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Scott and Korohen answer the biggest questions families ask before evaluations - from how athletes are assessed to what coaches are actually looking for.

Evaluation season is almost here, and with it comes a lot of questions—and a lot of nerves.

In Part 1 of this Ask the Directors series, Scott and Korohen take listeners behind the scenes of United's evaluation process to explain how teams are formed, what coaches are actually evaluating, and why the process is designed the way it is.

They discuss:

• Why evaluations now happen in the summer

• What coaches are really looking for beyond volleyball skills

• How communication, coachability, and competitiveness influence evaluations

• Common misconceptions parents have about team selection

• Why one mistake won't ruin an evaluation

• What happens behind the scenes before athletes ever step into the gym

Whether this is your family's first evaluation season or your tenth, this episode offers practical insight to help athletes walk into the gym with confidence.

Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2, where Scott and Korohen answer even more of your biggest evaluation questions!