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Stony Brook Stereotypes

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Student athletes are the ambassadors of Stony Brook and its culture. Our women’s volleyball program will reflect the ideals that Stony Brook stands for. Our team will enhance the image and perception of Stony Brook before we ever take our first shot. It is my job to successfully recruit and retain athletically and academically qualified student athletes who fit this mold.

Stony Brook Recruiting Absolutes
• Sell Stony Brook and all it has to offer (Top 100 University, 55 miles from New York City, 17:1 student faculty ratio, over 140 academic programs to study, internship and study abroad opportunities, elite athletic facilities)
• Recruit to Stony Brook. Reach out to current Stony Brook coaches. How have they been successful and what
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