College Recruiting with Jill Hicks

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 everyone. Zoom link below:

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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 athletes who are transitioning out of their sport.

See her information at instagram @yourfullform

🎙️ 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 of the changes happening in college gymnastics recruiting, we have to be willing to think differently and get creative.

What if more gymnasts viewed D2 or D3 as a potential pathway to their dream D1 school?

It certainly isn't the right path for everyone, and it shouldn't be approached simply as a way to “get to D1.”

But it is a path worth discussing and considering.

The recruiting landscape is changing—and sometimes finding the right path means being willing to think outside the traditional recruiting model.

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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 too. They are changing how they recruit. We must make adjustments and our job is to guide every family on the right path.

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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 campuses.

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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 making the lineup, learning your routines, balancing classes, and adjusting to college life. Those are all important goals.

But eventually, something changes.

You begin to realize that college gymnastics is about much more than scores, routines, or even championships.

It's about people.

It's about relationships.

It's about the legacy you leave behind.

Reminder: People may forget what you said, but most people never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou

We are here for you:

Level 9-10 We offer Short and Long Term Plans

Level 6-8 We offer the Bright Future Advising Plan

All athletes: We offer Academic/ Essay writing advising

Conditioning: We offer assistance in the area of conditioning too

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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.

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 questions.

Today is all about the advantages of being a late bloomer in the college recruiting process.

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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 unexpected twists that led her from one university to another. Looking back, she now believes every change happened for a reason and ultimately brought her exactly where she was meant to be.

We discuss what it was like at each university, the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and how those experiences helped shape her into the person she is today. Her story is a powerful reminder that the recruiting journey—and life itself—doesn't always follow a straight path.

Now, Tara is preparing for her next adventure: law school. I have no doubt she will continue to do incredible things and make an impact wherever life takes her.

This episode is for every athlete and parent who needs a reminder that persistence, resilience, and trusting the process can lead to opportunities beyond what you ever imagined.

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