age or high school year do you think is good to start sending email to college coaches??? Am a freshman and i really love volleyball

[@m3mhwa-ilikesoggycereal-665]

your a freshman take it easy

[@salemismail2226]

I would say grade 10 or 11, or even grade 12.

[@ashleyanderson114]

Definitely start now it’s never too early.

[@Gh0st2481]

@@ashleyanderson114 this!!

[@argystratou7774]

I love all of your videos.

[@kathryna3578]

Thank you thank you thank you! This was so helpful!

[@averygaming8707]

Great content video. Don’t sleep on her podcast people

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

hahahah thank you!!!!

[@haliareis2207]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, they are so helpful!

[@ayishawilliams6519]

This was a really good video!

[@isabellabettus9990]

Hey Victoria, you have made a blocking vid with Sam Lewis and a hitting vid with Brooke so can you make a setting vid plzz!! (I’m a setter and I am working super hard cuz USC is my dream school)

[@hannah-yf8wu]

I’m trying to get recruited for D3 Women’s Golf and this was super helpful!

[@desirelyns9380]

Heyy update years later did you make it happen?!

[@maggiebakerr]

Thanks Victoria ❤️love ya

[@HeartGen2003]

hi Victoria! i really love watching your videos. i really love playing volleyball but i don’t have that confidence to join our school team, after i watch your videos it really helps me to try out. i love you so much VICTORIA! Hope you notice me🤗

[@myapotter4015]

I love this video so much! I’m going to be a freshman going into high school, and I just want to know when do I start emailing or contacting college’s?

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Freshman year is a fine time to send a few emails, but I didn't start seriously until sophomore year! It all depends on soo many things

[@peytonmcdonough8855]

Hi! I love your videos! I was wondering if you could do a video with tips on how to deliver a better highball?

[@isabellabazant9669]

My goal is to play D1 college soccer and this video was so helpful even though I don't play volleyball lol. Thank you!!

[@adithyagundlapalli]

this a W video. helped a lot thank u maam

[@Diyaaak]

by the way this video was EXTREMELY helpful

[@roylabraka5205]

Heyy, i just saw ur video and i really really thank u...u helped me a lot..Like i am from Greece and i am working out to take a full scholarship and ur videos had helped me so far soo keep making video like this one 😘 also can i ask u smth? Is it hard for someone to take a full volleyball scholarship? Oh and who is for u the best college with good academics and volleyball leve except USC

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

I AM GREEK!!! Love to you in Greece!

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Yes getting a full ride scholarship to college is definitely not something that one obtains easily

[@abbyschoolvideos6511]

Hi Victoria! I know you posted this video like 3 years ago but I am now going into my senior year and I was wondering if you recommend doing a video for each thing (ie hitting, serving, blacking, etc) that’s 1-2 mins each or one video with it all together that’s around 6 mins? Side note I am a middle

[@delaneyr4169]

Great video Vic! I don’t play club volleyball because it’s a lot of traveling for my big family 😂 How can I get noticed by colleges?

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Send video!! You can still tape yourself playing in practices or in training.

[@delaneyr4169]

Victoria Garrick Great thank you so much, all of your videos are super helpful! ❤️

[@paigelabudda1288]

thank u for thissss

[@brookecz9459]

Hey Victoria! So do you have to play at a club competitive level for college coaches to notice you? P.S love your videos! 🏐

[@ericajude1585]

Is it okay to email the coaches before you know if you’ve been accepted to that university?

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Yes that's how it works! You email and email and then you verbally commit before you get accepted

[@kaylatroutman]

Hey Victoria. I’m 13 about to turn 14 and I am on my 14-2 team. I’m worried that I may not be on 15-1s next year because the girls on the 1s team I feel like already has permanent spots which I feel is unfair.

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

If you are good enough, and the coaches believe you can help the team win, you will make the 1s team. If not, or if there are various factors at play, maybe try out at a handful of clubs to see your options! :)

[@kaylatroutman]

Victoria Garrick omg thank you so much u are such an inspiration I love you so much😭

[@doggysquad3756]

Hi I have a question. Besides USC, is their any other good Volleyball colleges that you know of or that you got in touch with? Thanks I love your videos! 😊

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

There are a lot of great volleyball schools, check out the Power 5 schools

[@lacitolli5984]

You are so amazing ❤❤❤🏐🏐

[@Old-mptv]

When summer comes around can you do more videos to prep for tryouts ?

[@shaylaallen9858]

Hi Victoria! Thank you so much for putting this video out here. I just had one quick question, when you were taking about putting you’re club name in the email do you just put you’re clubs name? Or do you put school and clubs name?

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

I just put my club name, you can include your HS name but it doesn't really matter if your HS team isn't competitive.

[@shaylaallen9858]

Victoria Garrick talking*

[@shaylaallen9858]

Oh ok thank you so much!

[@estephaniebarrera4976]

Yay 😫❤️

[@notalent6201]

If the college you want to go to is in a different state and a coach cannot watch you in person, are videos enough to get you recruited? Also, how many emails should you send?

[@iizzyy._.]

Yesss finally 🥳

[@haleymerideth8962]

I know you are a libero but do you have any advice on how to increase your vertical jump

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Nope sorry! Haha

[@haleymerideth8962]

Lol

[@mikaylacampbell4482]

I have a few questions because it’s really been stressing me out... I have played volleyball for about 6-7 years and am currently a senior and about to play my club season. I didn’t play club last year because I decided I needed a break, but I do regret it. I know I was a pretty good player but the anxiety almost takes over. I would get nervous for my games and be soooo nervous to make a mistake.. this made me a better player but messed up my mental health. I think that’s why I decided I wanted to “quit” but am now realizing that I will regret this for the rest of my life if I don’t play while I still can. I have watched so many of your videos and look up to you so much, and I think you could give me some insight of what you did to help with the anxiety? I just feel like I’m not good enough and that I will just continuously make mistakes. I hope that makes sense!

[@mikaylacampbell4482]

Btw I played for a national level team which does create a lot of anxiety and stress but it was also fun.. so I’m just torn if I should seek help or try things on my own to help me to accomplish my goals and hopefully play college vball! :)

[@justinemach1725]

Hi!! I love your videos so much, they're so helpful - thank you!! Question >> Since coaches are not allowed to email players back (NO CONTACT) until junior year or so, would you just keep repeatedly emailing the same coaches? How do you send a 'follow up email' after a tournament or something if it's against the rules for them to reply back? Have a good day!

[@brooklynjimenez3991]

I’m currently a 5’2 libero and I have been noticing as I watch teams most liberos are on the taller side. How Do you think that can/will effect me?

[@aballman4]

4’11

[@enolaholmes3489]

Haha hi I’m not in college now but I can help. Your height is going to affect your recruiting but understand that your skill level stands out more than physical qualities ever will. You may have to play more error free and at a higher skill level. But if U do those u should be good. Also I had a girl at my club named Hattie she was about 5’4 and played JR USA volleyball and got a scholarship to Norte dame. So have hope and work hard :)

[@MRdjones1998]

Im 5'3 a D/S, libbero, and setter (backrow and front row) and my coach at least always picks shorter people for backrow because they can get on the floor faster so i think shorters better.

[@Rebecca-kg9nk]

what if you don’t play club? could you get scouted for high school volleyball alone?

[@haleymerideth8962]

What kinda emails should you send after you send all of that just so the college will stay intrested in you and so you can kinda check in

[@christinawu7284]

Hey Victoria this video was so helpful thank you for the tips! I play volleyball in high school currently and plan to play club this upcoming season (I didn’t before due to financial issues), I didn’t believe I could ever play volleyball in college, but now I’m considering it and I really want to! I’m going to be a junior next season and I feel like that’s too late for me to reach out to coaches... is it too late?

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Reach out and see what happens!! You never know and spots are always opening up.

[@christinawu7284]

Victoria Garrick thank u 😊!!

[@user-dc6pk5lg3m]

Hi Victoria!! I've been binge-watching your videos recently, and I had a question about playing... I only got into volleyball this year, but it's my senior year of high school. I'm really serious about it though, and I'm improving really fast. I really want to play on a college team some day, but I wanted to ask if that's even possible given that most of these girls have been playing since they were like 11. Any advice?

[@wagkayongano5264]

Is their a possibility to get accepted even though i dont play any matches? But i can give a video of me doing serves, recieves, and blocks?

[@lizziimarie]

Is it really worth spending a bunch of money for recruiting sites to help you along the way?

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

No, if you're good enough, you don't need recruiting sites

[@madelinechambers1918]

Hi Victoria! I play soccer, but I think the basic format of player info, why the college and a video of a game or skill footage would still work. Also on the video note, do you think college coaches would appreciate vids of technical skills (foot skills, passing, shooting etc.)? And do you think they would accept an email of just player info and why you want to go to that school?

[@angelsantiago7159]

Hey Victoria, what amazing video you made. There's one big question that I would like to ask is I would like to play on ucla men volleyball team, but the problem is that I never went to a club (due to transportation) I was never on a guys team and I was a team manager on a girl's team at my high school. I was not allow to play and about to graduate. How I would I tell the coach without wasting their time? If you don't know how to answer my question, that is totally fine. Hope to hear you soon. Thanks for your time.

[@jenellehodgkins]

What would your advice be on music with your video? I notice you’re a didn’t have music and Hudl usually adds music to the clips. -Thanks!!

[@rachelecavina7745]

Hi, I am following your channel and love your videos! I am playing the highest level of university volleyball in the UK and it's always been my dream to play as a student athlete in the US but when I was in high school I had no idea how that worked (I am from Italy and we have no such thing as college sports there). Is there any way that an "older" student could be recruited, like as postgraduate, or is it too late and basically the chance is gone? Is you have any tips or recommendations for this I'd love to know more :)

[@alyc1591]

Hi Victoria! I play both volleyball and basketball and I was wondering what you think is the best age to start sending emails to college coaches?

[@isabellaadkins5823]

I have 2 questions: What would you include for you subject line? If you have videos like from your club up on youtube should you include that link? Thanks and I love you videos :)

[@omipip4305]

In what grade of high school, it is recommended to start passing emails to them?

[@annacapra6602]

thank you:)

[@bowdynasty]

Just learned that I can't get surgery to stop my kneecaps from dislocating. I might be able to prevent it from dislocating if I do some Physical Therapy. Should I keep playing volleyball if I'm having knee problems or should I just sit out and focus on keeping my knees in good condition.

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Knees are so important for your life and future! Heal them properly!

[@bowdynasty]

Victoria Garrick thanks for the reply. I’ll sit out and get some of my physical therapy done and maybe the doctor will be able to say if I can join back in.

[@adischroeder754]

Hi, I am a huge fan of yours and would love to come watch you speak! I am only an eighth grader who lives in Des Moines, and was wondering if I could come watch you speak at Simpson or if that was just for that school?

[@v01leyballaydan]

could a sportsrecruits link work in place of a highlight film?

[@aballman4]

So I don’t have to include I’m only a 4’11 libero...?

[@katerinapress9982]

Hey Victoria! If a college has a recruiting questionnaire on their website, should I fill it out? Do coaches look at it? Also, if I'm a 5'4" setter, should I switch to lib/ds for a chance in college?

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Yes definitely! Do that and send emails. And ive seen short setters.... do whichever you are best at

[@sydneesoteco7919]

its not going to be easy....at all....but you should defo work hard on it and make sure you let them know that you have great potential

[@maryn3907]

Hey! Could you do a live stream where we can ask you questions? If not that's totally fine! :)

[@somao.2675]

If you don’t know if you want to play volleyball in college but your a sophomore in high school. Can you still email coaches and get scouted, and if you get accepted and you decide not to play, can you tell them you don’t want to do it anymore?

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Yes of course! This is probably the safer thing to do because if you decide you want to play, then great you have the option, and if you dont then you can say no. Versus if you dont email then decide later you want to play and have no options!

[@yasindue1266]

Can you do a video about how to be a setter :)

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

Yes

[@loisa1114]

If I play high school varsity volleyball can I still get recruited or do I have to play club?

[@loyazeee4761]

Sammmeee

[@aegis5131]

Hey Victoria! I've been watching your videos a lot because I am very interested in doing college volleyball. What sucks is that I live so far away from my school (I live up in the mountains) that my parents can't afford bringing me to practices. Therefore, I miss lots of practices and haven't done club yet (I'm 14 btw). I have hope of being able to attend practices regularly when I'm maybe 16. My question is, is that too late? You maybe won't see this but if you do, please answer. It hurts me that I can't go to practices so I want to know if it's not too late if I am able to in the future (like sophomore/junior year)

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

I just don't have the answer for that and I don't think anyone really can answer that! Anything is possible, anything can happen and change, for now just do the best you can

[@aegis5131]

Victoria Garrick Thank you for responding! I’ll keep doing my best. Also want to say that you inspire me to pursue my passion for volleyball! I look forward to watching future videos (especially tips on taking volleyball to the next level cause those are very helpful) of yours. Wish you the best!

[@alliecohen9356]

hi Victoria!! Playing college volleyball is my absolute dream and This video was soo helpful. I currently play on a club 14s team. I live out of state so I know that getting into a UC college is even more difficult. Do you have any advice on how to get the coaches far away from me to notice me? Thank you so much!!

[@veladoor3310]

Can you talk about the possibility of being a walk on if the school doesn't contact you back after emailing?

[@Hayden_Rylee]

When should I start trying to get seen by college coaches? I am currently in 8th grade and I am really adamant about playing in college but I’m a 5.2 setter and idk how much more I’m gonna grow I really love being a setter but idk if I’ll be good enough or tall enough to be a college setter. Should I consider changing positions or just continue to work hard at being a setter?

[@nataliebauer1915]

Hi Victoria I’m a middle on my club team and I’m only 5’6” and i don’t know if I’m going to keep growing but i still love the sport and would love to play in college so would you recommend switching positions because i know my height wont be that helpful in the future or should i stay and see what happen. Also I’m scared that I’m not going to even be tall enough for my high school team next year (im in 8th grade right now) and i don’t want to stop playing.

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

You should ask your coach this questions since they have seen you play and can evaluate what's best for you!

[@eddilymariel5606]

What should we put in the subject line to ensure it catches their eye?

[@keyleighwapaha2242]

I am a 5’4 DS/Setter and I’m a freshman can I send one every year after like my schools season and club season

[@aaronwilliams1055]

Should you just contact the head coach or the assistant coaches as well?

[@icecreamrocks8732]

Me as a freshman do you think I should contact college coach because everything good except my sat starts that I’m still working on or do you think I should wait

[@sebastianenjcb193]

I'm just wondering if you know what NCSA (Next College Student Athlete) is and if it is worth it? Because it is pretty pricey but what they offer is supposedly very good for want to be recruited.

[@davidletsplay2153]

Is this the same process For International or is it different?

[@metaloopa6907]

Up

[@kennedinicole1]

What age should I send the email

[@victoriagarrickbrowne]

You should discuss this with your coaches, I started emailing as a sophomore but that was back in 2015 and things change!

[@kennedinicole1]

Victoria Garrick thank you so much this really helps and I’m only in the 7th grade and I’m just trying to figure everything out😁

[@Diyaaak]

should i add my high school coach’s contact info?

[@reberjr23]

How is she soooo good looking, her bf is one serious lucky man