Coaches Seeking Transfers (2017)

[vballfreak808]

Coaches Seeking Transfers (2017)

Started this thread so it is separate from the actual transfer thread which is mainly used for discussing the names of transfers. If you are a coach looking to post information regarding seeking a transfer then you can post it here and I will copy and paste it here. If you need your post taken down, you can PM me saying you're done. Also if you did receive a transfer then you can also PM so I can post it in the D1 Transfer thread. Also, if you do receive a transfer or no longer need one, please notify me so I can take down the post.

How to PM: Click on the link profile of the person who posted the transfer information (Ex. vballfreak808 said:) and once you are on their profile, click on Send Message on the right side of the profile.

Template:
University XYZ (area or location) (Division) is in need of a (position) for the 2017 season. (Partial/Full) Scholarship available. Athletes with their release should PM poster or email them at [e-mail].

Aug 8, 2016 18:44:54 GMT -5 trojanvolleyball1991 said:

Looking for 2017 MB, full tuition offer, NAIA program near Chicago.

Nov 20, 2016 14:34:24 GMT -5 Freeman said:

Strong Big Ten school; perennial top 20 program needs a transfer MB for Fall 2017 or Spring 2017 if able. Scholarship available - Message me if you know of anyone.

Nov 25, 2016 12:51:26 GMT -5 coachwpassion said:

University of Northern Iowa looking for transfer Middle scholarship available. Spring Transfer preferred.
Email Coach Kalani Mahi

Nov 25, 2016 16:26:50 GMT -5 vbanytime said:

DI 6 rotation OH full scholarship available PM me

Nov 26, 2016 20:52:59 GMT -5 ysuvolleyball said:

Youngstown State University is still looking for someone who can come and contribute right away in the front row next fall. The right transfer would work well for us. Contact Head Coach Mark Hardaway at [e-mail] with release if interested.

Nov 27, 2016 13:36:01 GMT -5 Freeman said:

Competitive Midwest NAIA in need of an OH. Money available in '17, even more in '18 and beyond. PM if you know of anyone.

Nov 28, 2016 10:34:02 GMT -5 coachgr said:

Mid-west Mid-Major D1 looking for Transfer Setter for 2017.  Scholarship available.  Please PM with release.

Nov 28, 2016 12:22:07 GMT -5 pohsibd said:

Top 100 program, located in the South, looking for Transfer MB or OH for 2017. Scholarship available. Please PM with release.

Nov 28, 2016 17:31:19 GMT -5 midwestvb2015 said:

Top 100 Midwest Division I program looking for a middle or an outside. Scholarship and Cost of Attendance Stipend available. PM for more details. 

Nov 28, 2016 18:09:38 GMT -5 n2vb said:

Mid major top 40 program looking for outside hitter PM with permission to contact and release!

Nov 28, 2016 18:30:11 GMT -5 ucsbvolleyball said:

UC Santa Barbara, D1 institution and member of the Big West, is looking for an impact MB/RS transfer. Scholarship available. Please PM or email at [e-mail] with release or permission to contact if interested.

Nov 28, 2016 19:56:50 GMT -5 appstatevb said:

Appalachian State University (Boone, NC) a D1 program and member of the Sun Belt Conference is looking for a transfer MIDDLE. Scholarship available. Please PM or email [e-mail] with release or permission to contact if interested.

Nov 28, 2016 20:57:17 GMT -5 hpuvb said:

Northern California (Division 1) Great Conference, great University, great city, looking for Outside Hitter and Middle Hitter transfer (Possible partial and/or Full) available. If interested PM me your release. (HPUVB)

Nov 29, 2016 9:45:16 GMT -5 defenserules said:

Oakland University (Rochester, MI) an NCAA Division I program and member of the Horizon League is looking for an impact transfer OUTSIDE HITTER. We have a full scholarship available. Please email [e-mail] with release or permission to contact if interested.

Nov 29, 2016 11:48:07 GMT -5 volleyballiscool said:

Top 75 program (Division I) looking for a dynamic pin hitter or middle blocker transfer. Beautiful campus and great academics. Scholarship available. If interested, please PM release.

Nov 29, 2016 14:44:59 GMT -5 321land said:

Indiana University in the B1G Conference is currently looking for a transfer Middle for 2017.  We have a full scholarship available for 2 or 3 year transfers.  If interested please PM or email ([e-mail]) your release or permission to contact.  

Indiana University also has a position open for a 5th year transfer student.  We have a full scholarship open for a player with 1 year of NCAA eligibility that would like come and start grad school or finish their degree.  We are primarily looking for attacking help at the pins or in the middle.  Again if interested please PM or email ([e-mail]) me with your release or permission to contact. 

Nov 29, 2016 15:45:28 GMT -5 emuvb said:

Eastern Michigan University (NCAA D1) has an opening for an OH or MB. Full Scholarship and Cost of Attendance money available. Please contact me at [e-mail] if you are interested with your release or permission to contact. Go Eagles!

Nov 29, 2016 20:39:43 GMT -5 viking11 said:

Cleveland State, a top 50 NCAA Division I program and back to back Horizon League Champion, is looking for a transfer OUTSIDE HITTER. We have a full scholarship available. Please email [e-mail] with release or permission to contact if interested.

Nov 30, 2016 1:22:51 GMT -5 koda said:

Top Division I program in a power 5 conference is looking for a transfer PIN HITTER & a transfer MIDDLE BLOCKER. Full scholarships & stipends available. If interested, please PM me with release or permission to contact.

Nov 30, 2016 9:59:05 GMT -5 vbcoach4u said:

Top 100 DI looking for a transfer setter. Full scholarship is available. If interested, please PM with release or permission to contact.

Spring enrollment is possible, not required.

Nov 30, 2016 10:57:10 GMT -5 UAB Volleyball said:

The University of Alabama is in need of an Outside Hitter or Opposite for the 2017 season. Full Scholarship available at semester or after the academic year. Athletes with their release should PM me or email Ryan Freeburg at [e-mail].

Nov 30, 2016 11:07:03 GMT -5 forestvb said:

Looking for a middle transfer, have an available scholarship.  Please PM me with information.  Thanks

Nov 30, 2016 11:16:56 GMT -5 iowagal said:

University of Iowa looking for a middle transfer. Would prefer at semester if possible. Please contact Michaela Franklin at [e-mail]

Nov 30, 2016 12:06:14 GMT -5 oruvb said:

Oral Roberts has two scholarships available for transfers, one will go to an Outside Hitter and one to the best available athlete. Release or Permission to Contact can be sent to Kyle South at [e-mail].

Nov 30, 2016 13:26:42 GMT -5 vbanytime said:

DI program looking for 6 rotation OH transfer full scholarship available please have release and PM me

Nov 30, 2016 14:35:13 GMT -5 wrightstatevb said:

Wright State University (Fairborn, OH) is a D 1 program member of the Horizon League is seeking a Transfer SETTER. Email [e-mail] with release or permission to contact if interested.

Dec 1, 2016 12:44:34 GMT -5 volleyballjunkie said:

The University of Memphis, a member of the American Athletic Conference, Division I institution is looking for an outside hitter transfer. Full scholarship and full cost of attendance available for fall 2017. Please send your release to contact, any game/skill footage, and details to [e-mail] or [e-mail]
Happy Holidays!

Dec 1, 2016 15:14:18 GMT -5 nwvball100 said:

Eastern Washington University, a member of the Big Sky Conference, Division I institution is looking for transfer pin attackers. Full scholarship available and we have scholarship available now. Please send your release and permission to contact to [e-mail]

Dec 1, 2016 21:07:15 GMT -5 daytonvb said:

Division 1 Top 25 University of Dayton, looking for a transfer Outside or Middle. Contact Evan Muys, [e-mail] with permission to contact.

Dec 1, 2016 23:53:20 GMT -5 worldtraveler said:

Barry University is still looking for someone who can come and contribute right away Setter and MB next fall. The right transfer would work well for us. Contact me at [e-mail] with release or permission to contact

Dec 2, 2016 12:21:52 GMT -5 bsucardsvb said:

Division 1 Ball State University, looking for a transfer Outside, Middle or Opposite attacker. Contact Fritz Rosenberg, [e-mail] with permission to contact.

Dec 2, 2016 12:53:11 GMT -5 wcuvb said:

Western Carolina University (Cullowhee, NC) a D1 program and member of the Southern Conference is looking for a transfer Outside. Scholarship available. Please PM or email [e-mail] with release or permission to contact if interested.

Dec 2, 2016 23:43:02 GMT -5 olemissvolleyball said:

Ole Miss is looking for a middle blocker and an outside hitter transfer for 2017. Please send permission to contact and information to Steven McRoberts (Head Coach) at [e-mail]

Dec 3, 2016 14:27:10 GMT -5 865vfl said:

The University of Tennessee, a member of the SEC, Division I institution is looking for a Pin or Middle Hitter transfer. Full scholarship and full cost of attendance available for Summer 2017. Please send your release/permission to contact, plus any game/skill footage, as well as details to Assistant Coach AJ Bonetti [e-mail]

Dec 4, 2016 21:01:31 GMT -5 jacksonvillevb said:

Samford University is looking for a six rotation Outside, scholarship available. D1 in Birmingham, AL in the Southern Conference. Please email Kayla Walton at [e-mail] with Permission to Contact.

Dec 5, 2016 13:59:05 GMT -5 hartfordvb said:

The University of Hartford is looking for a six rotation outside hitter. We have a full scholarship available. Please send your release/permission to contact to Jason Giecek at [e-mail] along with any game footage you may have.

Dec 5, 2016 14:06:01 GMT -5 jmuvb said:

James Madison University is looking for an Opposite for 2017. We do have a full scholarship available. Please send permission to contact and any recent video to Casey Steinbrecher, Recruiting Coordinator, [e-mail]

Dec 5, 2016 16:51:12 GMT -5 fastvb84 said:

VCU, a Division-I team looking for a transfer setter, ideally an athlete who has one year of eligibility left. Full scholarship and cost of attendance stipend. Please PM with release or e-mail [e-mail] for more information.

Dec 6, 2016 13:44:41 GMT -5 jredusmc said:

Mississippi College is looking for a MB who can come and contribute right away in the front row next fall. The right transfer would work well for us. Contact Head Coach Julie Redus at [e-mail] with release if interested

Dec 6, 2016 19:14:25 GMT -5 uncg said:

UNCG is looking for a transfer MH for 2017 with a full scholarship available. D1 program in Greensboro, NC that competes in the Southern Conference. 

Please contact Head Coach Corey Carlin at [e-mail] with release/permission to contact, along with any highlight or game footage you have available.

Dec 7, 2016 14:55:40 GMT -5 ualbany said:

The University at Albany (NY), D1 from the America East Conference, is looking for a 2017 6 rotation outside hitter. Scholarship available at the semester break. Please PM or contact Associate Head Coach Josh Pickard, [e-mail], with release or permission to contact if interested.

Dec 7, 2016 19:32:01 GMT -5 chanticleer86 said:

Coastal Carolina is in the Sun Belt Conference and looking for a transfer MB and OH and have full scholarships for indoor and beach players starting January 2017. 

Dec 8, 2016 0:10:01 GMT -5 lakervball said:

Iowa juco looking to rebuild a program. In need of all positions, partial scholarships available. Email [e-mail]

Dec 8, 2016 11:32:05 GMT -5 unlvvball said:

The University of Nevada-Las Vegas, D1 from the Mountain West Conference, is looking for a 2017 outside hitter. Scholarship available at the semester break. Please PM or contact Assistant Coach Zach Weinberg, [e-mail], with release or permission to contact if interested.

Dec 8, 2016 12:19:46 GMT -5 UConn said:

UCONN, Division I institution is looking for a Middle/Right Side transfer. Please send your release/permission to contact, plus any game/skill footage to Assistant Coach Matt Scott at [e-mail].

Dec 8, 2016 12:33:49 GMT -5 Whoops said:

Robert Morris, Division I institution in suburban Pittsburgh, PA is looking for a middle transfer. Graduate Transfers also encouraged. Please send permission to contact letter, and any game/skill footage to Head Coach Dale Starr at [e-mail].

Dec 8, 2016 12:42:11 GMT -5 boilerpete said:

Purdue University has scholarship available now for middle-attacker. Team returns all players from past season with exception of starting middle. Scholarship available this spring semester. Please send official NCAA release to [e-mail].

Dec 8, 2016 17:08:05 GMT -5 sluvolley said:

Saint Louis University (Division I, Top 100 RPI Program) is in need of a hitter or setter for the 2017 season. Scholarship available at semester due to a senior graduating early. Athletes with their release should email them to Alli Arbogast at [e-mail]

Dec 9, 2016 13:31:52 GMT -5 vb037 said:

West Coast Conference university in California looking for transfer setter or middle. Scholarship available this spring semester or fall 2017. Please PM with release.

Dec 9, 2016 19:18:47 GMT -5 marquettevb said:

Marquettte University is in need of a hitter for the 2017 season. Scholarship available at semester. Athletes with their release should email them to Meghan Keck at [e-mail]

Dec 9, 2016 22:21:16 GMT -5 wooly said:

Mississippi State University, a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), is looking for an Attacker and a Setter. Full scholarships and stipends are available now. Please send your release to [e-mail].

Dec 10, 2016 21:10:39 GMT -5 Run Ronne Run said:

Top 100 RPI Midwest D-I seeking setter transfer for Spring enrollment. Future scholarship available. PM with release/permission to contact.

Dec 10, 2016 22:34:07 GMT -5 asuvb34 said:

Kind of an odd situation, but looking for a one year libero. Grad student with one year left or rising senior for a Top 10 D2 Program in Texas. Athletic and Academic $$ available. Email a release or proof of graduation to [e-mail].

Dec 11, 2016 10:29:54 GMT -5 nevbc said:

St. Francis College - Brooklyn (NY), D1 from the Northeast Conference, is looking for a 2017 setter, Scholarship available! Please PM or contact assistant coach Andy Mueller, [e-mail], with release or permission to contact if interested.

Dec 12, 2016 11:11:47 GMT -5 12345 said:

Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO., needs transfer setter for this spring or fall 2017. Scholarship available. We are a DII school in a very competitive conference. Email a release or proof of graduation to [e-mail]

Dec 12, 2016 11:16:33 GMT -5 gwuvb said:

Gardner-Webb, a DI private Christian university in North Carolina, is seeking a Middle/Right Side transfer. Please send your release/permission to contact, plus any game/skill footage and unofficial transcript to Assistant Coach Carrie Gurnell at [e-mail], or to head coach Leo Sayles at [e-mail]. Some academic and athletic funds available. Open to any year, 4-yr, JUCO, grad-transfer.

Dec 13, 2016 8:32:03 GMT -5 lourdesvb said:

Lourdes University, NAIA, defending 2 time conference champions, is seeking a Outside or Setter transfer for next fall. Scholarship is available. Please contact Cory Cahill at [e-mail] for more info

Dec 14, 2016 9:30:25 GMT -5 ubvb said:

University at Buffalo, NCAA DI in the Mid-American Conference and member of the Association of American Universities, is looking for a transfer middle hitter. Scholarship available. Please contact Scott Smith at [e-mail] with your release or permission to contact to get more information.

Dec 16, 2016 10:32:45 GMT -5 gojacks said:

South Dakota State University is a NCAA D1 program competing in the Summit League.  The Jackrabbits are in need of a Middle Blocker for the 2017 season. Full Scholarship is available starting this spring or fall. Athletes with their release should email me at [e-mail].

Dec 16, 2016 11:56:07 GMT -5 chanticleer86 said:

Coastal Carolina University is a NCAA D1 program in the Sun Belt Conference who was conference champions from 2014-2016 and advanced to the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament in 2016. The Chanticleers are looking for a transfer middle blocker and outside hitter for 2017 and have full scholarship available. Please contact assistant coach Shawn Sangrey at [e-mail] your permission to contact and for more information.

Dec 16, 2016 12:07:03 GMT -5 bluejayvb said:

Creighton University, three time defending BIG EAST champion, Sweet 16 participant in 2015 and Elite 8 in 2016 is in need of a transfer middle blocker or right side. Scholarship available. Would also like a walk-on outside hitter. Please contact Ryan Meek at [e-mail].

Dec 17, 2016 22:37:29 GMT -5 beckio said:

Arizona Christian University (NAIA school plays in the GSAC) is looking for transfer OH or MB for the 2017 season. Full scholarship is available for the right athlete. Please e-mail [e-mail] with your release

Dec 19, 2016 15:27:20 GMT -5 ucriversidevb said:

University of California Riverside, a NCAA DI program competing in the Big West Conference, is looking for a transfer middle hitter. Scholarship available. Please contact Eric Ballelos at [e-mail] with your release or permission to contact to get more information.

Dec 20, 2016 19:22:04 GMT -5 washingtonstatevb said:

Washington State University, member of the Pac-12, is seeking a transfer outside hitter for 2017 after graduating HM All-American and two-time First Team All-Pac-12 outside hitter. Full scholarship, including summer school, and cost of attendance available. Team just added Top 100 player (setter) and returns majority of core players (including three other Top 100 players) that finished #24 in 2016 Final AVCA Top 25 Poll after advancing to the NCAA Tournament Second Round - both firsts since 2002. We also have a spot for a walk-on DS/L. Please email Burdette Greeny with your permission to contact at [e-mail].

Dec 20, 2016 21:39:06 GMT -5 coachzvb said:

Competitive DIII in Chicago in need of a transfer MH or S. No athletic scholarship money, but strong academic aid. Will need Permission to Contact. PM please.

Dec 27, 2016 11:28:41 GMT -5 asuvb34 said:

Looking for a semester libero transfer. Academic and Athletic money available. [e-mail]

Dec 28, 2016 23:36:34 GMT -5 d1volleyballasst said:

Division 1 program in Texas looking for a transfer pin player to come in and make an impact. Scholarship is available. Athletes should email Recruiting Coordinator [e-mail]

Jan 7, 2017 1:33:34 GMT -5 sdvolleyball said:

Arizona State University is looking for a middle blocker, setter and an outside hitter transfer for 2017, full scholarships available. Please send permission to contact and information to Sanja Tomasevic (Head Coach) at [e-mail]

Jan 12, 2017 11:07:47 GMT -5 volleyballchicka2008 said:

Auburn University of Montgomery looking for ALL POSITIONS. Division II. GSC Scholarships avaliable. Must have permission to contact. Email Head Coach Melissa Robinson [e-mail]

Jan 12, 2017 19:37:40 GMT -5 charlestonsovb said:

Charleston Southern University, NCAA D1 in the Big South Conference is looking for a transfer setter.  Scholarship available.  Please contact Jordan Fish or Christy Mooberry with your release or permission to contact to get more information.  [e-mail] or [e-mail] 

Jan 13, 2017 10:42:38 GMT -5 oldlady said:

Grand Valley State University, NCAA Division II in the GLIAC Conference is looking for a transfer Outside Hitter. Scholarship available as well as 11 day team trip to Italy this summer. Contact assistant coach Jason Johnson at [e-mail] 616-331-3045.

Jan 13, 2017 12:15:54 GMT -5 luvb3 said:

Lander University, NCAA Division II in the Peachbelt Conference is looking for tranfers in the following positions: OH,MB, and Setter. Scholarship is available. Please contact Head Coach Ashley Stathas at [e-mail]

[rainbowbadger]

Bumping. Can we pin this?

[rainbowbadger]

Nov 25, 2016 12:51:26 GMT -5 coachwpassion said:

University of Northern Iowa looking for transfer Middle scholarship available. Spring Transfer preferred.
Email Coach Kalani Mahi

[bbjrcoach]

Danger Will Robinson!!! Is Volleytalk promoting a thread for kids to Jump ship? Transfer hopefuls, careful about sending any information to someone requesting a PM if you haven't gotten your release. You start fishing or feeling things out, which btw this thread is promoting, you could find yourself in hot water if a coach or NCAA compliance person on here is doing the same and fishing for you. I'm not saying transferring is always a bad thing, but there are serious ethical questions that need answering with a thread like this. This, of course, is the flip side to coaches surrounding 14-under courts. Nether, IMO, good for our sport.

I won't be responding to any replies to this post, so enjoy tellling me how this thread is wonderful and is here only to help those so in need of help from terrible abusive coaches trying to get your daughters to grow up and not run away. *disclaimer - I'm not an idiot, I do know that there are Coaches out there that absolutely abuse their power and need dismissal. But not as many as get accused.

[volleylover26]

Nov 26, 2016 8:38:45 GMT -5 bbjrcoach said:

Danger Will Rodgers!!! Is Volleytalk promoting a thread for kids to Jump ship? Transfer hopefuls, careful about sending any information to someone requesting a PM if you haven't gotten your release. You start fishing or feeling things out, which btw this thread is promoting, you could find yourself in hot water if a coach or NCAA compliance person on here is doing the same and fishing for you. I'm not saying transferring is always a bad thing, but there are serious ethical questions that need answering with a thread like this. This, of course, is the flip side to coaches surrounding 14-under courts. Nether, IMO, good for our sport.

I won't be responding to any replies to this post, so enjoy tellling me how this thread is wonderful and is here only to help those so in need of help from terrible abusive coaches trying to get your daughters to grow up and not run away. *disclaimer - I'm not an idiot, I do know that there are Coaches out there that absolutely abuse their power and need dismissal. But not as many as get accused.

Also keeping in mind that there are coaches telling players they need to transfer, because they'll be cut (or scholarship not given/renewed) if they don't. This thread might help those players find a new place to play.

[Deleted]

Nov 26, 2016 8:38:45 GMT -5 bbjrcoach said:

Danger Will Rodgers!!! Is Volleytalk promoting a thread for kids to Jump ship? Transfer hopefuls, careful about sending any information to someone requesting a PM if you haven't gotten your release. You start fishing or feeling things out, which btw this thread is promoting, you could find yourself in hot water if a coach or NCAA compliance person on here is doing the same and fishing for you. I'm not saying transferring is always a bad thing, but there are serious ethical questions that need answering with a thread like this. This, of course, is the flip side to coaches surrounding 14-under courts. Nether, IMO, good for our sport.

I won't be responding to any replies to this post, so enjoy tellling me how this thread is wonderful and is here only to help those so in need of help from terrible abusive coaches trying to get your daughters to grow up and not run away. *disclaimer - I'm not an idiot, I do know that there are Coaches out there that absolutely abuse their power and need dismissal. But not as many as get accused.

Aaron Rodgers could help you more than Will Rodgers: R-E-L-A-X

[jbhuntin]

How about a thread for those coaches who want to transfer, maybe to a warmer climate?

[rainbowbadger]

Posts of the "coaches seeking transfers" variety have been on VT forever. The reason for this thread is that in previous years, those posts were mixed up in the other thread where we discussed transfers that had already been announced. This thread is just to group them together in a different place. The posts would exist with or without this thread.

[gigibear]

Nov 26, 2016 8:38:45 GMT -5 bbjrcoach said:

Danger Will Rodgers!!! Is Volleytalk promoting a thread for kids to Jump ship? Transfer hopefuls, careful about sending any information to someone requesting a PM if you haven't gotten your release. You start fishing or feeling things out, which btw this thread is promoting, you could find yourself in hot water if a coach or NCAA compliance person on here is doing the same and fishing for you. I'm not saying transferring is always a bad thing, but there are serious ethical questions that need answering with a thread like this. This, of course, is the flip side to coaches surrounding 14-under courts. Nether, IMO, good for our sport.

I won't be responding to any replies to this post, so enjoy tellling me how this thread is wonderful and is here only to help those so in need of help from terrible abusive coaches trying to get your daughters to grow up and not run away. *disclaimer - I'm not an idiot, I do know that there are Coaches out there that absolutely abuse their power and need dismissal. But not as many as get accused.

Like the current employment climate, people leave for opportunities. Why should it be different for the student/athlete/employee? What loyalty will the employer/head coach be willing to put in writing that said employee/player is guaranteed the position. In sports, not done until given that next year's scholarship. However, if better talent contacts the coach before the ink is signed, what is the player suppose to do?

Staying with an employer that does not value long term commitment should not expect to be rewarded with same. It's up to the recruit to do their homework. Talk with the players that left. Why did they leave? If one is a student of the human psyche, you can kind of tell when people are not being authenticate, even when they smile in your face. Rarely is an employee canned with no clue. Usually signs have been there for a minute. The perceptive player/employee would do well to read the scene, every day, every practice, and discern and counsel with others, what they think they see.

This thread is an opportunity to facilitate people who need to move on, either told they are not a fit for the program as the coach sees it, or because the player sees they themselves are not a fit. As the coach is always recruiting, nobody's playing opportunity is guaranteed. It's a free market, and it works both ways. I tell my kid consider being the big fish in a small pond then the odds are greater in her favor. She is is transferring whether she continues to play or not, and it has nothing to do with the presence of this thread. But thank God for it.

[ysuvolleyball]

Youngstown State University is still looking for someone who can come and contribute right away in the front row next fall. The right transfer would work well for us. Contact Head Coach Mark Hardaway at [e-mail] with release if interested.

[jbhuntin]

Nov 26, 2016 18:15:27 GMT -5 gigibear said:

Nov 26, 2016 8:38:45 GMT -5 bbjrcoach said:

Danger Will Rodgers!!! Is Volleytalk promoting a thread for kids to Jump ship? Transfer hopefuls, careful about sending any information to someone requesting a PM if you haven't gotten your release. You start fishing or feeling things out, which btw this thread is promoting, you could find yourself in hot water if a coach or NCAA compliance person on here is doing the same and fishing for you. I'm not saying transferring is always a bad thing, but there are serious ethical questions that need answering with a thread like this. This, of course, is the flip side to coaches surrounding 14-under courts. Nether, IMO, good for our sport.

I won't be responding to any replies to this post, so enjoy tellling me how this thread is wonderful and is here only to help those so in need of help from terrible abusive coaches trying to get your daughters to grow up and not run away. *disclaimer - I'm not an idiot, I do know that there are Coaches out there that absolutely abuse their power and need dismissal. But not as many as get accused.

Like the current employment climate, people leave for opportunities. Why should it be different for the student/athlete/employee? What loyalty will the employer/head coach be willing to put in writing that said employee/player is guaranteed the position. In sports, not done until given that next year's scholarship. However, if better talent contacts the coach before the ink is signed, what is the player suppose to do?

Staying with an employer that does not value long term commitment should not expect to be rewarded with same. It's up to the recruit to do their homework. Talk with the players that left. Why did they leave? If one is a student of the human psyche, you can kind of tell when people are not being authenticate, even when they smile in your face. Rarely is an employee canned with no clue. Usually signs have been there for a minute. The perceptive player/employee would do well to read the scene, every day, every practice, and discern and counsel with others, what they think they see.

This thread is an opportunity to facilitate people who need to move on, either told they are not a fit for the program as the coach sees it, or because the player sees they themselves are not a fit. As the coach is always recruiting, nobody's playing opportunity is guaranteed. It's a free market, and it works both ways. I tell my kid consider being the big fish in a small pond then the odds are greater in her favor. She is is transferring whether she continues to play or not, and it has nothing to do with the presence of this thread. But thank God for it.

Although I agree for the most part, I think the NCAA might see things differently and has taken measures to prevent athletes from team hopping.

[vbprisoner]

I believe the original "warning post" was meant to inform athletes to make sure you have your release before you respond or PM to posts on this thread so they maintain compliance and eligibility. Some players might test the market before they have their release and that could jeopardize both the player and a coach who does not know the player does not have a release. Most players that are looking to transfer will go through their previous club to help in the process, but some players may come from a club that does not have a lot of relationships with several schools to help and those players need this type of help.

It is just smart to state this so all parties are aware of the right way to go about a transfer.

[rainbowbadger]

Nov 27, 2016 12:40:33 GMT -5 vbprisoner said:

I believe the original "warning post" was meant to inform athletes to make sure you have your release before you respond or PM to posts on this thread so they maintain compliance and eligibility. Some players might test the market before they have their release and that could jeopardize both the player and a coach who does not know the player does not have a release. Most players that are looking to transfer will go through their previous club to help in the process, but some players may come from a club that does not have a lot of relationships with several schools to help and those players need this type of help.

It is just smart to state this so all parties are aware of the right way to go about a transfer.

This I absolutely agree with. Players, make sure you have your Permission to Contact or release in hand before you start reaching out to programs. Perhaps the person who started this thread could edit the OP with this disclaimer.

What I took issue with was the claim that the existence of this thread was facilitating poaching, encouraging players to transfer where they wouldn't otherwise, and/or encouraging recruiting violations. My point was that as long as I've been on VT, I've seen posts of the coaches seeking transfers variety. The only difference is that now there's a dedicated thread.

[Freeman]

Competitive Midwest NAIA in need of an OH. Money available in '17, even more in '18 and beyond. PM if you know of anyone.

[n00b]

Nov 27, 2016 12:55:02 GMT -5 rainbowbadger said:

What I took issue with was the claim that the existence of this thread was facilitating poaching, encouraging players to transfer where they wouldn't otherwise, and/or encouraging recruiting violations. My point was that as long as I've been on VT, I've seen posts of the coaches seeking transfers variety. The only difference is that now there's a dedicated thread.

Your point does not make the initial claim less true.