What does recruiting actually look like from the moment a coach sees your name to a final decision?

In Part 2, Susan continues her conversation with Chad Koenegstein and Andrew Brown, breaking down how the Division III recruiting process works behind the scenes. They walk through the recruiting funnel, from crowded inboxes to narrowing down a class, and explain how coaches evaluate athletes, the role of visits, and why timing matters.

You’ll also hear what athletes are doing well, what makes coaches’ jobs harder, and how being proactive with camps can help you stand out.

Chad Koenegstein is the head coach at UC Santa Cruz and a former Colorado College assistant who helped lead three NCAA Tournament teams and coached eight All-Americans.

Andrew Brown is the head coach at NYU, where he has built one of the top Division III programs with multiple NCAA Tournament runs and back-to-back Final Four appearances.

Chapters

00:00 – Where recruiting starts: the inbox
01:00 – How many athletes coaches evaluate
03:00 – Narrowing down the recruiting funnel
05:00 – What makes athletes stand out
07:00 – The role of film, camps, and communication
09:00 – Why transparency matters in recruiting
10:30 – What athletes are doing right
12:00 – The role of parents in the process
14:00 – How to approach camps strategically
16:00 – Why camp experience matters
18:00 – Evaluating talent across divisions
20:00 – The overlap between D1, D2, and D3
23:00 – What coaches look for in the right fit

Book Mentioned: Kids These Days: Effective Strategies for Coaching Gen Z and Beyond

Connect with Andrew:

Website: https://gonyuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball
Instagram: @nyuwomensvolley

Connect with Chad

Website: https://goslugs.com/sports/womens-volleyball
Instagram: @ucsc_wvb

Connect with Susan:
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