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The NXTVB Podcast is your go-to resource for the next generation of volleyball talent. Hosted by Susan Forbes, a former D1 athlete and recruiting expert, this show explores the evolving world of college recruiting, NIL deals, and what it really takes to succeed at the next level—on and off the court. Whether you're a top prospect, parent, or coach, you'll get real talk, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes guidance on how to navigate the volleyball journey with confidence and clarity. From scholarship strategy to navigating transfer rules, we’re talking about the future of the game and how to own your path within it.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe NXTVB Podcast is your go-to resource for the next generation of volleyball talent. Hosted by Susan Forbes, a former D1 athlete and recruiting expert, this show explores the evolving world of college recruiting, NIL deals, and what it really takes to succeed at the next level, on and off the court.
NXTVB is hosted by Susan Forbes | Volleyball Recruiting. The show has published 67 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "62: Preparing for College Volleyball Starts Before You Get There with Dana Burkholder" (29 October 2026, 38 minutes), "61: What College Coaches Want Beyond Volleyball Skills with Dana Burkholder" (22 October 2026, 37 minutes), and "60: What Volleyball Recruits Should Be Doing in the Fall" (15 October 2026, 28 minutes).
NXTVB publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 67 episodes.
Booking probability for NXTVB is 48%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. NXTVB requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. NXTVB's contact route on record: verified email.
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Susan Forbes | Volleyball Recruiting hosts NXTVB, a sports podcast with 67 episodes published.
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Episode #62
What does it take to be ready for college volleyball beyond having the skills to compete? In Part 2 of her conversation with Dana Burkholder, founder of Volleyball Village, Susan explores how athletes can build the...
Episode #61
What makes an athlete recruitable beyond their physical skills? In Part 1 of this conversation, Susan sits down with Dana Burkholder, founder of Volleyball Village and a former two-time First Team All-American setter at...
Episode #60
Recruiting feels slower in the fall, and if you're watching other athletes commit while your inbox stays quiet, it's easy to wonder if you're falling behind. But a quiet recruiting season doesn't mean you're doing...
Episode #58
How much should parents actually be involved in their daughter’s volleyball recruiting process? What does it actually take to become a Division I volleyball player, and is D1 always the right goal? In this special...
Episode #57
How much should parents actually be involved in their daughter’s volleyball recruiting process? In Part 2 of Susan’s conversation with three dads of 2028 Division I commits, the conversation shifts from what happened...
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What was it actually like to be inside Wrigley Field for one of the most talked-about volleyball events of the year? In this bonus episode, Susan takes you behind the scenes of her experience at the Wrigley Field...
Episode #56
What does the volleyball recruiting process actually look like from the parent side? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Susan sits down with three volleyball dads whose daughters recently committed to Division I...
Episode #55
What does an SEC head coach really look for when evaluating recruits? In this episode, Susan sits down with University of Missouri head coach Dawn Sullivan to talk about recruiting, culture, and what she’s building at...
Episode #52
Most volleyball families spend hours researching schools, tracking coaches, copying emails, and trying to stay organized throughout the recruiting process. But what if there was a better way? In this episode, Susan sits...
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What if practice was something your daughter actually wanted to show up for? In Part 2 of her sit-down with University of Nevada head coach Jason Borchin, Susan goes deep into the coaching philosophy and practice model...
Episode #50
What actually separates the athletes who get offered from the ones who don't? For the 50th episode of the podcast, Susan sits down with a good friend and one of the most talked-about names in college volleyball right...
Episode #49
What's the first thing you should say when your daughter comes home from a camp, tryout, or tournament totally deflated? In this episode, Susan shares a simple but powerful tool she learned in her life coaching...
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Are you actively choosing your recruiting process, or quietly letting it happen to you? In this episode, Susan builds on the last two conversations and gets into one of the biggest reasons recruiting timelines look so...
Episode #47
What if your recruiting journey was never supposed to look like anyone else's? In this episode, Susan continues the post-June 15th conversation with one of her favorite analogies for recruiting: the road trip. She walks...
Episode #46
What if June 15th wasn't a verdict, but a flashlight? In this follow-up to last week's episode, Susan goes deeper on what June 15th actually reveals and how athletes and families can make sense of what they saw (or...
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