College Recruiting with Jill Hicks

Be a confident recruit

Can you answer yes to the 10 questions in this episode? I am going to challenge you to consider how you are approaching the recruiting process as I believe it will build your confidence as a recruit. There is nothing more powerful to a college coach than confidence. It is that important factor a college coach is looking for when they make a final decision. If you want help navigating the recruiting process go to www.jhicksconsulting.com and click on Get Started and fill out the forms page....

A&T is not a step down!

Gabby Spencer, dreamed of becoming an artistic gymnast in college. She finished 5th on floor at JO Nationals, but struggled through injuries and still received a walk-on offer to Southern Utah. Another injury had her coming home after her Freshman year for surgery. Not wanting to give up and a phone call from an A&T coach turned her in a new direction. She always saw A&T as a step down, but she is here today to share that she was wrong. Her mom talked her into taking a trip to Azusa Paci...

Official and Unofficial visits

Are you prepared for your college visits? This episode will touch on what to wear, questions to ask, topics to avoid and much more.

Conversations with a JH mom who navigated club and college with 3 daughters

Rebecca Walsh, the mom of three JH Girls shares their college recruiting journey. Liz, is at MSU not doing college gymnastics. Abbey competes for Brown and Tara is a Sophomore on Auburn's team. The wisdom and insight from her perspective is sure to be encouraging. She share her daughters academic direction, the differences between a large and small school experience and how they have persevered through the pandemic.

How do I know which Division is right for me

Most athletes say they want to be on a Division 1 team, but is that the best fit for you both academically and athletically? I will be discussing 4 things you can do to evaluate what will be best for you when looking at college teams.

Aja Sims Fletcher Alabama All - American and Volunteer coach

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 at her email asims1@crimson.ua.edu

How do mental blocks impact your recruiting

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 some hope. You can still be recruited depending on our situation and how you handle it. Both Vicki and I experienced having c...

Miss Val

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

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 new business "Gracie Kramer Virtual Gymnastics Coach" and you can reach her at gracekramer98@gmail.com f...

Why do gymnasts change their verbal commitments?

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 coaches

Dropping your daughter off at her college

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

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

Make the most of college summer camps

5 areas to evaluate when at summer college camps

How to know if a college coach is serious about you

7 items that college coaches often do with serious recruits

Topics to discuss with college coaches

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

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

Preparing for phone calls with college coaches

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

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

College Recruiting with Jill Hicks (Trailer)