Episode #149: Emily Kohan on Recruiting

🏐 What Division I Volleyball Recruiting Really Looks Like | Emily Kohan 

In Part 2 of this conversation on the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Emily Kohan, NCAA Division I Head Volleyball Coach at Colorado State University, to break down what the recruiting process actually looks like from a coach’s perspective.

Coach Kohan pulls back the curtain on how Division I programs evaluate athletes, how early the recruiting timeline really starts, and what families need to understand about visibility, communication, and realistic expectations in today’s volleyball landscape.

This episode provides practical insight for players, parents, and club or high school coaches who want to better understand the realities of Division I recruiting.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• When Division I volleyball coaches start identifying prospects
• How video and online presence impact recruiting
• How many athletes coaches actually evaluate vs. offer
• What it means to be “recruitable” at the Division I level
• Why going where you’re valued matters more than chasing a label

If your athlete has goals of playing college volleyball, this conversation will give you perspective, clarity, and a better understanding of how to approach the process with intention.

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