College Recruiting
Preparing Athletes for Their Next Opportunity
At Presente Volleyball Academy, we believe volleyball is more than a game—it is a pathway to growth, leadership, and future opportunities. Our College Recruiting Program is designed to educate, prepare, and support student-athletes who aspire to compete at the collegiate level.
While no club can guarantee scholarships or college placement, Presente is committed to helping athletes become strong candidates through elite training, character development, academic accountability, and recruiting education.
Our mission is to help every athlete find the college that is the best fit for their academic, athletic, and personal goals.
Our Recruiting Philosophy
Recruiting is a partnership between the athlete, family, coaches, and college programs.
Our role is to equip athletes with the knowledge, resources, and support needed to confidently navigate the recruiting process while developing into outstanding volleyball players and young leaders.
We emphasize:
- Character before recognition
- Academics before athletics
- Long-term development over short-term success
- Finding the right college fit—not just the first opportunity
How Presente Supports Student-Athletes
Presente Volleyball Academy provides recruiting guidance by offering:
- Individual recruiting guidance and planning
- Honest player evaluations
- Assistance building recruiting profiles
- Highlight video recommendations and feedback
- Tournament schedule sharing with college coaches
- Professional coach references
- Recruiting education for athletes and parents
- Communication strategies for contacting college coaches
- Exposure through regional and national competition
- Ongoing mentorship throughout the recruiting journey
Athlete Responsibilities
Successful recruiting begins with the athlete.
Student-athletes are expected to:
- Maintain strong academic performance
- Demonstrate outstanding character and sportsmanship
- Communicate professionally with college coaches
- Create and update recruiting profiles
- Develop quality highlight videos
- Attend tournaments prepared to compete
- Take ownership of their recruiting process
- Represent Presente Volleyball Academy with integrity both on and off the court
Parent Responsibilities
Parents play an important supporting role by:
- Encouraging athlete-led communication
- Supporting academic success
- Assisting with scheduling and travel
- Helping evaluate colleges based on academics, finances, and athletic fit
- Promoting a positive recruiting experience focused on long-term success
Recruiting Timeline
Freshman Year
- Focus on academic excellence.
- Build strong volleyball fundamentals.
- Begin collecting match video.
- Learn about NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, and collegiate volleyball opportunities.
- Develop healthy training habits.
Sophomore Year
- Create a recruiting profile.
- Begin developing a highlight video.
- Research colleges of interest.
- Attend college camps when appropriate.
- Continue improving volleyball skills and athletic performance.
Junior Year
- Actively communicate with college coaches.
- Update recruiting profiles and videos regularly
- Attend showcase tournaments and recruiting events.
- Narrow college choices.
- Schedule unofficial or official visits as appropriate.
Senior Year
- Complete college applications.
- Finalize recruiting conversations.
- Review scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
- Make an informed college decision.
- Finish high school with strong academic performance.
Recruiting Resources
Presente Volleyball Academy provides educational resources to help families understand the recruiting process, including:
- Understanding NCAA, NAIA, and Junior College Volleyball
- How to Email a College Coach
- Building an Effective Highlight Video
- Questions to Ask College Coaches
- Campus Visit Preparation
- Recruiting Communication Tips
- Academic Eligibility Information
- Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources
Additional recruiting resources will continue to be added throughout the season.
Information for College Coaches
We welcome communication with college coaches seeking student-athletes who excel both on the court and in the classroom.
Our athlete profiles include graduation year, position, height, academic information, GPA (when authorized), recruiting video, tournament schedule, and coach contact information.
College coaches interested in learning more about our athletes are encouraged to contact our Club Director, Ricardo Batiz-Torres, at presentevolleyballacademy@gmail.com.
Athlete Recruiting Profiles
Each recruiting athlete has a personalized profile containing their biography, graduation year, position(s), height, approach touch, standing reach, academic information, club and high school experience, athletic achievements, highlight video, tournament schedule, and contact information. Profiles are updated throughout the season as athletes continue their development.
Ready to get started? Submit your Athlete Recruiting Profile and our staff will follow up with next steps.
Our Commitment
At Presente Volleyball Academy, we measure success by more than wins and losses. We are committed to preparing young men and women to become confident leaders, dedicated students, and high-character competitors who are ready for the next stage of their journey.
Whether an athlete’s goal is collegiate volleyball, professional aspirations, or simply becoming the best version of themselves, Presente is honored to be part of that journey.
Faith • Discipline • Purpose