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College Recruiting with Jill Hicks
by Jill Hicks
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.
Episodes
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Not Recruited Yet! Lets Go
This podcast is for gymnasts who are "not recruited yet". Parents there are tips for you too, so. listen until the end. Be encouraged and stay strong. We are in your corner. Also, catch my next Recruiting Workshop October 7 /Wed at 12pm PST. Is your gymnast recruitable? It is free and open to...
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She arrived to Florida ready to compete....then everything changed
Vanasia Bradley shares her story with us today. She was an Elite gymnast who was recruited to University of Florida to compete on their gymnastics team. Unfortunately, she was told she needed to injure retire due to some past back injuries. She is now moving into life coaching and helping…
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Will we start seeing gymnasts go D2/D3 first and then transfer to D1
🎙️ What If Your First College Isn't Your Final College? In many college sports, athletes are encouraged to consider starting at a Division II or Division III program and transferring to Division I after a year or two. Gymnastics has traditionally looked at this pathway differently. But with all…
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The recent NCAA changes and how it impacts you
You may have heard that the NCAA made some major changes recently. How will this impact your gymnast? What do you need to know about : 1. 5 for 5 2. Portal impact 3. Roster limits Jill shares the inside scoop on what the college coaches are sharing. These NCAA changes impact every college coach...
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How to get my gymnast to look at schools she does not want to consider
I had two parents this week frustrated with their gymnasts because they would not consider anything but dream schools on their lists . This is actually very common. Take a listen and be inspired to change the narrative on how you communicate, listen and help them to explore new college teams and...
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Will you leave a legacy on your college team ?
Today, I want to talk about something that isn't discussed enough in college recruiting. We spend years helping athletes get recruited, commit to a college, and achieve the dream of competing in NCAA gymnastics. But what happens after you arrive on campus? At first, everything revolves around...
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What no one tells you about being a student -athlete
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.
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Every day life as a college gymnast
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...
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Encouragement for the late bloomer
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
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The Power of Persistence : Tara's Journey Through Change
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...
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What is happening in recruiting right now?
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…
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You must solve the college coaches problem
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...
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DP Nationals: How to capitalize on your outcomes and June 15 Game Plan
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...
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Lots of important topics today
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
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What a crazy week in the world of gymnastics
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…
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Rapid fire with Miss Val
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.
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What to do when your college coach is let go
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
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Conversation with another one of our advisors, Vicki May
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…
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Be strong for club, be strong for college
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…
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Get to know our advisor Rebecca!
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...
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Conversations with Andi; Iowa State, Imposter Syndrome and Top Trends in Recruiting Now
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
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What Families Need to Know About Academics & Admissions (with Christie)
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
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Conversations with my advisors at JH Consulting /First up is Luan
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.
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Dream Team or Right Team
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....
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How important is consistency to the college coach?
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....
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The Problems We Prevent in the College Recruiting Process
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…
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When Top Recruits Don't Make The Line Up
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
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Recruiting is hard, we must keep it fun!
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...
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Do most gymnasts have to figure out how to compete with confidence by themselves? Also, get ready for JH$50
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....
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Help! I don't want to mess up my daughter's recruiting
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...
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2028-2029 Its go time for recruiting
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...
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Lauren Supnet's journey to Stanford's gymnastics team
Lauren's family immigrated to the United States from the Philippines. Her grandfather's dream was for his daughters and grand children to someday attend one of our strong academic colleges. This story is very touching and I can't say enough great things about how hard Lauren worked throughout the...
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JJ's recruiting journey to University of Arizona gymnastics team
Today we have a delightful guest and her mom to share with us their recruiting journey. I have been advising JJ for a year and a 1/2. She has worked very hard to get to this point. Lots of ups and downs for sure. Be sure to listen to the end as JJ has some really good words of wisdon for all of…
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When college coaches go quiet
You have been emailing and even a few phone calls with a college coach then all of a sudden nothing. You don't know if they have moved on or they just got busy. What should you do? In this episode Jill gives encouragement to the athlete who is confused and needs some practical tips on what is...
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NLI is gone, now its the Athletic Grant in Aid
The basic information you need to know if you are signing in November. Due to the lawsuit this part of recruiting has a new name and some new features. www.jhicksconsulting.com Become a JH Girl today go to the website link and click on Get Started. An advisor will give you a call We also do club...
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Don't Give Up!
I hope you find this podcast encouraging. I feel like there are lots of recruits that are struggling to stay positive. You can do it! www.jhicksconsulting.com We are in your corner, Jill
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Admissions and your college essay with our amazing specialist Christie
This is a great conversation with our admission and essay advisor Christie. She is creative, kind and passionate about helping high school students write the best essay possible and give tips on admissions into colleges.
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From Gymnast to Team Manager at UCLA
Rachel and her father share her gymnastics journey. She was a Level 10 for 5 years but injuries did not allow her to pursue becoming a college gymnasts. The story does not end there. Rachel is now heading to her dream school, UCLA! This is a very special girl who I know will be such an...
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How to Showcase a Late Bloomer
Lots of details on how I advise a "late bloomer" in the recruiting process. If you want to receive a personal advisor at JH Consulting go to www.jhicksconsulting.com click on Get Started and drop down to your sport. Fill out the forms page and submit. An advisor will get right back to you.
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Nadalie Walsh, past college coach shares her new business with us
Nadalie shares with us her next adventure after being a college gymnastics coach for 25 years. She is beginning a business which will train elite athletes mindset and character to get to help them thrive in their sport. We discuss fear and confidence and why gymnasts struggle with these issues....
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Athletic Performance coach Mike Linn: Why every athlete and parent should understand these benefits
One area that is often overlooked in the athletes life is hiring an Athletic Performance coach. We are so fortunate to have Mike Linn who was the Director of Athletic Performance at UCLA for 25 years. He shares the many benefits as to how he can help the Level 9 working to become a Level 10 in...
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Do you have your Official Visits booked?
You have had your phone calls and gone to summer college camps, now its time to move into the phase of Official Visits. How many OV should you schedule? What order should they be in? What if you do not have any OV scheduled yet? How do you get more visits on the calendar? If you need help in the...
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Parents most asked questions about the college recruiting process
Today I am sharing 4 of the most asked questions: 1. Is my daughter really good enough to be a Div 1 gymnast? 2. When should we get started? 3. How can my daughter get noticed by college coaches ? 4. Will my daughter receive a Div 1 scholarship? If you want to get started with one of our personal...
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Where do you find your fulfillment?
I was inspired by a recent interview with Scottie Scheffler, the top golfer in the world right now. He talked about winning and fulfillment. Take a listen and set aside some time to ask yourself, why you do sports. Are you fulfilled when you win? How might this be impacting your results?...
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Become a specialist and receive a D1 scholarship
I believe there will be many college coaches at the Power 5 schools possibly looking for specialist in the next few months. If that is you, get your event ready. Vault and Bars are the two events most college coaches seem to be looking for to fill in their lineups. Contact us today for more...
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When the gymnast meets with the right summer camp it can be magical
Jill shares the importance of picking the right summer camps at the right time. She has seen many of her clients get recruited from going to the right summer college camps. It is important to pick camps that have gymnasts with your level of routines, start values and scores. If you need…
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Should you hire an advisor to help with the college recruiting process?
Today we talk about the importance of hiring an advisor for your athlete in the college recruiting process. www.jhicksconsulting.com We are here for you. Did you know our adivsors were college coaches and college athletes? This is very important and will bring specific strengths to helping your...
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College Sports Has Changed Forever
Jill shares the details of how gymnastics college teams may change the way they recruit and how scholarships will potentially be adjusted.
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Details about the "Dead Period"
Jill is going to give you all the details about the dead period and how parents can also prepare for June 15th. Thank you for taking part in either our JH$50 or the recent webinar Preparing for June 15th. www.jhicksconsulting.com
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When the college coach comes to watch practice
Enjoy this topic on tips on how to have a great practice when a college coach comes to watch you train www.jhicksconsulting.com
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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