The most important questions should revolve around living situation in the city where the team trains and competes. Your living situation will have a big impact on how happy you are during the season. Other important questions include asking about the teammates you are playing with, whether there are other foreign players on the roster, if the club has hosted foreigners in the past (to get in contact with past American players) and what other activities you can do during your season besides just playing volleyball. Many teams have their players coach youth teams or work for the club in some other way get them involved in the community and help players earn additional income.
Social media matters. We encourage players to be mindful of what you post on your social media profile. Teams research the internet and it’s very common for teams to back out on offers due to pictures or videos found online. You’re being paid to play volleyball and publicly represent a professional, therefore you need to act, behave, and treat your body like a professional athlete.