College Recruiting with Jill Hicks

Being on time Practice Study hall College roommates Time management Travel Homesick We cover lots of topics today! www.jhicksconsulting.com/contact if you would like college recruiting advise. Every family receives their own personal advisor. Short and long term plans.

A parent reached out to me with the request of having a recent college gymnast share what an average day is like, when do they train, eat, do weights, go to class, study and how they manage to study. Tara a recent student athlete from Clemson is back sharing her experience in regards to these questions.

Today is all about the advantages of being a late bloomer in the college recruiting process. Contact us today if you would like a PERSONAL ADVISOR Our job is to make the recruiting process as smooth as possible www.jhicksconsulting.com click on Get Started and we will call your parent right away

I first started meeting with Tara when she was in 8th grade, and from day one she has been the epitome of perseverance. No matter the obstacles, setbacks, or changes along the way, she never gave up on her dreams. In this episode, Tara shares her unique college journey and reflects on the unexpected twists that led her from one university to another. Looking back, she now believes every change hap...

This is an odd period of time in recruiting. DP Nationals is over, the dead period is coming up and June 15th is around the corner. Jill shares in detail what the college coaches are doing and how you can stay in the recruiting game. Remember JH$50 is available only one more day. It ends on May 31. This is a 1 hour session for $50. You just have to be a first time client to JH Consulting. https://...

A little different angle to recruiting is helping the athlete and parent understand it from the college coaches perspective. This topic will be clarity to recruits in regards to the mind of the college coach when picking recruits Right now we are offering a special JH$50 https://jhicksconsulting.com/jh50special or You may have interest in June 15 Game Plan. Go to www.jhicksconsulting.com /contact...

No matter how DP Nationals went, I want you to see it as education. Be encouraged if you can see where you did well and where you can learn from the situation. Everything helps you move forward in recruiting, its all about perspective. If you struggled this year, you are not alone. Many recruits had injuries and set backs. The beauty of Instagram and emails allows you to get right back in the game...

DP Nationals : Stop by our table June 15th is 5 weeks away, are you prepared ? Do gymnasts need to be in a database to be found? JH Special is happening May 15th Friday What if you have no scores and have been injured this season

Today I do a deep dive into why you may be feeling like recruiting is a bit of shifting sand. Lets break it down and give you some understanding and hope. Remember Luan and Vicki are at Level 9 Westerns and Easterns. We will also be at DP Nationals in Oklahoma. Come by and say hello! We also have a special going on right now and I encourage all the 2028 graduates to consider hiring one of our advi...

1. The Portal 2. Team Culture 3. Leadership 4. Parenting Join Jill and Miss Val on a fun conversation about this important topics for the athlete, parent and coach.

1. Staying calm remove the emotions 2. Understand the NCAA rules 3. Decide what is most important to you 4. Listen to the athlete If you need advising to help with this big decision contact us today at www.jhicksconsulting.com

Topics on todays JH podcast: 1. Canadians and best time to start the recruiting process and the typical challenges you may encounter 2. How to find out if your routines are "Up to the level " for college teams 3. What should 2028 recruits be doing right now 4. How best to communicate the quality of leadership www.jhicksconsulting.com Lets get started!

Today is my conversation with our consultant Mike Linn. His background of 25 years with UCLA gymnasts as the Athletic Performance training coach and current work with club gymnastics teams is very insightful. He prepares athletes to be fit and strong which impacts their results each season. I also recommend hiring Mike to give the athlete a step up day one when they report to their college teams

Rebecca shares her experience as a past club and college gymnast. She has also coached club gymnastics and is certified as a judge. Her experience with Acrobatics and Tumbling is also a huge benefit to JH Consulting. If you want to become a JH Girl go to www.jhicksconsulting.com click on Get Started drop down and fill out the forms page. An advisor will give you a call to discuss our plans.

Andi has been with JH Consulting for almost six years. She has a wealth of knowledge having been a Level 10 gymnast, College Student Athlete and worked in administration. Become a JH Girl today www.jhicksconsulting.com

Christie loves working with athletes of all sports. She is personable and knowledgable when it comes to what classes you should take in high school to be sure you are eligible as a potential recruit. Admissions and Essay writing is her strength too. www.jhicksconsulting.com

Luan shares what it was like raising two daughters who went on to do college gymnastics and one became an Olympian. We also talk about athletic scholarships and some true recruiting stories.

Most athletes and parents are focused on the dream team in the recruiting process. Its often so fun to consider a team that you have always had your heart set on. Jill shares today some of the issues or changes that have occured due to the 20 roster sizes that you may have never considered. Ultimately we want the right fit and want your gymnast to adjust to college well so she has a great experien...

As you know it is 6 up 5 count in NCAA gymnastics meets. The college coach needs to find recruits that can do their routines over and over again in practice and under pressure consistently. How do we get more consistent? Jill shares tips on how you can get 1% better on this very topic. www.jhicksconsulting.com

Jill shares the three top problems she sees that parents, athletes and club coaches may not be aware of in the recruiting process. When designing our sessions with clients, we aim to prevent these issues to give the gymnasts more opportunites to be recruited. Missed recruiting windows Attending the wrong college camps Poor or confusing communication www.jhicksconsulting.com

Jill shares how several Freshman in college who were some of the top recruits are not making the line up on any events. How does this happen and how can your daughter avoid this? Get an expert advisor today! www.jhicksconsulting.com Click on Get Started Fill out the forms page

If you feel like your recruiting journey has been tough, you are not alone. I feel like the bulk of my clients would say they started out really up and positive but it did not last long. It can be stressful and almost overwhelming. This podcast will be encouraging to know you can do it and not to give up Remember we are still offering JH50 for a few more days. If you would like to purchase a 1 hou...

How is your gymnasts preparing to compete with confidence? We need to make this a priority, who is helping them? It is really something to consider. Also, JH$50 starts on Monday Dec 15th. This is a great opportunity to meet with one of our advisors for 1 hour. You can be any level, age or sport. You do have to be a client who has never met with one of our advisors. We look forward to meeting you a...

Every parent wants to be an asset in their athletes recruiting process. Jill shares some of the statement's she hears from parents when they call and inquire about our services. Our goal is to take the pressure off of the parent and athlete. If you have interest in hiring an advisor for your athlete, you have come to the right place. In November we had over 60 athletes sign to college teams. L...

Jill shares an overview of the recruiting process and what 2028 and 2029 can expect now that they are in high school . We have a special starting the first week of December you wont want to miss. However, if you would like to learn more about JH Consulting go to www.jhicksconsulting.com click on Get Started and fill out the forms page.