IBSports Volleyball Magazine October 2025

If you’ve ever stepped into the world of club volleyball, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the name Sue Webber. She’s been on both sides of the net — a determined athlete chasing her own collegiate dreams, and now a coach and mentor helping student-athletes navigate the often confusing world of recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting. Her journey proves that volleyball isn’t just about jumping high or hitting hard — it’s about connections, growth, and building the right mindset. Webber’s story began in sixth grade in Central Illinois, where volleyball first entered her life. At the time, she actually considered herself a stronger basketball player, but by her senior year in high school, volleyball had her full attention — and scholarship offers were coming in for both sports. A coaching…

Background & Beginnings 1. When did you first start playing volleyball, and what drew you to the sport? I started playing volleyball when I was 10 years old and I was immediately drawn to how fast-paced and competitive it is. I also loved the team aspect — working together and celebrating every point made it so fun, and it quickly became something I wanted to keep getting better at. 2. Can you tell us about your first memory on the court? My first memory on the court was at my very first practice when I was 10. I remember being a little nervous, but as soon as we started playing, everyone was so positive and encouraging that it felt fun right away. I still remember the excitement of getting my…

BOSS OF YOUR THOUGHTS is COMING and it’s unlike anything you’ve experienced before. This virtual workshop is designed to give your athletes tools to: 1) Manage their NEGATIVE thoughts. 2) Know what to do with how they FEEL. 3) Increase EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. TOOLS THEY’VE NEVER HAD. This isn’t another boring, blah workshop. I’m a 2X Olympian and Mental Toughness Coach, and this workshop is a game-changer for teams and athletes at EVERY level. It’s interactive and we’ll dive into practical strategies that create immediate results. IMMEDIATE! I’m NOT kidding! When your athletes shift their thoughts from ENEMY to ALLY, performance IMPROVES. It’s time your athletes STOP letting their NEGATIVE thoughts boss them around. It’s time to become THE BOSS of their thoughts. Come as you are: As a team, right…

In a society that glorifies hustle culture and instant gratification, the pressure to outpace God’s timing can damage mental, emotional, and spiritual health. This phenomenon is especially prevalent in the lives of college athletes, coaches, business leaders, and individuals navigating the challenges of everyday life. College athletes often find themselves in a race against time, striving to achieve their athletic goals at a pace that may not align with God’s divine timing. The constant pressure to perform, improve, and excel can lead to heightened anxiety, burnout, and a sense of inadequacy. When athletes feel rushed to reach their peak performance, they may neglect their mental and emotional well-being, sacrificing their overall health in pursuit of success. Coaches, too, can fall into the trap of rushing their players’ development or their…