🏐 Heather Pavlik on Recruiting, Character, and Building Champions 💯

What makes a recruit stand out beyond stats and highlight reels? Juniata College Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Heather Pavlik—fresh off leading her team to three straight NCAA Division III National Championships and earning 2024 AVCA National Coach of the Year honors—shares her perspective on what truly matters in the recruiting process.

From evaluating athletes for more than just talent, to guiding parents on how to best support their daughters, Heather blends toughness with compassion in a way that helps young women grow into champions on and off the court.

✨ If you’re a student-athlete, parent, or coach, this episode is packed with lessons on what it takes to get recruited the right way.

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🏆 Heather Pavlik: Building a Dynasty with Toughness and Compassion

What does it take to build not just a winning team, but a dynasty? Juniata College Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Heather Pavlik has done exactly that—leading her program to three straight NCAA Division III National Championships, including back-to-back undefeated seasons. Along the way, she’s replaced key players, sustained the highest level of performance, and proven why she’s an 8-time Landmark Conference Coach of the Year and the 2024 AVCA National Coach of the Year.

In this episode of Significant Coaching, Heather shares the balance that defines her leadership: toughness that drives excellence on the court, paired with compassion that shapes her players as people off the court. From teaching her athletes to focus only on the voices that matter, to creating a standard of accountability and love, Heather Pavlik epitomizes what it means to be a significant leader.

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🎙️ Bridging the Gap: Sue Webber on Playing, Coaching & Recruiting

In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, I sit down with Sue Webber — former Division I player, coach, and now a leader in the volleyball recruiting space. 🌟

Sue shares her unique perspective from every angle of the game: what it takes to succeed as an athlete, how coaches evaluate recruits, and the practical steps families can take to stand out. Her advice is direct, insightful, and full of takeaways for athletes, parents, and coaches alike.

👉 Follow Sue on Instagram @coachsue11 and check out her videos on YouTube and Facebook for more recruiting wisdom. You can also connect with her professionally on LinkedIn: Sue Webber.

⚡ Don’t forget — the Recruit’s Journals are now available for Volleyball, Baseball, Basketball, and Softball, with the Soccer Recruit’s Journal dropping later this week. These tools are built to keep you focused, organized, and confident throughout your recruiting journey.

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