The plight of the Libero - College Volleyball Recruiting!

Hello Coach,

You may post my question if you wish. 

I am 17 playing "up" in club for my teams premier 18s team as the libero. My problem is that I have talked to about 10 division 1 schools who are most likely going to see me play, but my coach lets one of our middles play back row (an outside hitter playing middle). This means that I am basically a DS in a different colored jersey. 

I am concerned that a coach will see me only playing half of the game and assume it's because I am not really good at being the libero. I am humbled to be on the top team, but I also feel like I am getting penalized recruiting wise for this.

                  -A concerned libero


You are over thinking the situation - You have the Libero jersey on, so you are the Libero.  Because your coach elects to use a MB (who is really an OH) in the back row is understandable.  You should be more concerned with communicating this situation to the college coaches you reach out too - They will not view you negatively, as they will know that an OH is playing out of position front row, but still need her passing reps back row.

Focus on developing your skill sets (because your Senior year is critical as a Libero), and communicating with college programs!

Coachse for this.

                  -A concerned libero


You are over thinking the situation - You have the Libero jersey on, so you are the Libero.  Because your coach elects to use a MB (who is really an OH) in the back row is understandable.  You should be more concerned with communicating this situation to the college coaches you reach out too - They will not view you negatively, as they will know that an OH is playing out of position front row, but still need her passing reps back row.

Focus on developing your skill sets (because your Senior year is critical as a Libero), and communicating with college programs!

Coach