Jill interviews Robyn Jaslow, whose daughter just graduated from the Arizona State gymnastics team. Robyn shares with you from the parent perspective the adjustments and challenges of being the support system for your athlete when they are at college. Also, Robyn shares what it was like being the parent when Jordyn unfortunately called saying she injured her knee and was going to need surgery.

This is a very practical podcast on the realities of being the parent of a student athlete and I believe you will also be encouraged to know you are not alone with your questions and concerns. I also like the tips Robyn gives at the end on things to focus on while your gymnast is still at home with you in preparing them for when they go off to college.

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Jill discusses tips on how to best prepare, how to share your strengths and do a great job on your phone calls with college coaches. It can be intimidating to think about being on a call with a college coach. We want you to stand out and shine. It's just like preparing for a meet. You have to practice. So enjoy the information on this podcast and remember JUST BE YOU! That first call can be challenging, but you will get the hang of it.

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Wouldn't it be great if the college coach would call you on June 15th after your Sophomore year and say "we want you and here is your scholarship offer". It just does not happen like that very often. For the bulk of athletes, recruiting is a grueling period of time of many ups and downs. Jill shares today how you can know if a college coach is serious about you. Take a listen and be prepared to jot down some questions you can ask that will help give you an idea of their seriousness.

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It is a fun week for many gymnast who have finished their Sophomore year. It can be a time for the gymnast to find out which college coaches are interested in them. Will it be a text, phone call, email or visit to watch you practice. Whichever it is, you need to be prepared. Lots of tips on this podcast, but remember many JH Girls from the past were recruited without being contacted on this day. Also, every college coach has their own style of reaching out. What works for one coach may be very different from another. Stay focused no matter if you get contacted or not on working hard on your upgrades and continue reaching out. It may take a little more time to get noticed.

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Have you ever watched gymnasts in your gym or at meets who look down and seem uninterested in what they are doing? Now compare that to a gymnast like Laurie Hernandez. Wow what a performer she was and is. This is what college coaches see when they watch you. Do you show your heart and passion when you perform. Are you creating energy and making people want to watch you? Jill gives a twist on how to go into Nationals with being prepared to show the college coach the size of your heart. It will not only impact your performance, but it tells a college coach you will be able to handle competing in front of a crowd.

Have fun if you are traveling to Nationals, but if not no problem. Try to think of ways you can perform while working your upgrades. You've Got This

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It is so important for you the athlete, to get recruiting done prior to starting the meet. Email the college coaches on your list by Sunday and let them know the day and time you compete. Also, post a headshot on Instagram or put a headshot in your email. You want them to be able to find you quickly when you are competing. So the #1 item is to stop thinking about recruiting after you send off the last email to college coaches. Take next week for you! Go into Nationals with a plan and execute the plan. Make no excuses and remember the importance of one event at a time.

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There is nothing worse than training lots of numbers but struggling to compete consistently. This podcasts helps to remind the athlete how important it is to compete by training your mind to be positive. We know the college coaches look for a lot of things, but consistency is high on their list. Being a one hit wonder does not work in our sport. Six up five count is the name of the game in the college meet. The college coach has to know you can hit when it counts.

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Whether you are moving on to Westerns, Eastern or DP Nationals or not, you are still recruitable. In the podcast Jill discusses everything you should be doing and how you can be encouraged even with injuries or struggles at this point in your season. LEARN, GROW & DEVELOP. Also, be sure your definition of success is about your EFFORT and not just the outcome of medals, placement or trophies.

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It is normal to worry about Regionals. Will I qualify to Nationals or will my future college coach be at the meet and be disappointed in me if I do not compete well. Jill, puts your mind at ease as she shares her definition of success. Life is not fair and there is so much we can not control. You want to go into this weekend with the right mind set. It can make all the difference for not only the athlete bur also the parent.

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This episode explains the different ways a recruit can ultimately get onto a college team. So many times we rule out Level 9's, but Jill shares her "Shannon" story and how this Level 9 not only received a walk on spot to one of her college teams, but also an athletic scholarship.

Enjoy this encouragement and reach out to us if you would like more information

We like to start by Level 9 or 9th grade whichever comes first

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