The Tactical Recruiting Blueprint & Parent Warnings with Coach Darin Van Horn

In the first half of this interview, UTC Head Coach Darin Van Horn gave us the brutal truth about his recruiting philosophy. Now, we are getting into the tactical nitty-gritty. This episode is a goldmine for athletes who feel overlooked, parents trying to navigate the college sports landscape, and club coaches wanting to develop next-level talent.

In this exclusive Part 2 deep dive, we discuss:

• The "Runway" of Development: How coaches evaluate a player's raw potential vs. their current tournament results.

• The Parent Trap: Darin’s strong warning to parents about speaking for their kids, painting a false "Top 10" reality, and how to actually support your athlete the right way.

• The Underdog Blueprint: Step-by-step advice for players in the bottom 50% of rankings who want to play D1 but aren't getting phone calls.

• Advice for Club Coaches: Why patience and caring outrank having the "brightest volleyball mind" in the room.

Grab a notebook for this one. Drop a comment below and let me know how you plan to use Darin's advice in your own recruiting journey!