Division I (Upper Level)
High School Experience:
- Generally 3-4 year varsity starter
- Team Captain
- Generally attend a large high school (4A, 5A, 6A) with a nationally recognized volleyball program.
- Recognized early in their high school career with all-state, all-conference, all-region honors.
- High School All-Americans, Volleyball Magazine All-American
Club Experience:
- Extensive National level club experience, 5+ years
- AAU Nationals – Orlando, FL
- Reno Volleyball Festival – Reno, NV
- USA Junior Olympic Girls’ Volleyball Championships
- All-American, USA JO All-Tournament recognition
- High placement at National Tournaments:
- Colorado Crossroads
- Pacific NW
- Hooiser Mideast
- Big South
- Northeast
- SoCal
- Lone Star
- Far Western
- Northern Lights
National Experience:
- Junior, Youth, or USA Select National Team
- High Performance Camps & Regional Teams
- USA HP Championships
Average Characteristics by Position
Libero/Defensive Specialist:
- Height (5’5″-6’0″)
- Avg. Weight 125 lbs
- Vertical 28″+
Middle Hitter:
- Height (5’11″-6’4″)
- Avg. Weight 155 lbs
- Block Jump 9’5″+
- Approach Jump 10’0″+
Outside Hitter/Rightside Hitter:
- Height (5’11″-6’2″)
- Avt. Weight 140 lbs
- Block Jump 9’4″+
- Approach Jump 9’10″
Setter:
- Height (5’8″-6’1″)
- Avg. Weight 130 lbs
- Block Jump 9’2″+
- Approach Jump 9’6″+
Division I (Mid-Lower Level)
High School Experience:
- Generally 2-3 year varsity starter
- Team Captain
- Most athletes come from a large high school although an outstanding player from a small school could also be a fit with the appropriate club experience.
- All-State, All-Region, All-Conference
Club Experience:
- National level club experience, 3+ years or extensive club experience outside the national level (5+ years).
- AAU Nationals – Orlando, FL
- Reno Volleyball Festival – Reno, NV
- USA Junior Olympic Girls’ Volleyball Championships
- National Tournament Attendance:
- Colorado Crossroads
- Pacific NW
- Hooiser Mideast
- Big South
- Northeast
- SoCal
- Lone Star
- Far Western
- Northern Lights
National Experience:
- High Performance Camps & Regional/State Teams
- USA HP Championships
Average Characteristics by Position
Libero/Defensive Specialist:
- Hiehgt (5’5″-5’10″)
- Vertical 24″+
Middle Hitter:
- Height (5’11″-6’3″)
- Block Jump 9’3″
- Approach Jump 9’9″+
Outside Hitter/Rightside Hitter:
- Height (5’10″-6’0″)
- Block Jump 9’1″
- Approach Jump 9’7″
Setter:
- Height (5’8″-6’1″)
- Block Jump 9’0″+
- Approach Jump 9’3″+
Division II (Upper Level)
High School Experience:
- Generally 2-3 year varsity starter
- Team Captain
- Most players earn All-Region, All-Conference honors during their high school career.
- Tend to be from larger schools, but a smaller school candidate is also an option with the appropriate club experience.
Club Experience:
- Club experience, 3+ years or 2+ years with a National level club.
- AAU Nationals – Orlando, FL
- Reno Volleyball Festival – Reno, NV
- USA Junior Olympic Girls’ Volleyball Championships
- National Tournament Attendance preferred (but not required):
- Colorado Crossroads
- Pacific NW
- Hooiser Mideast
- Big South
- Northeast
- SoCal
- Lone Star
- Far Western
- Northern Lights
Average Characteristics by Position
Libero/Defensive Specialist:
- Height (5’2″-5’8″)
- Vertical 22″+
Middle Hitter:
- Height (5’10″-6’2″)
- Block Jump 9’4″
- Approach Jump 9’8″+
Outside Hitter/Rightside Hitter
- Height (5’8″-5’11″)
- Block Jump 9’2″
- Approach Jump 9’6″+
Setter:
- Height (5’7″-5’10″)
- Block Jump 9’0″+
- Approach Jump 9’2″+
**Special Note: Many upper level DII programs are highly competitive and would be equal to a mid-lower level DI program.
Division II (Lower Level)
High School Experience:
- Generally 1-2 year varsity starter
- Possible award such as All-league, All-Conference
Club Experience:
- Club experience, 2+ years
- National Tournament Attendance preferred, but not required
Average Characteristics by Position
Libero/Defensive Specialist:
- Height (5’0″-5’8″)
- Vertical 18″+
Middle Hitter:
- Height (5’9″-6’1″)
- Block Jump 9’2″
- Approach Jump 9’6″+
Outside Hitter/Rightside Hitter:
- Height (5’8″-5’10″)
- Block Jump 9’0″
- Approach Jump 9’4″
Setter:
- Height (5’4″-5’10″)
- Block Jump 8’10″+
- Approach Jump 9’0″+
Division III (Upper Level)
High School Experience:
- Generally 2-3 year varsity starter
- Team Captain
- Most players earned honors such as All-State, All-Conference, All-Region during their high school career.
Club Experience:
- Club experience, 3+ years or 2+ years with a National level club.
- National Tournament Attendance preferred, but not required
Average Characteristics by Position
Libero/Defensive Specialist:
- Height (5’0″-5’8″)
- Vertical 20″+
Middle Hitter:
- Height (5’9″-6’1″)
- Block Jump 9’2″
- Approach Jump 9’6″+
Outside Hitter/Rightside Hitter:
- Height (5’8″-5’10″)
- Block Jump 9’0″
- Approach Jump 9’4″
Setter:
- Height (5’4″-5’10″)
- Block Jump 8’10″+
- Approach Jump 9’0″+
Division III (Mid-Lower Level)
High School Experience:
- 1+ year varsity starter
Club Experience:
- Some club experience is preferred, but not totally necessary
Average Characteristics by Position
Libero/Defensive Specialist:
- Height (5’0″-5’8″)
- Vertical 16″+
Middle Hitter:
- Height (5’8″-6’0″)
- Block Jump 8’11″
- Approach Jump 9’2″+
Outside Hitter/Rightside Hitter:
- Height (5’6″-5’11″)
- Block Jump 8’10″
- Approach Jump 9’0″+
Setter:
- Height (5’0″-5’10″)
- Block Jump 8’8″+
- Approach Jump 8’10″+
NAIA (Upper Level)
High School Experience:
- Generally 2-3 year varsity starter
- Team Captain
- Most players earn All-Region, All-Conference during high school career
Club Experience:
- Club experience, 3+ years or 2+ years with a National level club.
- AAU Nationals – Orlando, FL
- Reno Volleyball Festival – Reno, NV
- USA Junior Olympic Girls’ Volleyball Championships
- National Tournament Attendance preferred (but not required):
- Colorado Crossroads
- Pacific NW
- Hooiser Mideast
- Big South
- Northeast
- SoCal
- Lone Star
- Far Western
- Northern Lights
Average Characteristics by Position
Libero/Defensive Specialist:
- Height (5’2″-5’8″)
- Vertical 20″+
Middle Hitter:
- Height (5’10″-6’2″)
- Block Jump 9’2″
- Approach Jump 9’7″+
Outside Hitter/Rightside Hitter:
- Height (5’8″-5’11″)
- Block Jump 9’1″
- Approach Jump 9’6″+
Setter:
- Height (5’7″-5’10″)
- Block Jump 8’11″+
- Appraoch Jump 9’2″+
Special Note: Many upper level NAIA programs are highly competitive and would be equal to a mid-lower level DI program. Most upper level NAIA volleyball players would be very similar to an upper level DII player.
NAIA (Lower Level)
High School Experience:
- Generally 1-2 year varsity starter
- Possible award such as All-league, All-Conference
Club Experience:
- Club experience, preferably 2+ years
- National Tournament Attendance preferred, but not required
Average Characteristics by Position
Libero/Defensive Specialist:
- Height (5’0″-5’8″)
- Vetical 18″+
Middle Hitter:
- Height (5’9″-6’1″)
- Block Jump 9’1″
- Approach Jump 9’4″
Outside Hitter/Rightside Hitter:
- Height (5’7″-5’10″)
- Block Jump 8’11″
- Approach Jump 9’3″
Setter:
- Height (5’4″-5’10″)
- Block Jump 8’9″+
- Approach Jump 9’0″+
Preferred Grades for All Divisions: 3.0 GPA or higher, 24 ACT score or higher and/or a 1000 SAT score (out of 1600) or higher
**No scores needed for underclassmen
