real results from parents and athletes

'HUGE shout out and THANK YOU to Susan Forbes for helping me and my daughter navigate the terrifying and overwhelming volleyball recruiting waters. Working with Susan was the single best investment I could have made to help my daughter get really get focused on what truly mattered and how to manage the recruiting process. Thank you so much Susan for your patience, guidance, partnership, and sanity as we got through this process successfully, landing at a DI university and checking most of her desirable boxes. Susan you were an invaluable asset...thank you!!'


🤍 Parent of Committed 2025



‘The reason why I hired Susan is because she is someone who is high-level. She was able to walk my daughter through the pressures of life and volleyball as a top-ranked prospect. lf you're thinking of hiring Susan for your athlete, she really IS the best, mean it. We are so thankful we had her on our side.’


🤍 Parent of a 2025 OH





‘There's one thing you should know about Susan and her team, they know what they are doing and are available to alleviate many concerns and answered all of our questions about the process. They are kind, knowledgable and organized.’


🤍 Parent of a 2025 DS/L





‘Since the recruiting intensive the most positive thing is our daughter has become empowered to do the journey. She has the knowledge and the power in her hands. I feel good knowing we did all we could for her future. That is empowering.’


🤍 Parent of a 2026 OPP



'Working with you has helped our daughter become a stronger communicator and has helped us focus on schools where she can have an amazing four years.

We have had some great talks because of the topics brought up in the Intensive. We are so appreciative of you!'


🤍 Parent of a 2025 DS/L





'Throughout my time in Recruit Ready®, Susan helped me navigate the whole process from start to finish.

Susan really made me feel comfortable and helped me immensely.'


❤️ Athlete 2024 Committed OH





'It took our daughter a long time to find her confidence in this process, but working with Susan has been an absolute blessing and a necessity.'


🤍 Parent of a Committed 2024 MB



'The process is a lot and you were a huge resource for helping me guide her when things were not easy. Thank you! She was able to find a school she is EXTREMELY excited about and she will get to continue her vball career.'



🤍 Parent of a Committed 2025



































'It's so amazing here! Thank-you for helping me!'


❤️ Current College Athlete / 2024 OH





'Thank-you so much for helping us navigate this. My husband just text me 'Susan is the worth the money and MORE' and I completely agree!!'

🤍 Parent of a 2026 MB





'Before working with Susan something that was difficult to navigate was the different schools out there and which ones would be a potential fit for our daughter. Now we know where our daughter can stand-out and she has taken ownership of her process.'


🤍 Parent of a 2026 OH



'I just wanted to say thank you for getting us into a Recruiting Intensive. As a middle school teacher your curriculum inside the intensive is fantastic. Love the lists of things to do!'


🤍 Parent of a 2026 OPP





'Thank-you for everything. Truly. At my dream school and having the time of my life.'


❤️ Current College Athlete / 2024 MB





‘You and your team were so helpful and gave her the confidence and experience that she needed to navigate through the process. So happy for her. She's at a place where she was able to find a great bond, and it's a beautiful campus in an excellent conference.’



🤍 Parent of a Committed 2026 OH



































Quick update: our daughter received her first offer today! Really proud of her and also thankful for your guidance.


🤍 Parent of a 2026 OH





The Recruiting Intensive was so helpful for us in this process!!!

🤍 Parent of a 2026 MB





'You guided us through a tricky time and you set me at ease on many occasions when I really needed it! You gave me the words to say to her to when I didn't know I needed to say them. Keep doing what you are doing!! You are fabulous! THANK YOU!!'


🤍 Parent of a Committed 2025 DL/L



‘My daughter was able to find a school she is EXTREMELY excited about and she will get to continue her vball career.’


🤍 Parent of a Committed 2022





‘Our daughter committed last week! We used all of your tips and wanted to say thanks so much!’


🤍 Parent of a Committed 2026 OH





'Hey Susan! I had two more calls with coaches since we have talked. Both went super well and I couldn't thank you enough!'



❤️ 2026 Libero



































'I got around to emailing the coaches like you said and they emailed me back that I am in the top two for their based on my film and watching me in previous tournaments and that they wanted to set up a phone call!!'


❤️ 2026 OH



Susan was engaged, knowledgeable, and took the time to truly understand Kate’s academic and athletic goals. She helped Kate focus on the division that was most appropriate for her, considering the right coach, team environment, school culture, and athletic model.

Susan made the process highly personalized, encouraging Kate to think beyond just the division and instead focus on what would truly make her successful in all areas. Her thoughtful guidance ensured that Kate found the best fit for her future, and her unwavering support gave Kate the confidence she needed throughout the journey.

We can’t thank Susan enough for her dedication and expertise—her help was truly instrumental in making this experience a positive one!

(From Jennifer Sicklick)

Kate Sicklick 2024 MB

We are incredibly grateful for Susan Forbes and the invaluable support she provided in our daughter Kate’s recruitment process. From the very beginning.

Susan Forbes was instrumental in guiding our daughter through the complex and competitive Division I recruiting process. Her expertise, personalized approach, and unwavering support gave our daughter the confidence and strategy she needed to find the right program. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication and the invaluable insight she provided every step of the way

(From Christina Ehlrich)

Bella Ehlrich

Her unwavering support gave our daughter confidence!

The reason why I hired Susan is because she is someone who is high-level. She was able to walk my daughter through the pressures of life and volleyball as a top-ranked prospect. lf you're thinking of hiring Susan for your athlete, she really IS the best, mean it. We are so thankful we had her on our side.’  

(From Bree Sigler)

Teraya Sigler 2025 OH

We are so thankful we had her on our side!

I can’t speak highly enough about Susan Forbes! She seamlessly helped my daughter work through the recruiting process and now my daughter is going to be playing D1 volleyball next year!

Susan leads with the heart and along her immense knowledge and experience, she offeres a balanced support system for athletes and their parents as they naviage the college recruiting process. She cares about and develops her client’s well being both on and off the court.

Susan was always available to answer questions and help elliviate fears. She is a professional and a weatlh of knowledge.I highly recommend Susan Forbes to help your athlete make their dreams come true!

Neeva Gaine

She seamlessly helped my daughter work through the recruiting process! 

As my daughter entered her junior year, we found ourselves navigating uncharted territory with many questions and uncertainties about how to communicate with coaches effectively. I soon realized that this was just the beginning of the invaluable support Susan would provide.
Susan was always available to address our questions and concerns. She helped us fine-tune our texts and emails and offered advice on the best ways to connect with coaches.

More importantly, she took the time to understand my daughter not only as an athlete but as a person, listening closely to what she was truly seeking in a team and school.
With deep knowledge of college team philosophies, Susan worked diligently to grasp my daughter's perspective and emotional needs. There were certainly challenging days when my daughter felt defeated, but Susan connected with her on a deeper level, guiding her back to a place of confidence.

Knowing that Susan was always there to answer any questions we had provided us with immense reassurance. Her support made a significant difference in our journey.
Her impact on my daughter and me has been truly significant, and we will always be grateful.

(from Hrund Gisladottir)

Hanna Smith 

She took the time to understand my daughter not only as an athlete but as a person.

I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and expertise that Susan from NXTVB provided my family. With her guidance, one of my daughters was able to navigate the ups and downs of the recruiting process. She secured a full-ride scholarship to a Division 1 school that is a perfect fit for her. My other daughter is a top 10 athlete and found herself in a difficult situation needing help in selecting from numerous options available to her. With Susan’s help, she committed to her dream school in the Power 4 conference, on a full-ride.

Susan took the time to understand my daughters' strengths and aspirations, ensuring they targeted schools that were the perfect fit for them. Her communication with college coaches was exceptional, and her dedication to advocating for my daughters truly made a difference in their recruitment journey.

I wholeheartedly recommend NXTVB to any family looking to navigate the college recruitment process. Susan is a true professional and an amazing ally and friend that every family needs.

(From Heidi Ostovar)

Layli & KAYLA Ostovar

Her dedication to advocating for my daughters truly made a difference in their recruitment journey.

Playing club sports is an investment for all families. If playing in college is your player’s goal, invest in working with Susan.

She truly guides you through the decision making process so that all factors unique to your player are considered. She makes sure your athlete finds the right fit overall. She was always available to answer our questions and no question was too big or too small.

Susan did an exceptional job of preparing us in advance for what to expect so we were ready to make decisions at each level of permitted engagement. I would use Susan again and absolutely recommend her to anyone that wants to make sure they thoroughly evaluate their options and don't miss any opportunities.

(From Shann Allcroft)

Chloe Allcroft

If playing in college is your player’s goal, invest in working with Susan.

HUGE shout out and THANK YOU to Susan Forbes for helping me and my daughter navigate the terrifying and overwhelming volleyball recruiting waters. Working with Susan was the single best investment I could have made to help my daughter get really get focused on what truly mattered and how to manage the recruiting process. Thank you so much Susan for your patience, guidance, partnership, and sanity as we got through this process successfully, landing at a DI university and checking most of her desirable boxes. Susan you were an invaluable asset...thank you!!'

(From Adam Towle)

Sofia Towle 2025 OH

Working with Susan was the single best investment I could have made

Susan really simplified the process and broke down the various steps. She kept my daughter focused each step of the way. She was always available for a call if we had questions. Susan has been through the process herself and helped so many other athletes. We were very excited to start our relationship with her, right from the first call. She not only helped with the recruiting process, but helped with many other life skills like goal setting, decision making and self confidence. As a parent, I loved having Susan in our corner. She is a valuable asset to the whole recruiting process. 

From Jimmy Beckham

Julie Beckham

I loved having Susan in our corner

In preparation for June 15th, as a family we felt very confident with our daughter’s position in the recruiting process. She had done a significant amount of work to communicate and make connections with her target schools. As a high-level recruit we realized that where she needed support was with her confidence in managing the growing performance pressure and putting her best foot forward during live discussions with coaches. We enrolled our daughter in the June 15th Prep Club as well as weekly private coaching sessions with Susan. The Prep Club included real opportunities to prepare and practice in order to shake the nerves and feel ready to enjoy talking with coaches. The private sessions with Susan helped our daughter navigate game play challenges going into nationals and building mental strength habits. She absolutely benefitted and responded to Susan’s experience, approach and personality which came at just the right time in her recruiting journey! 

Anonymous

Susan helped our daughter navigate game play challenges going into nationals and build mental strength habits. 

Susan helped simplify the process- talking to our daughter about her goals and what she was looking for in a college and a coach- wasn’t just the volleyball but the academics, location and having a fun college environment.

(From Doug Hendrickson)

Jaden Hendrickson

Susan helped simplify the process

‘There's one thing you should know about Susan and her team, they know what they are doing and are available to alleviate many concerns and answered all of our questions about the process.

They are kind, knowledgable and organized.’


🤍 Parent of a 2025 DS/L





'HUGE shout out and THANK YOU to Susan Forbes for helping me and my daughter navigate the terrifying and overwhelming volleyball recruiting waters. Working with Susan was the single best investment I could have made to help my daughter get really get focused on what truly mattered and how to manage the recruiting process. Thank you so much Susan for your patience, guidance, partnership, and sanity as we got through this process successfully, landing at a DI university and checking most of her desirable boxes. Susan you were an invaluable asset...thank you!!'


🤍 Parent of Committed 2025



‘The reason why I hired Susan is because she is someone who is high-level. She was able to walk my daughter through the pressures of life and volleyball as a top-ranked prospect. lf you're thinking of hiring Susan for your athlete, she really IS the best, mean it. We are so thankful we had her on our side.’


🤍 Parent of a 2025 OH





'It took our daughter a long time to find her confidence in this process, but working with Susan has been an absolute blessing and a necessity.'


🤍 Parent of a Committed 2024 MB





‘Since the recruiting intensive the most positive thing is our daughter has become empowered to do the journey.

She has the knowledge and the power in her hands. I feel good knowing we did all we could for her future. That is empowering.’


🤍 Parent of a 2026 OPP











'Thank-you so much for helping us navigate this. My husband just text me 'Susan is the worth the money and MORE' and I completely agree!!'


🤍 Parent of a 2026 MB

'I got around to emailing the coaches like you said and they emailed me back that I am in the top two for their based on my film and watching me in previous tournaments and that they wanted to set up a phone call!!'


❤️ 2026 OH

























'Before working with Susan something that was difficult to navigate was the different schools out there and which ones would be a potential fit for our daughter. Now we know where our daughter can stand-out and she has taken ownership of her process.'


🤍 Parent of a 2026 OH

































'It's so amazing here! Thank-you for helping me!'









❤️ Current College Athlete / 2024 OH

'The process is a lot and you were a huge resource for helping me guide her when things were not easy. Thank you! She was able to find a school she is EXTREMELY excited about and she will get to continue her vball career.'


🤍 Parent of a Committed 2025

































'I just wanted to say thank you for getting us into a Recruiting Intensive. As a middle school teacher your curriculum inside the intensive is fantastic. Love the lists of things to do!'


🤍 Parent of a 2026 OPP

































‘My daughter was able to find a school she is EXTREMELY excited about and she will get to continue her vball career.’


🤍 Parent of a Committed 2022



































'Thank-you for everything. Truly. At my dream school and having the time of my life.'


❤️ Current College Athlete / 2024 MB







Quick update: our daughter received her first offer today! Really proud of her and also thankful for your guidance.












🤍 Parent of a 2026 OH



































‘You and your team were so helpful and gave her the confidence and experience that she needed to navigate through the process. So happy for her.

She's at a place where she was able to find a great bond, and it's a beautiful campus in an excellent conference.’


🤍 Parent of a Committed 2026 OH

























The Recruiting Intensive was so helpful for us in this process!!!


🤍 Parent of a 2026 MB

'Throughout my time in Recruit Ready®, Susan helped me navigate the whole process from start to finish.

 Susan really made me feel comfortable and helped me immensely.'


❤️ Athlete 2024 Committed OH

























'Working with you has helped our daughter become a stronger communicator and has helped us focus on schools where she can have an amazing four years. We have had some great talks because of the topics brought up in the Intensive. We are so appreciative of you!'


🤍 Parent of a 2025 DS/L

















'Hey Susan! I had two more calls with coaches since we have talked. Both went super well and I couldn't thank you enough!'


❤️ 2026 Libero

'You guided us through a tricky time and you set me at ease on many occasions when I really needed it!

You gave me the words to say to her to when I didn't know I needed to say them. Keep doing what you are doing!! You are fabulous! THANK YOU!!'


🤍 Parent of a Committed 2025 DL/L

























The Recruiting Intensive was so helpful for us in this process!!!


🤍 Parent of a 2026 MB

‘Our daughter committed last week! We used all of your tips and wanted to say thanks so much!’


🤍 Parent of a Committed 2026 OH

real results from parents and athletes

Jaden Hendrickson

From Doug Hendrickson

Susan helped simplify the process- talking to our daughter about her goals and what she was looking for in a college and a coach- wasn’t just the volleyball but the academics, location and having a fun college environment. 

Hanna Smith 

from Hrund Gisladottir

As my daughter entered her junior year, we found ourselves navigating uncharted territory with many questions and uncertainties about how to communicate with coaches effectively.

I soon realized that this was just the beginning of the invaluable support Susan would provide.

Susan was always available to address our questions and concerns. She helped us fine-tune our texts and emails and offered advice on the best ways to connect with coaches.

More importantly, she took the time to understand my daughter not only as an athlete but as a person, listening closely to what she was truly seeking in a team and school.

With deep knowledge of college team philosophies, Susan worked diligently to grasp my daughter's perspective and emotional needs. There were certainly challenging days when my daughter felt defeated, but Susan connected with her on a deeper level, guiding her back to a place of confidence.

Knowing that Susan was always there to answer any questions we had provided us with immense reassurance. Her support made a significant difference in our journey.

Her impact on my daughter and me has been truly significant, and we will always be grateful.

Teraya Sigler 2025 OH

From Bree Sigler

The reason why I hired Susan is because she is someone who is high-level. She was able to walk my daughter through the pressures of life and volleyball as a top-ranked prospect. lf you're thinking of hiring Susan for your athlete, she really IS the best, mean it. We are so thankful we had her on our side.’  

Sofia Towle 2025 OH

From Adam Towle

HUGE shout out and THANK YOU to Susan Forbes for helping me and my daughter navigate the terrifying and overwhelming volleyball recruiting waters.

Working with Susan was the single best investment I could have made to help my daughter get really get focused on what truly mattered and how to manage the recruiting process. Thank you so much Susan for your patience, guidance, partnership, and sanity as we got through this process successfully, landing at a DI university and checking most of her desirable boxes. Susan you were an invaluable asset...thank you!!'

Kate Sicklick 2024 MB

From Jennifer Sicklick

'It took our daughter a long time to find her confidence in this process, but working with Susan has been an absolute blessing and a necessity. We are incredibly grateful for Susan Forbes and the invaluable support she provided in our daughter Kate’s recruitment process.

From the very beginning, Susan was engaged, knowledgeable, and took the time to truly understand Kate’s academic and athletic goals. She helped Kate focus on the division that was most appropriate for her, considering the right coach, team environment, school culture, and athletic model.

Susan made the process highly personalized, encouraging Kate to think beyond just the division and instead focus on what would truly make her successful in all areas.

Her thoughtful guidance ensured that Kate found the best fit for her future, and her unwavering support gave Kate the confidence she needed throughout the journey. We can’t thank Susan enough for her dedication and expertise—her help was truly instrumental in making this experience a positive one!

Bella Ehlrich

From Christina Ehlrich

Susan Forbes was instrumental in guiding our daughter through the complex and competitive Division I recruiting process.

Her expertise, personalized approach, and unwavering support gave our daughter the confidence and strategy she needed to find the right program. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication and the invaluable insight she provided every step of the way

Neeva Gaine

I can’t speak highly enough about Susan Forbes! She seamlessly helped my daughter work through the recruitiing process and now my daughter is going to be playing D1 volleyball next year!

Susan leads with the heart and along her immense knowledge and experience, she offeres a balanced support system for athletes and their parents as they naviage the college recruiting process.

She cares about and develops her client’s well being both on and off the court.

Susan was always available to answer questions and help elliviate fears. She is a professional and a weatlh of knowledge. I highly recommend Susan Forbes to help your athlete make their dreams come true!

Layli Ostovar

From Heidi Ostovar

I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and expertise that Susan from NXTVB provided my family. With her guidance, one of my daughters was able to navigate the ups and downs of the recruiting process. She secured a full-ride scholarship to a Division 1 school that is a perfect fit for her. My other daughter is a top 10 athlete and found herself in a difficult situation needing help in selecting from numerous options available to her. With Susan’s help, she committed to her dream school in the Power 4 conference, on a full-ride.

Susan took the time to understand my daughters' strengths and aspirations, ensuring they targeted schools that were the perfect fit for them. Her communication with college coaches was exceptional, and her dedication to advocating for my daughters truly made a difference in their recruitment journey.

I wholeheartedly recommend NXTVB to any family looking to navigate the college recruitment process. Susan is a true professional and an amazing ally and friend that every family needs.


Kayla Ostovar

I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and expertise that Susan from NXTVB provided my family. With her guidance, one of my daughters was able to navigate the ups and downs of the recruiting process. She secured a full-ride scholarship to a Division 1 school that is a perfect fit for her. My other daughter is a top 10 athlete and found herself in a difficult situation needing help in selecting from numerous options available to her. With Susan’s help, she committed to her dream school in the Power 4 conference, on a full-ride.

Susan took the time to understand my daughters' strengths and aspirations, ensuring they targeted schools that were the perfect fit for them. Her communication with college coaches was exceptional, and her dedication to advocating for my daughters truly made a difference in their recruitment journey.

I wholeheartedly recommend NXTVB to any family looking to navigate the college recruitment process. Susan is a true professional and an amazing ally and friend that every family needs.

Anonymous

In preparation for June 15th, as a family we felt very confident with our daughter’s position in the recruiting process. She had done a significant amount of work to communicate and make connections with her target schools. As a high-level recruit we realized that where she needed support was with her confidence in managing the growing performance pressure and putting her best foot forward during live discussions with coaches. We enrolled our daughter in the June 15th Prep Club as well as weekly private coaching sessions with Susan. The Prep Club included real opportunities to prepare and practice in order to shake the nerves and feel ready to enjoy talking with coaches. The private sessions with Susan helped our daughter navigate game play challenges going into nationals and building mental strength habits. She absolutely benefitted and responded to Susan’s experience, approach and personality which came at just the right time in her recruiting journey! 

Chloe Allcroft

From Shann Allcroft

Playing club sports is an investment for all families. If playing in college is your player’s goal, invest in working with Susan. She truly guides you through the decision making process so that all factors unique to your player are considered. She makes sure your athlete finds the right fit overall. She was always available to answer our questions and no question was too big or too small. Susan did an exceptional job of preparing us in advance for what to expect so we were ready to make decisions at each level of permitted engagement. I would use Susan again and absolutely recommend her to anyone that wants to make sure they thoroughly evaluate their options and don't miss any opportunities.

Julie Beckham

From Jimmy Beckham

Susan really simplified the process and broke down the various steps. She kept my daughter focused each step of the way. She was always available for a call if we had questions. Susan has been through the process herself and helped so many other athletes. We were very excited to start our relationship with her, right from the first call. She not only helped with the recruiting process, but helped with many other life skills like goal setting, decision making and self confidence. As a parent, I loved having Susan in our corner. She is a valuable asset to the whole recruiting process.