Women's Volleyball Recruit Score
See which college levels your volleyball profile fits today. NextCommit compares your position, height, touches, club level, and production with benchmarks by division, then turns the result into a target list and a coach email that leads with your strengths.
No account required. Get your score in about 2 minutes.
What you will discover
The women's volleyball recruiting calculator turns your current profile into practical next steps.
Division fit
Estimate whether your profile points toward D1, D2, D3, NAIA, or JUCO conversations.
Position benchmarks
See how your height and touches compare for your position group.
Profile gaps
See whether measurables, club level, production, or outreach are holding you back.
NIL estimate
Get an early NIL value estimate alongside your recruiting projection.
Pick a position
Outside Hitter: Women's volleyball benchmarks by position
Pick a position to see the benchmarks the Recruit Score uses. They are directional, never hard cutoffs.
| Metric | Division I | Division II | Division III | NAIA | JUCO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (OH) | 5'9"+ (Power 4 5'10"+) | 5'9"+ | 5'7"+ | 5'8"+ | 5'8"-5'9"+ (derived) |
| Approach Touch | 9'9"+ (117 in) | 9'6"-9'9" (derived) | 9'2"-9'8" (derived) | 9'6"-9'9" (derived) | 9'2"-9'9" (derived) |
| Block Touch (college player avg, AVCA) | 9'3"-9'4" | Not measured by AVCA | Not measured by AVCA | 8'9" | 9'0" |
| Club Level | Open-level experience | National, Open preferred | National or Regional club | National, Open preferred | No published guideline |
These ranges are general guidelines based on average recruited athlete metrics. Individual programs may have different requirements. Academic requirements, character, and coachability also play significant roles in recruiting decisions. Volleyball ranges are directional, never hard cutoffs: heights come from the JVRA coach survey and NCSA roster averages, and ranges marked derived are estimates built from JVRA, NCSA and AVCA data. Block touch shows AVCA 2014 averages for college players (measured in shoes), not high school cutoffs; AVCA tested no D2 or D3 group. Power 4 means the JVRA high-major tier.
What the score looks at
Volleyball context
Position, club level, club team, dominant hand, graduation year, and level of competition.
Measurables
Height, standing reach, approach touch, block touch, and approach jump, with where they were measured.
Production
Kills, hitting percentage, assists, digs, aces, blocks, and serve receive, weighed by position.
Academic and recruiting fit
GPA, target level, coach contact, and whether your outreach is organized enough for evaluation.
How it works
Get your women's volleyball recruit score in three steps.
Enter your volleyball profile
Add position, grad year, height, club level, and academics.
Add touches and stats
Include standing reach, touches, and your season stats.
Get your projection
See your likely division fit, NIL estimate, profile gaps, and next recruiting actions.
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Use your score to build a smarter school list.
Frame coach emails around your current level and fit.
Update the score as your marks, stats, or grades change.
How the Women's Volleyball Recruit Score helps you target better programs
Volleyball recruiting can feel like guesswork because height, touches, club level, and position all interact. The Recruit Score puts them side by side for your position group, so you can see which levels fit before you email coaches.
The score is not a promise from a coach. Coaches still decide from film, club events, academics, and the needs at your position in your class.
Sample Score Breakdown
Position group first
Outside hitters, opposites, middles, setters, and liberos are compared with their own benchmarks.
Height and touches
Height, approach touch, and block touch carry the most weight for pins and middles.
Club level and production
Club level and production are weighed against the level of competition, not as raw totals.
Academics and outreach readiness
Grades and organized outreach widen the list, especially at D2, D3, NAIA, and academic programs.
Division-Level Projections
D1 conversation range
Usually requires top-tier height and touches for the position, high-level club experience, and strong film.
D2 / NAIA range
A strong lane for players with real college tools who need sharper targeting or one more jump in touches or skill.
D3 / JUCO range
A good fit for players who want development time, academic alignment, or a transfer path.
How To Improve Your Score
Measure standing reach and touches at a club testing day or camp, and note the date.
Build a list across more than one division instead of only chasing D1.
Use your score to frame coach emails around your position and current level.
Update the score after each club season as your touches, stats, or grades change.
Women's Volleyball Recruit Score FAQ
How tall do you have to be to play D1 volleyball?+
It depends on position. Use the benchmarks on this page for your position group: pins and middles need more height and touch than setters and liberos, and Power 4 programs sit above the rest of Division I. Coaches still recruit smaller players with elite skill and touches.
Where do these volleyball benchmarks come from?+
Heights come from the JVRA coach survey of minimum averages by tier and NCSA roster averages by division. Block touch shows AVCA testing averages for college players by level (2014), which are references, not high school cutoffs. Ranges marked derived are directional bands NextCommit built from JVRA, NCSA, and AVCA data. None of them are hard cutoffs.
Should I enter approach touch or approach jump?+
Enter both if you have them. Approach touch is the highest point you reach on an approach, and coaches compare it by position. List where and when it was measured, because coaches discount unverified touches.
Is the Recruit Score free?+
Yes. You can get a Recruit Score without an account. Creating a free NextCommit account saves your score and lets you email coaches at programs that fit.
Is a Recruit Score the same as a coach evaluation?+
No. College coaches decide from film, live evaluation, roster needs, academics, and fit. The score gives you a starting point so your target list and emails are realistic before you send them.
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