COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 17, 2024) – USA Volleyball has agreed to a multi-year partnership renewal with NCSA College Recruiting (NCSA), an online product of IMG Academy and the nation’s leading collegiate recruiting platform.
This renewed agreement marks a continuation of the successful collaboration that has supported volleyball student-athletes in their recruiting journeys, enhancing their exposure to the top college coaching network in the country.
Over the years, as the official recruiting services partner of USA Volleyball, NCSA has worked to provide high school volleyball student-athletes with unparalleled recruiting support. This relationship has significantly impacted thousands of student-athletes across women’s and men’s indoor volleyball and women’s beach volleyball, helping them navigate the recruiting process and achieve their dreams of playing volleyball at the collegiate level. By renewing this collaboration, both organizations aim to build on this strong foundation, ensuring even more student-athletes have access to the tools and guidance necessary for their recruiting journeys.
“As the sport of volleyball continues to grow, so does the need for comprehensive recruiting support for our student-athletes and NCSA College Recruiting has been an enormous asset to the families of the volleyball community to support their recruiting journeys,” said Kassidi Gilgenast, the Chief Marketing Officer for USA Volleyball. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with NCSA and integrate IMG Academy+ into our educational offerings.
As part of the renewed partnership, NCSA will make it even easier for USA Volleyball members to connect with its recruiting platform. The collaboration will offer resources and educational opportunities, including new content on mental performance and nutrition provided by IMG Academy+. These additions aim to equip student-athletes with comprehensive support, ensuring they are well-prepared both on and off the court.
The extension of this partnership comes at a time of immense growth and momentum for volleyball in the United States. USA Volleyball saw a significant increase in membership last season, reflecting the sport’s rising popularity nationwide. The increasing interest in the sport highlights the importance of providing support to a growing number of aspiring collegiate athletes.
“Our partnership with USA Volleyball has been incredibly impactful for their student-athletes as we’ve seen the difference of our comprehensive recruiting support has had for many of them,” said Chris Ciaccio, Chief Commercial Officer of IMG Academy. “Together, NCSA and USA Volleyball are dedicated to furthering the development of volleyball student-athletes across the nation and we’re excited at the chance to do that for years to come.”
NCSA will continue to be a prominent presence at USA Volleyball events, providing valuable recruiting education through seminars and webinars. These sessions, promoted by USA Volleyball’s platforms, will offer insights and guidance to help athletes and their families navigate the recruiting landscape.
Additionally, the partnership will highlight deserving athletes through NCSA’s All-In Award program, giving them access to essential resources and increased exposure.
In this extended partnership, both organizations are united in their mission to shape the future of volleyball and provide resources needed to achieve collegiate and professional aspirations.
About NCSA College Recruiting
NCSA College Recruiting is the world’s largest college recruiting platform, providing student-athletes content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches across 31 sports. NCSA is an online experience of IMG Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand. IMG Academy provides a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. Additional on-campus and online experiences include:
- Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
- Online coaching via IMG Academy+, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
To learn more about NCSA, visit www.ncsasports.org.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach Paravolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s national teams have won a medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, six Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship medals. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit www.usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium