How is our women's volleyball team? (crossposting)
by goirish89 (2026-06-19 19:38:02)

I have a friend whose daughter is being recruited by ND in Volleyball. They have asked me my thoughts on the program and unfortunately my knowledge is lacking. She is being recruited by a lot of teams but the family loves ND. So--how is our program? I don't see any recent news or successes I can point to--is it a top program? Up and coming? waiting for the right recruits?

Thank you for the help

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Stagnant at best
by ND_Fan  (2026-06-24 14:03:15)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |  Report Post |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

this year will be rough.

It seems to be just a matter of time until there is another coaching change.


that suggests Pete Bevacqua cares about the program
by Melanzana  (2026-06-28 15:45:11)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |  Report Post |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

There is no evidence he cares a lick about the success of the Olympic sports.

If he cared even a little, women's lacrosse would have a new coach.


You will get no argument from me
by ND_Fan  (2026-06-29 12:07:45)     Delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |  Report Post |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I think Bevacqua was a disaster of a choice to follow Swarbrick.


Signing ND NC alum Alicia Ratay's daughter seems positive. (link)
by Domerduck  (2026-06-22 20:24:08)     Delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |  Report Post |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Here was a link posted several pages back
by SixShutouts66  (2026-06-21 00:27:19)     Delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |  Report Post |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

The team suffered a setback several years ago when the coach was fired. Last year that team finished in the middle of the conference with losses in several close matches, but since has lost the best player to the portal. The team seems to be improving, but probably will never be a national power.

If I had been a parent to a potential college athlete, I'd be looking at:

What will the overall college experience be like

What are my future teammates and coaches like (e.g. friendly and helpful or clique-ridden)

How good are the coaches in developing skills

What are my chances at playing time

Can I deal with distance from my family