More than 1,800 universities in America offer college volleyball scholarships for girls and boys who want to combine volleyball and study in America.

College volleyball in America is the ideal way to get better at volleyball, to get stronger both physically and mentally, and to make friends with other student-athletes from all over the world! But also, above all, the time to learn more about yourself and have the time of your life.

All this serves as a perfect start and preparation for your future career: whether on or off the volleyball court!

Did you know. The volleyball specialist at Slamstox is none other than Ron Zwerver. Olympic gold medalist and former coach of Division 1 school, Oregon State.

Want to know more about playing volleyball and studying in America? Then get in touch with us!

College volleyball is different from the “normal” volleyball you are used to in the Netherlands: both in organization and in atmosphere. In America you don’t play for a club team, but for a school or a university. In America this is the highest achievable competition for youth players and it is highly sought after among American volleyball players. For almost every American youth volleyball player, the goal is to play for a good college volleyball team.

On average, a team consists of 20 boys or girls, and you train together every day. With your team you compete against other universities in the competition (conference). The ultimate goal? To win the conference! Then the team qualifies for the national tournament, where the best teams in America compete!

The biggest difference of all is the atmosphere during the games. Teammates and fans make a lot of noise, encourage each other and often shout encouraging texts at each other. So don’t be surprised if suddenly in the middle of the race there is shouting across the track and thousands of fans and students are watching: the energy level is very high!

Are you curious about all the differences between college volleyball and “normal” volleyball in the Netherlands? Then read this article!

Studying at an American school can cost as much as $65,000 a year! An amount that is unrealistic for almost all students. Fortunately, almost all universities offer the opportunity for both athletic and academic scholarships, including for college volleyball players.

Slamstox helps you find a scholarship so that your college volleyball experience becomes affordable. Some student-athletes receive a full scholarship, which allows you to play and study in America for four years free of charge. Other student-athletes receive a partial scholarship, in which case a (large) portion of the study costs are covered. Here you can find more information about scholarships and costs in America.

Do you have questions about scholarships or want to know what is realistic for you? Then contact us via the inquiry form without obligation, and we will be happy to help you.

The college volleyball system is divided into five different divisions in which more than 1,800 teams play. As a result, the level of volleyball varies tremendously: from big talents in Division 1 to club and regional players in lower divisions. Want to know more about the different levels in America? Check out this link.

Interested or want more information? Fill out the introductory form on this page to find out what is possible with your volleyball level! Then we will gladly look at all the possibilities with you.

To play college volleyball, you must have completed at least high school. However, there are several options:
– You have a completed HAVO or VWO diploma;
– You have a completed (two-year) MBO education;
– You are pursuing a bachelor’s degree;
– You have a completed bachelor’s degree.

Here you will find more information about the various options.

American Universities offer a wide range of degree programs at many different levels. So as long as you meet the requirements, we will make sure that the perfect match with a university is made for you!

Not sure if you meet the requirements or want to know more about your options? Then feel free to contact us!

Slamstox has a very large network in the American volleyball world. Our volleyball specialist Ron Zwerver has been the coach of Oregon State University for four years. This is one of the best volleyball teams in America. Ron is the best volleyball player the Netherlands has ever had. He has won a gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and played in multiple international competitions. Ron can perfectly assess how your volleyball level compares to the levels in America. Ron has already successfully helped several Slamstox volleyball players, one being Puk Stubbe who won the 2022 Slamstox Student-Athlete of the Year award. Together with Ron we will then search for the best possible university.

Would you like to contact Ron in advance? Then send an email to ron@slamstox.com.

Slamstox has placed volleyball players at several universities in America. One of those volleyball players is Puk Stubbe, who plays at University of Arizona. Before that, Puk played on the Dutch beach volleyball team and for her club Vollingo. Puk is currently entering her second year at Arizona, after a very successful freshmen year Puk is happily entering her sophomore year. You can continue to follow Puk through her personal Instagram page or Arizona volleyball‘s page. Arizona put her in the Spotlight and made a great video about Puk. Check out the video below to see more about Puk’s adventure in America.

After you complete your education, many opportunities are guaranteed to open up! Some volleyball players will pursue a professional sports career, others will look for a nice job that suits the completed education. This can be in America, in the Netherlands or anywhere else! You can also follow a master’s degree after your studies in America, either in America or in the Netherlands.

Are you ready to start working? Slamstox would love to help you kickstart your career. We do this with the Slamstox After College service, accessible to all Slamstox student-athletes and non Slamstox student-athletes. Want to know more about the Slamstox After College service? Check out the page here!

Did you know…

• College volleyball is one of the biggest women’s sports leagues in the world?
• A large portion of NCAA Division l players become professional volleyball players after their college years?
• Our volleyball specialist and Dutch volleyball legend Ron Zwerver was a coach at Oregon State University for many years?
• Some college volleyball stadiums in America have more than 10,000 seats for spectators? Check more about these stadiums here.
• Girls in America sometimes start looking for volleyball scholarships as early as age 12?

Interested or want to know more? Feel free to contact us via the introductory form and we will be happy to help you.