Recruiting on the Division III level, despite the absence of athletics scholarships, is a duty that most coaches take seriously. The large percentage of Division III student-athletes will never go pro in their respective sport, which puts an even greater importance on the academic side. Further, since Division III student-athletes compete without athletics aid, they truly regard their sports participation as an avocation.

In this edition of Campus Connection, I explore these issues with Rachel Cook, a recent graduate and former volleyball student-athlete at Millikin University, and the school's head volleyball coach Debbie Kiick. Cook is currently serving as an NCAA intern in public and media relations.

Coach Kiick discusses her recruiting practices and how she tries to find the right kind of student-athlete who will fit in both at the school and in her volleyball program. Cook talks about being recruited in high school and why she ultimately chose to attend school and play volleyball at the Division III level. She also offers some great advice for future student-athletes who are considering attending a Division III institution.

Get connected with Millikin volleyball and learn about how Division III teams recruit.