Next Step Selection helps athletes and families understand what to prepare, who to contact, and how to keep moving through university volleyball recruiting.
Co-founders Brendon Lord and Josh Watson bring their own experience in collegiate, university, and international volleyball to helping athletes find the right school and program for their future.
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Brendon studied psychology while playing U SPORTS volleyball at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops from 2022 to 2025, and at MacEwan University in Edmonton for the 2025–26 season.
He represented Team Alberta and has competed professionally on the beach, representing Canada on the FIVB Pro Tour. Brendon is a product of FOG Volleyball Club in Edmonton, Alberta.
Josh played collegiate volleyball at Northwestern Polytechnic from 2022 to 2023, before continuing at NAIT from 2023 to 2026. He’s now completing his university career at Mount Royal University in Calgary for the 2026–27 season.
During his time at NAIT, Josh won the CCAA National Championship in 2023–24, was named a CCAA All-Canadian in 2025–26, and earned ACAC Player of the Year that same season.
Josh has also represented New Zealand internationally as a member of the New Zealand Men’s Indoor National Volleyball Team.
What I love most about recruiting is having the opportunity to help athletes turn their dreams of playing post-secondary volleyball into reality. I love getting to know athletes from all across Canada, learning about their goals both on and off the court, and helping them discover the right school and volleyball program for their future.
Having gone through the recruiting process myself, I understand how exciting, but also overwhelming, the experience can be. One of the most rewarding parts of what I do is watching athletes grow throughout the process, explore new opportunities, and ultimately find a place where they can succeed academically, athletically, and personally.
For me, recruiting is about more than just finding a spot on a roster. It’s about helping athletes take that next step toward their future with confidence, knowing they’ve found the right fit.
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