College Recruiting with Jill Hicks

NLI will no longer exist

After 60 years the NCAA just announce the NLI will no longer exist. How will this impact your athlete? Join our team for a smoother recruiting path to your dream school www.jhicksconsulting.com

Can your gymnast be recruited to a top ranked team

Today Jill shares what it often takes for a gymnast to have a shot at a top ranked college gymnastics team. www.jhicksconsulting.com Click on get started Fill out the forms page An advisor will call you

How to get a scholarship in college gymnastics

Do you struggle to promote yourself to college coaches?

Marketing yourself is a whole new thing for gymnast. It can sometimes feel awkward and like you are bragging. Check out this podcast for practical tips on how you can look at this a little bit differently which in turn might make promoting yourself in the recruiting processa bit smoother. www.jhicksconsulting.com Fill out our contact form and receive a call from one of our expert advisors

Help! I'm a 2026 with no OFFICIAL VISITS

This podcast is all about not worrying if you have no official or unofficial visits yet. Be encouraged recruiting looks different for everyone. Jill shares the different paths your recruiting might look like as you head into putting your routines together to compete in 2025. If you need advice on the college recruiting process, contact us at www.jhicksconsulting.com click on Get Started and fill out the forms page. An advisor will give you a call.

How to get noticed through your emails

Emailing college coaches sounds easy, but it can be one of the most challenging parts of recruiting. Timing is crucial, but deciding on the right level of schools first is the key. Then being patient and not just sending because you are a Level 10 is very hard. No one wants to be left out, so many recruits email way to early and do not realize their information may be deleted. Jill shares the importance of when to email and the content that catches the college coaches attention.

2025's Be encouraged

Today I share why some 2025's might feel like college coaches are pausing on recruiting and not responding. Also, there are things that you can still be doing. Don't give up, keep working hard and be ready to shine in January. This is powerful and when doors do open up, you will be ready. www.jhicksconsulting.com click on get started an advisor will give you a call

Student Managers, Fall Clinics and Evaluating Summer

Enjoy these three topics! Summer is almost finished and it is time to evaluate and look forward to the fall. www.jhicksconsulting.com we are here for you and your athlete to make the recruiting process smoother

How to pick the right Fall Clinic for you

Fall Clinics can be amazing opportunities, but you must think through your purpose and understand from a college coaches perspective if it is the best for you. Jill shares what to look for if you are young in choosing a fall clinic and also if you are a junior or senior in high school.

Get in the drivers seat of your recruiting

Every recruit no matter what level you are or what tier you might be in, feels the tension in recruiting. How serious is the college coach about you? Should you attend their college camp or visit their campus? Are there questions you can ask the college coach to help you manage your recruiting better and put you more in the drivers seat. Join JH Consulting www.jhicksconsulting.com We like to start by Level 9 or 9th grade We advise more than just gymnasts. Acro & Tumbling, cheer aquatics....

Top questions lately from our clients

Enjoy this session with Vicki, another advisor at JH Consulting. We pick 10 of the most frequently asked questions from our clients. www.jhicksconsulting.com Join our team by going to the website and click on Get Started. Fill out the forms page and press submit.

Leap Year!

Today my guest is Jill Steele! She is an author who happens to have been one of my club teammates. She was an outstanding college gymnast at University of Southern California (USC) and she has launched a new book called "Leap Year". A gripping story of ambition and self discovery, Becca grapples with the ultimate question: Can she have it all? https://www.amazon.com/Leap-Year-Jill-Steele-ebook/dp/B0D88D5M6G/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2KS0SIAJUATM1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oHh8Oatm04biPJItBzu1uiLOQNpviztxG6-5Yv...

Losing a scholarship because of injury or surgery

This is so unfortunate but it does happen and that is losing a scholarship because of injury or surgery. Jill shares tips on how to mange these situations. The key is take time for yourself to grieve the injury and loss of possible scholarship and then get back in the recruiting game. It is not easy but you can do it and most importantly communicate with college coaches at all times when you get injured. They do not like finding out through "other people".

Big changes ahead for the NCAA

Today we discuss the House Class Action Lawsuit and the impact on the NCAA. How will this potentially impact the sport of gymnastics? Jill also reminds recruits the importance of picking college summer camps wisely. We have seven advisors at JH Consulting. We are a personal advising business that works with the client and family one on one. Let's Get Started! www.jhicksconsulting.com

Lets Evaluate June 15th

June 15th was a crazy day for some recruits. Lots of stress leading up to that moment, but I want to encourage anyone who did not receive communication from a college coach not to worry. Recruiting will happen throughout your senior year. Jill shares some of the back side of recruiting in regards to what the college coaches go through in determining who they need to recruit. www.jhicksconsulting.com

How to pick the right coaching staff for you in college

Jill interviews one of the most decorated gymnasts at Oregon State, Chari Knight! Until this year she held the most 10's scored at OSU. As I was sitting with Chari during her recent chemo treatments, I realized how special our relationship is and will always be and how fortunate I was to coach her in college . Chari shares why she picked OSU and how she felt valued as a person. If you haven't seen Chari's beam or floor routines in college, check out this link below. Her lines on beam were some o...

When your college coach takes a new head coaching job

Today I share tips on how to manage as a parent and athlete when your head coach takes a new job at a different university

Getting Recruited vs Preparing For Recruiting

I realized many gymnasts and parents might wonder why they would need JH Consulting if they are pretty sure they will get recruited. The answer is ........We also are here to prepare the gymnast and parent for the recruiting process. There is so much more to recruiting and making a great decision than. just saying "yes" to a team. If you want to experience JH Consulting up close and personal, you may want to purchase our special that is going on right now. JH$50! Ends June 15th. Go to www.jhicks...

Take advantage of JH$50

Jill shares the details of this amazing promotion that runs only twice a year. Get on board and taste what it is like to work with our experienced advisors. JH$50 is a one hour consultation and anyone from any sport and level is allowed to purchase. Offer in soon. Head to www.jhicksconsulting.com click on Get Started fill out the forms page and an advisor will contact you with scheduling details.

Nationals is done. Now what?

Jill shares multiple items you should be focused on right now. Whether you qualified and competed at Nationals or now you need to keep your recruiting moving forward. +Rest and recover +Evaluate/ learn/grow and share +Video +Email +Prepare for direct communication +Map out summer camps +Possible proposal changes from college coaches +Questions you need to ask +Club coaches job in recruiting +Parent tips Become a JH Girl- Calling all Level 9, 10 and Elites. We are here to answer your questions, p...

Why JHC likes to start the recruiting process at Level 9

I can understand why many people are confused as to when to start the recruiting process. They often compare the start time to the end of high school senior year because that is when they themselves started or they do not understand the NCAA rules and the sport of gymnastics. This topic will help you understand the reason behind why JHC likes to start with research and education first at Level 9. If you would like to become a JH Girl and you are a Level 9 you can go to www.jhicksconsulting.com c...

Can you talk to college coaches at Nationals

This podcast is all about talking to college coaches at Western's, Eastern's and DP Nationals. Jill shares the NCAA rules for Division 1, 2 and 3. If you would like to become a JH Girl and receive personal advising on your college recruiting journey, go to www.jhicksconsulting.com and click on Get Started. One of our advisors will give you a call once you have filled out the forms page.

What college coaches look for at Western's, Eastern's and DP Nationals

Jill shares 8 items to be aware of at the next big meets that are coming up. Yes, college coaches are looking for the best athletes who can score what they need on their teams, but there is so much more they look at. Join JH Consulting today we will get you prepared for June 15th and beyond. Or check out www.jhicksconsulting.com and all the advising we offer. We also have a new coach on our team Mike Linn. He will get your athlete prepared for college to arrive on campus ready for conditioning a...

Where do you go from here

If you qualified to DP Nationals, Western's or Eastern's or not I have some tips for you to keep your recruiting moving forward.

A letter to the parent of an athlete from Jill

You are raising an incredible human being

Compete with confidence

On this podcast I enjoyed speaking with Ariana LeBlanc who was an Elite gymnast and owns The Mindful Gymnast. Ariana shares tips on how to overcome your fears in the sport of gymnastics and ways to uncover and identify why you may struggle with your confidence when you compete. www.themindfulgymnast.com

Rest, Restoration and Relaxation

Many gymnasts do not realize how important it is to take some time off in the peak of their season. They are so used to pushing everyday going to school and the gym. Rest, restoration and relaxation are crucial aspects of an athlete's overall recovery and positive outcome to their performance. This time of season you may find you have a few weekends off. This is a great opportunity to allow yourself to recover and it can have very positive result to the rest of your season....

What does it show the college coach when you compete well

Of course everyone wants to hit or compete well at meets. It shows the college coach many things that are important when they are trying to decide on their future teams. But what if you struggle? Jill shares how you can turn your season into something positive by communicating all that you are learning whether things go smooth or rocky.

No Comparisons

It is so refreshing and like a breath of fresh air when we stop looking around at others and comparing ourselves to them. We are all at a different pace, ability and timing in regards to our progress and being recruited Staying focused on what we can control is the key! But I also believe being grateful for the little things in our lives will release us from a lot of anxiety. It is so important to go to practice and meets focused on you and not looking around at others. Be encouraged as you list...

The one area most recruits like to skip over

Research is a key factor in setting you up for success in the college recruiting process. College coaches are very impressed with a recruit who has taken the time to learn on their own about the academics and athletics. There are so many ways to make this fun and get you ready to step up to the plate when you start to have direct communication with college coaches