Expert Guidance.
Holistic Person-First Approach.
Proven Strategy.
Real Results.
Imagine your daughter stepping into recruiting with confidence, clarity, and a game plan she can actually follow.
That’s where NXTVB comes in.
From building a strategic game plan to ensuring your daughter finds the right program, we provide guidance, connections and strategy - so you can do this the easy way.
With over a decade of volleyball-specific recruiting experience, our team of advisors helps families move through the process with clarity and confidence.
Most importantly, we make the journey easier for families. With clear steps, personalized guidance, and insider perspective, you’ll know exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to maximize every opportunity along the way.
Why Work With NXTVB?
Because we’ve been on every side of the process, as athletes, college coaches, club coaches, and recruiting directors—we understand exactly what it takes to get noticed, earn offers, and choose the program that truly fits.
Each year, we guide dozens of athletes to top programs nationwide. And because we remain deeply connected in the volleyball community, our athletes don’t just find a place to play—they find the right place to thrive.
Recruiting is just one piece of the puzzle | Recruiting is just one Strategic Growth for the next level | Strategic Growth for the next level | Strategic Growth for the next level | Strategic Growth for the next level |
NXTVB - Where Athletes Rise to What’s Next
N // National
because our reach, resources, and relationships span the country.
X // Multiply
a nod to the exponential growth we help athletes unlock.
T // Talent
because we believe talent, when supported strategically, becomes unstoppable.
Because the best don't just play, they grow
When your daughter works with NXTVB, she’s not just getting one advisor—she’s getting an entire team of experienced professionals collaborating for her and dedicated to her success
With expertise in student-athlete development, mental resilience, and mindset coaching, we help athletes step into the next level with confidence—both on and off the court.
We’ve guided hundreds of families through this process - so we know how to make it easier for you.
HELPED HUNDREDS
We’ve played at the collegiate level - so we understand firsthand what it takes to succeed.
COLLEGE players
We’ve coached and recruited for college programs - so we know what coaches are looking for.
BTS KNOWLEDGE
Meet the Experts Behind NXTVB
The team that will get your there | The team that will get your there | The team that will get you there | The team that will get you there | The team that will get you there |
SUSAN Forbes
In addition to being a certified life coach (one her achievements she most loves)...
Susan also holds a BA in Sports Management and Master’s degree in Student Development with an emphasis on Student-Athlete Development in Higher Education, and her thesis focused on the transition out of sport for female athletes (she's been deep in student-athlete development for a long time!).
Her qualifications:
ABOUT our founder
Susan was recruited as a middle blocker but played most of her college career as an opposite (coaches love versatility!).
Susan committed to a Top 10 nationally ranked program in March of her senior year—proof that good things happen even “late in the game.”
Her EXPERIENCE:
Susan married her college sweetheart, Joe, who also played volleyball (he’s 6’7” if you’re wondering!). They have three tall boys—ages 13, 11, and 9.
As a family they have 1 dog, 2 cats, and 3 resilient fairground fish that somehow refuse to give up.
Her LIFE BTS:
Meet Coach Jessie
Jessie has been coaching club volleyball for the past twelve years and loves seeing her athletes develop skills both on and off the court.
Jessie provides a very unique perspective to our team as she knows first hand some of the obstacles college coaches face when trying to get to know prospects as her husband has been coaching DI volleyball since 2010, leading recruiting for the past ten years. makes This her very familiar with the college landscape, recruiting process and how things have evolved over the last few years.
Outside of volleyball, Jessie is a devoted mom of three who loves hiking, beach days, and cheering her kids on at their activities—all while being a rockstar NXTVB advisor and supportive wife to a college coach.
Susan's right hand woman, experienced recruiting advisor, trusted friend and lead for all Recruit Ready ® Intensive and Launch Athletes.
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Learn more about how NXTVB can support your family
If you’re ready to cut through the stress of recruiting and give your daughter the best shot at playing at the next level, let’s get started.
