College Volleyball RECRUITING TIPS | How to Stand Out & Lean Into Goals with Hudson Bates

Volleyball

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Tonton Sekarang

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Young volleyball players often look for ways to advance to the next level of competitive play; however, they can often underestimate the challenges of navigating collegiate recruitment and dealing with disappointment. Hudson Bates, Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at the Ohio State University and NTDP Training Series Coach, shares wisdom on how athletes can navigate the recruiting process and stay resilient in the face of disappointment. Bates shares the importance of identifying and selling their strengths, being bold, and developing the self-awareness that allows them to be “all in” on their goals. 0:00 Introduction — Lauren Walker & Hudson Bates on resilience and recruiting 1:12 Framing disappointment for ambitious athletes 2:45 Handling not making a roster — reframing goals 4:50 Communicating with honesty and hope as a coach 5:36 Building resilience and self-awareness 6:45 Selling yourself in recruiting — persistence pays off 7:52 Resourcefulness and staying ready for opportunity 8:58 Mental toughness and continuous improvement