The Legacy Recruiting Hub

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Recruiting matters. There’s no secret sauce. Coaches look for athletes who do the work, communicate, and keep improving.

A lot of players say they want to play in college, but few actually follow through. It’s not laziness—it’s a lack of understanding. Arizona Legacy exists to change that. We teach the process, set clear standards, and back our athletes with real support.

When you know the landscape, you can own your journey and find the right fit.

Grades are part of your game. If you want to play in college, you have to be able to get into the university first. Strong academics open doors, keep you eligible, and make school affordable.

No two programs are the same. Each coach and school has a different budget and philosophy. Most men’s volleyball scholarships are not full rides. They are usually a mix of athletic money, academic merit, and need based aid. High grades and test scores give you leverage. They also give coaches confidence that you will handle the workload and stay eligible.

What this means for you

• Aim for the highest GPA you can. Every tenth of a point matters when schools package merit awards.
• Take care of your core classes. English, math, science, social science, and foreign language still matter to admissions.
• If you plan to test, schedule the SAT or ACT early enough to retake if needed.
• Use tutoring, office hours, and study halls. Asking for help is a strength.
• Communicate with teachers before travel. Turn work in early and stay on top of deadlines.
• Keep your transcript clean. Effort and consistency over time is what earns academic money.

Why coaches care

• Academic money stacks with athletic money and need based grants. That makes it easier for a program to bring you in.
• Good students stay eligible, travel without academic issues, and represent the program well.
• Coaches recruit players who make their roster stronger on the court and easier to manage off it.

Focus on the right fit, not just the number. If your grades are strong and your film is strong, you give a coaching staff more ways to say yes.

Every program is different. Each staff runs its system and recruits based on what fits that system. Some want middles above a certain height. Some prefer shorter, faster setters. Those standards exist before coaches even start evaluating players.

Top programs use these identifiers to manage their time. It doesn’t mean they’ll ignore good players—it just means they have targets that guide their recruiting.

Coaches also lean toward certain regions and pipelines. A Midwest school might prefer local kids who are used to small-town life, while others pull from major clubs across the country.

1. Check the roster by position.
   See if they’ll even have a spot for your position by your grad year.
2. Compare height and style.
   Look at their players. Do you match what they’re recruiting?
3. Study hometowns.
   Are they recruiting athletes from your region or state?
4. Understand roster balance.
   Most teams carry a set number per position. Use that to gauge need.

Recruit smart. Be honest with yourself.
Don’t waste time chasing programs that don’t have space—but don’t count yourself out either. The transfer portal and roster changes happen every season. Focus on programs that truly need what you bring.

At Arizona Legacy, every athlete is expected to build and maintain a FieldLevel profile. It’s how we connect your info, film, and academics with college coaches directly.

FieldLevel is our preferred platform because it’s simple, coach-driven, and proven. We do not want families buying the premium package. Save your money for university camps and clinics instead.

What we do expect is a complete profile—photo, film, GPA, and position info. A full profile lets us promote you properly and gives coaches what they need to evaluate you.

• Headshot (clean, no filters)
• Full name, grad year, position(s), dominant hand
• Club listed as “Arizona Legacy Volleyball Academy”
• GPA and test scores
• Highlight film uploaded
• Height, reach, awards, tournament finishes
• Connected Legacy coaches
• Profile marked 100% complete

When your profile is done, we can do our part—advocating for you with the right programs.

Sign ups for FieldLevel  here.

Your Legacy dues include full access to Hudl with BallTime AI built in. The system tags your plays automatically so you can create clean, pro-style highlight films in minutes.

Hudl and BallTime are still syncing, so BallTime highlights don’t yet transfer directly to your Hudl profile. For now, build your highlights in Hudl, download them, and upload them to FieldLevel.

1. Log in to Hudl.
2. Go to Highlights.
3. Click Create Highlight in the top right.
4. Choose the Recruiting tab.
5. Pick your position template.
6. Select the matches you want.
7. Click Next—BallTime will sort by skill.
8. Review and edit. Delete or rearrange clips.
9. Click Export in the top right.
10. Once processed, download and upload to FieldLevel.

Keep it under 2:30. Coaches want sharp clips that show variety, consistency, and impact.

Update your highlight film often—after every tournament weekend or major event. The more you post, the easier it is for coaches to see your growth.

Coaches are slammed. Keep it short. Keep it personal. Be professional.

Your email should be 1–2 short paragraphs. Use the coach’s name, the school’s name, say who you are, why you’re interested, add your film, and where you’ll be playing next. That’s it.

Subject line (use this every time):
Grad Year - Position - Name - Team - Club
Example: 2026 - Pin - Daniel Velasquez Wilson - 18 APEX - Arizona Legacy Volleyball Academy

Coaches sort by grad year, not “freshman/sophomore.” This format helps them find you fast.

Thread rule: Always reply in the same email thread you started. It shows consistency and intent.

Do your homework: Make sure the school actually offers your major. If you say “nursing” and they don’t have nursing, your email gets tossed. Double-check the coach’s name, mascot, and details before you hit send.

Keep your coach and club director visible: CC me on your emails so I can track conversations and follow up. You can also list my email and phone number as a reference—most college staffs call a club director or recruiting coordinator first to vet a player. Those calls are about who you are off the court: behavior, grades, work ethic, attitude, punctuality, and home life. If I’m in the loop, I can vouch for you and keep things moving.

• Personalize every message
• Use the subject format above
• 1–2 short paragraphs max
• Include name, grad year, position, team, club, and highlight link
• List your next events
• CC your coach and offer coach contact as a reference
• Keep all follow-ups in the same thread
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Subject: 2026 - Setter - Chase Marcy - 18 APEX - Arizona Legacy Volleyball Academy

Hello Coach [Last Name],

I’m Alex Rivera, a 2026 setter with Arizona Legacy Volleyball Academy (18 APEX) in Phoenix. I’m interested in [University Name] because [real reason that fits—team culture, location, a major they actually offer]. I’ll be at Windy City Round Up (18 Open) and Chi-Town Challenge (18 Premier). I’d appreciate it if you could watch and see if I’m a fit for your program. Here’s my film: [link]. I’ve CC’d my club director so you have a direct reference—feel free to reach out to him anytime.

Thank you for your time,
Chase Marcy
Phone: [###-###-####] | Email: [you@yourmail.com]
CC: [Coach Name], Arizona Legacy Volleyball Academy — [coach@email.com] | [coach phone]

Subject: (leave as-is; reply in the same thread)

Hello Coach [Last Name],

Quick update before our next event. I took the SAT last week—scores drop next month and I’ll send them over. In training I’ve been dialing in [specific skill]. We’ll be at Windy City Round Up (18 Open) and Chi-Town Challenge (18 Premier). Updated film: [link]. Coach [Last Name] is CC’d here if you’d like a reference call.

Thank you,
Chase Marcy
Arizona Legacy Volleyball Academy — 18 APEX
Phone: [###-###-####]
CC: [Coach Name], [coach@email.com] | [coach phone]

Part of recruiting is being organized. You need to know who you’ve reached out to, when you did it, and what came from it. Create a simple document or spreadsheet with these columns:

• School / Program
• Coach Name + Email
• Date Emailed
• Reply or Notes
• Next Follow-Up Date

Update it every time you send or receive a message. This helps you stay consistent and keeps your communication professional.

Finding contact information is easier than most people think. Go to the school’s athletic website, find the men’s volleyball page, and scroll to the “Coaches” or “Staff” section. You’ll usually see:

• Names and titles (Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Recruiting Coordinator)
• Email addresses
• Office phone numbers

If you can’t find it there, check the school’s directory search bar or type the coach’s name into Google with the phrase “site:[schoolname].edu” it’ll usually pop up.

If their office number is listed, it’s perfectly fine to call. Especially if it’s before June 15 of your sophomore year, when NCAA rules prevent coaches from reaching out to you directly. You can call them — they just can’t call you back yet.

Leave a simple, polite message if they don’t answer. Something like:

“Hi Coach [Last Name], this is [Your Name], a 2026 [Position] from Arizona Legacy Volleyball Academy. I sent you an email earlier this week and just wanted to introduce myself and say I’m really interested in learning more about your program.”

That’s it. No speech needed. Be confident and respectful, that’s all it takes to stand out.

Tracking everything shows maturity and intent. When it’s time to follow up after a new highlight film, a strong tournament, or an academic update you’ll know exactly who to reach out to and when.

If you CC me on your emails, I’ll be able to see where you’ve been reaching out and can follow up on my end as well. Coaches appreciate athletes who communicate well, stay organized, and take initiative. It shows you’re serious not just about playing college volleyball, but about handling yourself like a college athlete.

Start by figuring out what you really want. The first step in recruiting isn’t sending emails — it’s knowing where you see yourself thriving for the next four years.

Ask yourself how far from home you want to be.

• Do you want to stay local and be near family?
• Are you open to being a short flight away, maybe within 1–2 hours?
• Or are you ready to head across the country, maybe to the East Coast or Midwest?

Be honest with yourself. If you hate cold weather, moving somewhere like Missouri or New York might not make sense. Choose a location where you’ll be comfortable and confident  because if you’re happy off the court, you’ll perform better on it.

Understand the level of competition at each school. Could you walk into that gym today and compete at their practice pace? Or would it be too fast? Too slow? Be real with yourself. You want a program that challenges you but also gives you a chance to grow and contribute.

If you find a school that fits, look at the other teams in their conference. Coaches often recruit from similar regions and run comparable levels of play. If one program is a strong match, odds are others in that same conference might be too.

Once you’ve figured out your comfort zone, start building your school list. Don’t overthink the order. Just make three columns:

• Reach Schools – programs that might be a stretch but worth pursuing.
• Fit Schools – where your academics and athletic ability match perfectly.
• Safe Schools – options you feel confident you could make right now.

Spend most of your time focusing on that middle column your fit schools. That’s usually where opportunity, scholarship potential, and playing time all line up.

Then share this list with your coach and me and we could do our part.

Bottom line: Build your list with intention. Choose places you can see yourself being successful — not just places with a big name. The right fit is where you’ll grow, compete, and build your legacy.

It’s never too early to start getting in front of college coaches. Attending camps and clinics hosted by programs you’re genuinely interested in is one of the best ways to get recruited. Coaches want to see you in their gym, on their floor, running their drills. You get to meet them face-to-face, experience the energy of their program, see the campus, and understand how they operate day-to-day.

This is real recruiting — not a third-party “service.”

If you’re serious about playing in college, spend your money on camps, not recruiters or recruiting websites. Camps give you direct access to the staff and a feel for whether that school is truly a good fit.

If we’re ever traveling to a city where a college you’re interested in is located, reach out directly. Email the coaching staff, set up a campus tour, and let them know you’ll be in town. Even if NCAA or NAIA contact rules prevent them from emailing you back, most coaches will make sure to “accidentally bump into you” on campus if they know you’re visiting.

When you’re on site, treat it like a job interview. Be respectful, confident, and curious. Ask good questions. Take mental notes. Every impression matters.

Recruiting doesn’t come down to luck, it comes down to effort, consistency, and doing things the right way.

At Arizona Legacy, we don’t sell shortcuts. We give our athletes the tools, the guidance, and the truth. You have access to Hudl, BallTime AI, FieldLevel, our staff network, and our full support, but at the end of the day, it’s your work that drives this process.

Be the athlete who communicates well, shows up prepared, and keeps getting better. Be the player who sends the emails, updates their film, and shakes hands with college coaches after a camp. That’s how opportunities are created.

No one is going to hand you a scholarship, but if you stay coachable, stay consistent, and keep your standards high, you’ll earn your shot.

Do the work. Stay ready. Build your legacy.