Information for College Coaches

Welcome to Wizard! We intend to provide you with all the information we can to assist in the recruiting process. Our commitment to you is to rapidly provide information on any player you ask about. We will also advise you if a player is interested in your program. Be sure to check out the team pages and click on an athlete you may be interested in.

Inquiries for recruiting, please contact Recruiting Coach Merlin wizardvolleyball@gmail.com (561) 633-9351.
We look forward to working with you in the future!

STUDENT-ATHLETE “STUDENT FIRST”

General SAT / GPA Scholarship Ranges (2026 Guide)

While every college is different, most merit scholarships follow similar academic ranges. Higher GPA + higher SAT usually means stronger scholarship opportunities. Automatic scholarships are often based on a combination of both.

GPA Range	SAT Range	Typical Scholarship Potential
2.75 – 3.0	1000 – 1150	Small institutional scholarships ($1K–$3K/year)
3.0 – 3.4	1100 – 1240	Entry-level merit aid ($2K–$6K/year)
3.5 – 3.7	1250 – 1340	Competitive merit scholarships ($5K–$15K/year)
3.8 – 4.0	1350 – 1450	Major merit awards ($10K–full tuition potential)
3.9 – 4.0+	1450 – 1600	Presidential/full tuition/full ride possibilities

Common Scholarship Benchmarks – Automatic Scholarship

SAT 1000–1200

Mostly regional/state schools – Usually requires at least a 3.0 GPA

SAT 1200–1340

Strong range for partial merit scholarships – Often paired with 3.4–3.7 GPA requirements

SAT 1350–1450

Frequently qualifies for honors colleges and major merit aid
Competitive at many Division II and mid-major academic programs

SAT 1450–1600

Full tuition or near-full ride possibilities at some universities
Especially valuable at schools where your scores are above the 75th percentile

Real University Examples

Some schools publish clear scholarship charts:

Marshall University offers scholarships ranging from about $2,000 to $5,500 based on GPA + SAT combinations.
Murray State University awards up to $10,000/year for students with 3.8+ GPA and 1450+ SAT scores.
Missouri University of Science and Technology lists scholarship tiers up to $11,000 annually for top GPA/SAT combinations.

Important Reality Check

SAT alone rarely guarantees scholarships anymore. Most colleges now evaluate:

GPA – Course rigor (AP/Honors/IB)
Class rank – Leadership & extracurriculars
Athletic recruiting (if applicable) -Timing of application

A 1400 SAT with a 3.0 GPA may earn less aid than a 1280 SAT with a 3.9 GPA.

Strategic Advice for Student-Athletes

A strong GPA matters more than most families realize
Coaches can help open doors, but academic money often determines affordability
Many athletes combine:
- Athletic scholarship – Academic merit aid
- FAFSA/need-based aid – Local/private scholarships

That combination is often what makes college financially realistic.

Important Recruiting Links:

Women’s College Volleyball Scholarships Requirements & Facts (ncsasports.org)

University Athlete

PrepVolleyball.com

NCAA Eligibilty Center

NCAA RECRUITING GUIDES

DI, DII, DII Info

NAIA Universities Listing

Florida Volleyball Colleges

Volleyball Camps USA – College Volleyball Camps

Difference between DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, and NJCAA Schools?

Division I or Division II athletics, students must register and be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. More information is available on the NCAA website at NCAA Eligibility Checklist.

NCAA Division III schools are generally the smallest in the NCAA.

While DIII schools do not offer athletic scholarships, students can receive financial aid based on need up to the cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, room and board, books, transportation and incidental expenses.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (NAIA) was started to offer a sports organization for smaller and less wealthy schools. After the NCAA started Division II and III, size and money were less of a factor in the NCAA.

The NAIA offers fewer sports and has fewer recruiting restrictions than the NCAA. The level of play is somewhere between Division II and III of the NCAA.

To participate in NAIA athletics you need to register at the NAIA Eligibility Center: PLAY NAIA.

Another governing organization is the NJCAA. The NJCAA (the National Junior College Athletic Association) is made up of two year and junior colleges. Many of its members are community colleges.

NJCAA is divided into three divisions. Division I can offer full athletic scholarships. Division II can offer athletic scholarships limited to tuition, fees, and books. Division III may not provide athletically-related financial assistance.

Coach’s Corner New Feature!

We asked a few coaches from around the country to provide some brief input for high school and middle school athletes hoping to compete in College Volleyball. We’ve highlighted some thoughts we believe are particularly helpful:

Laurie Lokash, Slippery Rock University (NCAA II)

I think many people are surprised by the fact that only 6% of the current Club/HS population goes on to play collegiate volleyball. I think many families believe that playing club volleyball is an automatic ticket to playing at the next level. Talent and work ethic are better indicators of success at the next level than the reputation of the club or coach.

Don’t cast too wide of a net to find schools and playing opportunities instead of finding the schools that meet your criteria such as academic major, cost, location, size of school, etc. Take time to understand the differences between Divisions I, II and III; there are quality and sub-quality programs at each level.

Do your homework with regard to schools and programs BEFORE sending out emails. I don’t appreciate athletes who express an interest in our school only to have to send a return email indicating we don’t have your major. Send CURRENT video via the internet so a coach can evaluate your potential. Have the student athlete speak for herself instead of having a parent act as an “agent”. Be the communicator. You contact the coach and you represent yourself. As much as they like think they are objective, I’ve never met an objective parent when the subject was his or her child.