Choosing the Right Volleyball Club | A D1 Parent's Perspective with Jason De Boer | THE FWD POD

THE FWD POD | EPISODE 01 Choosing the Right Club Path - The D1 Parent Perspective How do you know you're choosing the right volleyball club for your athlete? In our first episode of THE FWD POD, Tammy Thomas sits down with Jason De Boer, father of NCAA Division 1 volleyball athlete Taylor De Boer, for a real conversation about navigating the world of competitive youth volleyball. From early club volleyball through high-performance development and college recruitment, Jason shares a parent's perspective on the decisions, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. IN THIS EPISODE: 🏐 Choosing the right club and coach for your athlete 🏐 Athlete development vs. winning championships 🏐 Navigating club promises and expectations 🏐 The reality of NCAA recruitment 🏐 Playing time, smaller rosters, and competitive opportunities 🏐 Early positional specialization 🏐 What parents should prioritize when choosing a club We also discuss the philosophy behind FWD Volleyball, our approach to athlete development, and why we're rethinking some traditional aspects of club volleyball. Whether you're a parent navigating club tryouts, an athlete with big goals, or a coach passionate about developing young players, this conversation is for you. T2VB PRESENTS - THE FWD POD REAL CONVERSATIONS. MOVING ATHLETES FORWARDS. Conversations with parents, athletes, coaches, and mentors about the experiences that shape athletes both on and off the court. Hosted by Tammy Thomas Learn more about FWD Volleyball: Subscribe for new episodes and conversations about volleyball, coaching, recruitment, and athlete development. #TheFWDPod #VolleyballParents #ClubVolleyball #VolleyballRecruiting #NCAAVolleyball #AthleteDevelopment #VolleyballCoaching #FWDVolleyball #T2Volleyball