NXTVB

The NXTVB Podcast is your go-to resource for the next generation of volleyball talent. Hosted by Susan Forbes, a former D1 athlete and recruiting expert, this show explores the evolving world of college recruiting, NIL deals, and what it really takes to succeed at the next level—on and off the court. Whether you're a top prospect, parent, or coach, you'll get real talk, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes guidance on how to navigate the volleyball journey with confidence and clarity.From scholarship strategy to navigating transfer rules, we’re talking about the future of the game and how to own your path within it.

Episodes (40)

36: Keegan Cook from Minnesota Volleyball Chats June 15th and Recruiting Timelines (Part 1)
29 min
35: Understanding University Athlete: What Evaluations Actually Mean (Part 2)
31 min
34: Clearing the Air on University Athlete: How College Coaches Use It (Part 1)
31 min
33: Planning on Going to Camps This Summer? Listen to This Before You Sign Up
13 min
32: If You Want To Get Recruited, Make It Easy For The Coach
17 min
31: Is It the Goal… Or Your Timeline?
31 min
30: The Game of ‘General Interest’ in VB Recruiting - And What it Really Means
13 min
29: How to Make the Most of College Camps at Clubs
29 min
28: The Mental Skills That Keep Athletes at the Top (Part 2)
34 min
27: Why Talent Isn’t Enough — The Mindset That Separates Elite Athletes (Part 1)
29 min
26: Same Division, Different Experiences — Are You Built for Ivy, Mid-Major, or Power Four? (Part 2)
28 min
25: Same Division, Different Experiences — Inside D1 Volleyball (Part 1)
23 min
24: Why I Charge What I Charge: How I Think About Recruiting Support
30 min
23: Why Waiting Until College to Build NIL Is a Mistake
59 min
22: Why Coaches Ghost Your Emails (Part 2): Target Lists, Software Issues & When to Pivot
20 min
21: Why Coaches Ghost Your Emails (Part 1)
40 min
20: Inside College Volleyball Recruiting — Emails, Red Flags & Real Talk (Part 2)
38 min
19: The Recruiting Conversations You Never Get to Hear (Part 1)
37 min
18: Inside D2 Volleyball — Scholarships, Transfers & Life in Balance (Part 2)
38 min
17: Stop Calling D2 “Second-Best” — These Coaches Will Change Your Mind (Part 1)
29 min
16: How to Build a Target School List That Gets You Seen and Responses
27 min
15: Before You Spend Another Dollar on Recruiting… You Need to Hear This
36 min
14: The Foundation Every Athlete Needs to Get Recruited
36 min
13: The Real Competition in Recruiting (It’s Not Other Athletes)
33 min
12: The Realities of D1 Volleyball (What No One Talks About)
42 min
11: Finding the Right Fit in an Unexpected Place (Real Recruiting Stories Part 3)
15 min
10: She Decommitted… and It Changed Everything (Part 2, Real Recruiting Stories)
14 min
9: How One Athlete Turned a “Maybe” Into a Full Roster Spot (Part 1, Real Recruiting Stories)
19 min
8: Recruiting Secrets Every Athlete Should Know — Insights from a D1 Coach
46 min
7: This One Thought Is Sabotaging Your Recruiting Journey
25 min
6: The Story Behind NXTVB: How I Found My Way Back to Volleyball
27 min
Bonus Episode: What No One Tells You About Mindset + Recruiting (IG Live Replay)
52 min
5: Should You Switch Clubs? The Truth About Choosing Your Team for Next Season
30 min
Bonus Episode: College Camps at Clubs — Are They Worth It? (IG Live Replay)
49 min
4: How to Make the Right Recruiting Decision (And Actually Feel Good About It)
20 min
Bonus Episode: Get to Know Michelle from Prep Dig CA (IG Live Replay)
56 min
3: What You Need to Know About Top Prospects
20 min
2: Must Have Conversation Before Commitment
22 min
1: Changes to D1 VB Recruiting and What You Need to Know
25 min
Welcome to the NXTVB Podcast!
1 min