Jill Hicks

College Recruiting with Jill Hicks

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Hi! I am Jill Hicks, and I am passionate about helping parents and athletes through the college recruiting process. Understanding the NCAA, knowing when to start and how to market yourself to college coaches are all topics we will explore. You will no longer feel overwhelmed as the parent and I will build confidence in your athlete to have a smoother journey to the right college team. I am grateful to have been a scholarship athlete and 20 year college coach as it has prepared me to help YOU! Lets ignite your recruiting process.

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Jill Hicks

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Sports

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Aja Sims Fletcher Alabama All - American and Volunteer coach 24.08.2021

Fantastic conversation with Aja about her college recruiting journey to University of Alabama gymnastics team.  We discuss what it was like going to college a year early, trying to make the lineup and what she feels are the strengths of this team and coaching staff.  Aja was also a volunteer at Alabama and now choreographs floor and beam routines for girls in club gymnastics.  You can contact her...

How do mental blocks impact your recruiting 17.08.2021

Not being able to do a skill or an event can be so frustrating, especially when you are in the thick of recruiting.  Vicki and I discuss this challenging and sometimes hidden topic.  Do you tell the college coach and when is a good time to do this?  What if the college coach asks you why you are not showing videos of a specific event?  We shed light on this topic and give you s...

Miss Val 10.08.2021

We could talk forever! 1.  The choices we make dictate the life we lead (conversations from Super Girl Power Camp) 2.  The Olympics, what we learned and how it will impact the gymnastics community  3.  Inside perspective of the “Gold Over America” tour with Simone Biles 

Gracie Kramer UCLA gymnast 04.08.2021

You are going to love Gracie's open and honest discussion about her club to college journey and dealing with the stress of being a walk on at UCLA.  She shares her challenges with ADHD and anxiety and how she grew from being closed off in her own terms "selfish"  to a team player.  Gracie has tips on how to compete with confidence and how to have fun in the sport of gymnastics.  She has started a...

Why do gymnasts change their verbal commitments? 29.07.2021

It is important to take your time before you verbally commit to a college team.  While it is an exciting time to be asked to verbally commit, you must do your due diligence so that your word to the college coach will stand through time.   1.  Be sure it is the right fit academically 2.  Keep videoing and communicating even after the verbal commitment  3.  Do you own vetting of the school, team and...

Dropping your daughter off at her college 21.07.2021

My advisors give you some tips on what to expect and how to prepare for the leaving your daughter at college 

College visits and meetings with support staff 13.07.2021

Advice on how to ace your meetings when you are on your college visits

Make the most of college summer camps 05.07.2021

5 areas to evaluate when at summer college camps

How to know if a college coach is serious about you 30.06.2021

7 items that college coaches often do with serious recruits

Topics to discuss with college coaches 22.06.2021

It can be hard to know as the recruit and parent what topics are off limits and what is ok to bring up.  This episode covers 20 topics and how to bring them up with the college coaches.  

How to prepare for college coaches coming to watch your practice 22.06.2021

Have a plan for your practice to show the college coach your best training and skills.

Preparing for phone calls with college coaches 07.06.2021

20 Tips for phone calls - Questions the college coaches may ask- Questions you can ask the college coach

Some say it’s about the scholarship, I say it’s about finding the right home 31.05.2021

What is a “full ride” scholarship and can this be your goal ?

College Recruiting with Jill Hicks (Trailer) 30.05.2021

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