About Patty

pcostlow@jvra.org

Director of Recruiting/Marketing, Munciana Volleyball Club

Patty Costlow is the founder and Executive Director of the Junior Volleyball Recruiting Association. She is heading into her sixth year as the Recruiting Coordinator for Munciana Volleyball Club. In the fall of 2018, she assumed the role of Director of Recruiting and Marketing for both their flagship facility in Yorktown, Indiana and the MuncianaINDY location in Indianapolis. Costlow oversees all recruiting efforts on behalf of their girls and boys programs.

Patty has been involved in the sport of volleyball at various levels for over 40 years (club coach, program director, program development, semi-pro beach and indoor player).Utilizing her 40+ years of experience in both playing and coaching/teaching the sport of volleyball, it was a natural progression for her to transition into the recruiting arena.

She brings her passion for developing leaders and helping young athletes pursue their life goals to all aspects of her responsibilities as the Recruiting Coordinator for one of the top clubs in the country. Patty developed a comprehensive program for Munciana VBC, authored articles for the JVA (Junior Volleyball Association) and speaks on a national level to parents/athletes in regards to collegiate recruiting. Currenty, she is in the process of writing a book on the evolution of collegiate sports recruiting…looking to launch in the fall of 2020.

In December of 2018, along with key members of the volleyball community, Patty launched the Junior Volleyball Recruiting Association (JVRA) and serves as the Executive Director. The Junior Volleyball Recruiting Association educates, equips and empowers junior volleyball club personnel, college and high school coaches through professional resources, programming, strategic relationships and advisory opportunities for the betterment of the process for the prospective student-athlete at all levels.

Patty is a mother of four, John, Mike, Courtney, Hannah and the proud grandmother of Charlee Rose & Averie Marie. Patty and her husband Chris reside in Carmel, Indiana. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois.

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