Having played NCAA volleyball doesn’t always help one figure out how they will perform internationally. The systems, coaching styles and resources are completely different. Being able to perform in practice and in games is important, but it’s not everything. Professional clubs also measure your ability to be a great teammate and connect with the fan base in the local community.
Here’s the most important questions to ask yourself as an attacker:
- Can you attack from 3 meters and score?
- Can you be an effective server and defender playing in all 6 rotations?
- Did you have experience playing backrow?
- Are you comfortable attacking from both zone 1 and zone 6?
- Can you contribute on defense?
- Can you score points on your serve?
Here’s some important questions to ask yourself about living abroad:
- Do you love being in Europe?
- Are you willing to learn a new language?
- Are you open to adjusting to a different culture?
- Will you be able to emotionally handle a significant amount of time alone or around people who do not speak your native language?