College Recruiting with Jill Hicks

Kirsten is a former collegiate gymnast, coach, physical therapist and now gym mom who shares with us her brilliant idea of starting a non profit. The Lineup Foundation is a non profit that helps kids stay in sports when difficulties arise. If you would like more information see website below: www.thelineupfoundation.com

Instagram is the number one social media platform used by college coaches in the sport of gymnastics. You will want to show college coaches not only what you do, but also who you are. Also, be sure to register for JH$100. This special benefits both the 2026 and 2025 athlete or anyone in direct communication with college coaches. This 3 part series is for the parent and athlete which will also focu...

Is your gymnast prepared and confident to speak on their own behalf on June 15th or do they fear they are going to look like they are bragging? Are you as the parent ready for college coaches questions? This part of recruiting can be a deal breaker and we want you prepared. This is the time for your gymnast to shine and compete for a spot on a team or a scholarship. This podcast gives the athlete...

Enjoy this podcast from a JH mom who shares how her daughter Molly landed a scholarship at Clemson University for 2025. Be sure to watch for our brand new JH Special. We will be launching it next Thursday Feb 15th. You can email Jill if you would like to get on the list to receive the details in your inbox next week. jill@jhicksconsulting.com

I always say recruiting is like a roller coaster ride. Lots of ups and downs throughout the journey. Audrey was on her way to a Division 1 team and encountered a few injuries. Ultimately, she decided it was best to not pursue college gymnastics. While not easy I so appreciate Audrey being willing to let us into her story. She is strong, smart and took the time to make the best decision for her fut...

Have you wanted to be a team manager on a college team? Camden is loving her first year experience at UCLA. How she applied, spoke to the coaching staff and was offered this position is all very interesting. Do you need a college recruiting advisor? We help athletes in the college recruiting process, transfer portal and finding the right fit to becoming a team manager. Go to www.jhicksconsulting C...

Once you get the attention of the college coach, how do you take it to the next level? Jill shares three of her top items she believes will turn the head of the college coach. Also, watch for our new JH Special. 2026 gymnast we have a great series for you to prepare you for June 15. You won't want to miss this. Details will be launched soon. www.jhicksconsulting.com Click on Get started Fill o...

Have you had your first meet of 2024? How did it go? How are you going to improve for the next meet? Did you know advocating for yourself can make a huge impact on having a full season of meets? Parents and club coaches, be sure to create an atmosphere where you athlete can open up and share with you all they are going through. If you want to meet with one of our advisors to discuss Recruiting Tra...

Today's episodes highlights the importance of both the college coach and the recruit to focus on being honest in the recruiting process. Jill shares tips on how to navigate the challenges of know when you are getting the truth and when it can "feel" like the the college coach may not have been honest. At JH Consulting we like to give our clients specific questions to ask the college...

Dream big in 2024. Take the time to think through what you would like to accomplish but I also want to encourage you to set your intention as this can be the key to an amazing year. www.jhicksconsulting.com JH$50 ends Jan 2nd Go to www.jhicksconsulting.com Click on Get Started Drop down to the forms page and fill out your sport In the comments put JH$50 An advisor will send you an email with the n...

We just announced JH$50 is now available to all our first time clients. It starts today and ends on Jan 2nd. Go to www.jhicksconsulting.com click on Get Started and fill out the forms page in the comments put JH$50. An advisor will contact you with all the details.

Hear from a dad whose daughter is currently on the Lindenwood gymnastics team. Today we discussed the heartbreaking announcement that Lindenwood gymnastics team would be dropped at the end of this season to fundraising in hopes to save the program.

Anna and her mom share with us on this podcast her injury journey and ultimately making the very hard decision of not pursuing college gymnastics. I believe we must share not just the "good" and "fun" things about recruiting, but also the challenges. I am so proud of this JH Girl that I have been working with the last year. www.jhicksconsulting.com

Meet Mike Linn, Athletic Performance Director at UCLA for over 2 decades and now JH Consulting’s newest advisor. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team and I am excited for you all to get to know him!

2024 is almost here! Are you ready? Of course not......You should not feel like you have all your routines together quite yet. You have a whole season in front of you to struggle, learn and progress. You are normal! This podcast will give you a purpose and a focus even when you feel afraid and know you don't have it all together. Jill also shares some tips for the parent who is not sure what t...

There are many of you who graduate in 2024 who are looking to find just the right college gymnastics team. There are some specific things I would recommend. Enjoy this podcast filled with tips and what you can be focused on. Remember "you never know" what can happen, so stay positive and know the college coaches will be recruiting into your senior year.

Are you having positive or negative self talk right about now? If you have not committed or did not get to sign this week, we need to evaluate and get you on the right track to have an incredible season. www.jhicksconsulting.com

Take a listen to the list of things Jill sees the best recruits doing. Yes, skills scores and start values are most important. But, when you package these items with your skills and routines you are going to be golden. www.jhicksconsulting.com We are adding Volleyball and Football as well as an Athletic Performance Coach. More details coming your way.

Every family has different priorities and perspective on the college recruiting process. I have really enjoyed working with this JH Girl because she has persevered through so much. Gym and coaching changes as well as not becoming a Level 10 until her senior year.

This JH mom shares what it is like to be a part of her daughters recruiting process having no previous experience and what she has learned and what she is hopeful for in the coming years.

Traci was an elite gymnasts who also competed for University of Utah. She graduated with a masters in Exercise Science with an emphasis on psychology. She now works with many gymnasts with fear issues and also helps athletes with performance enhancement. You can find Traci at: www.aspireperformance.studio

This JH family hired me the summer prior to their Level 10 gymnast entering her senior year. She had an injury and no offers. We put a plan together and she went from feeling lost in the process to having two opportunities.

It is so encouraging to hear you are not alone when you are going through the recruiting process. Today Jill speaks with a mom of a Level 10 gymnast who is a senior. She shares what it has been like to still not know where her daughter will land for college. www.jhicksconsulting.com

Parents you are amazing! You can do this. Hang in there and be encouraged by some of the tips Jill shares with you today. www.jhicksconsulting.com Join the JH family and receive a personal advisor to help you walk through the process from start to finish. We know it is hard and difficult. We want to shed some light on your daughters path. Go to the website click on Get Started and fill out the for...

Going on Official Visits start out to be a blast. But there are things no one explains in the beginning. Find out some of the things you may not know about Official Visits on the podcast today.