Episode #135: Karrah Davis on Recruiting

🎙️ Trust the Process: Recruiting, Patience & Perspective with Karrah Davis 🏐

In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers continues his conversation with Karrah Davis, Head Volleyball Coach at the NCAA Division III University of Dubuque — one of the great young coaches in college volleyball today.

Coach Davis brings a rare and valuable recruiting perspective shaped by every step of the journey. From being an All-American student-athlete at Dubuque, to learning the craft as a graduate assistant, assistant coach, and associate head coach, she never skipped steps — and it shows. In just her first two seasons as head coach, she’s led her program to a 50–15 record, back-to-back NCAA Division III National Tournament appearances, and two trips to the Round of 32.

In this conversation, we dive into:
 🏐 How she evaluates volleyball talent
 🎓 What recruits often misunderstand about Division III opportunities
 🧠 Why patience, perspective, and coachability matter more than rankings
 📈 How waiting your turn can actually accelerate long-term development

This episode is packed with insight for recruits trying to find the right college, parents looking to support without oversteering, and coaches helping athletes navigate the recruiting process with confidence and clarity.

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