College Recruiting with Jill Hicks

Such an encouraging recruiting story for all you JH parents and gymnasts out there. This is one of my families that contacted me this summer. This gymnast was recovering from an injury and felt stuck in the recruiting process. After a few sessions and review of the gymnasts skills, scores and start values things got rolling. Before they knew it she had a full athletic scholarship offer and another opportunity to a prestigious academic college.

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It is so encouraging to hear you are not alone when you are going through the recruiting process. Today Jill speaks with a mom of a Level 10 gymnast who is a senior. She shares what it has been like to still not know where her daughter will land for college.

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Parents you are amazing! You can do this. Hang in there and be encouraged by some of the tips Jill shares with you today.

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Join the JH family and receive a personal advisor to help you walk through the process from start to finish. We know it is hard and difficult. We want to shed some light on your daughters path. Go to the website click on Get Started and fill out the forms page. An advisor will call you back and share with you what we do and answer your questions.

Going on Official Visits start out to be a blast. But there are things no one explains in the beginning. Find out some of the things you may not know about Official Visits on the podcast today.

I think most Level 9's who are Sophomores often feel like they may be left behind in the recruiting process. This episode will give you a purpose and a plan. You do not need to stress or worry. Jill shares a plan that will help you realize what you can be doing and how "waiting" to send out emails is often a great idea. College coaches look for strong basics at Level 9 and they know you will add in your "D" skills throughout your Junior year.

You've got this. Enjoy your season and set your goals both academically and athletically. This year should be when you set your foundation for recruiting. The outreach phase will come, it may just look a little different than. other gymnasts who have been Level 10 for a while.

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For some recruits it feels very dark. They are not getting responses from college coaches except "keep sending updates". We need to turn the light on to your recruiting. At JH Consulting this is our goal. We like to do a deep dive into your past and evaluate all things you have been doing and why you might be in the dark and have no movement forward. Sometimes it is the skill level or choice of skills on an event that is holding things back. Other times it can be the list of schools your are reaching out to. I have also seen many shy recruits just not saying the right things to a college coach to get their attention. There are so many ways to turn the light on to your recruiting. First and foremost you need to be open. Open to hearing the truth about your situation. This can be tough for some. But when the athlete and parent are open, I often see change happen quickly. Enjoy this encouraging and hopeful podcast and let us know if you need help in the college recruiting process.

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If you are not recruited yet, I want you to know you can do this. Enjoy listening to this podcast about just a few tips and encouragement for the 2024 graduate who is wondering how this is going to all come together.

If you feel stuck or wonder why you are not hearing from college coaches, contact JH Consulting today. We will evaluate your situation and encourage you with a specific plan. Maybe it's who you are contacting or it could be the videos you are loading. Sometimes you just need to put in your upgrades to get things rolling with college coaches. We are here for you!

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1. Getting to Level 10 too late

2. Injuries

3. Rejection

4. Not living up to parents and coaches expectations

Jill covers all these areas and how to move through them instead of making them roadblocks.

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Official and Unofficial visits are crucial in the college athletic recruiting process. You want to be prepared and do your research. Bring the energy and show the college coach you are serious about their team and school. Be sure to put your phone away and be focused on every person. The college team will often vote after you leave. Did you connect with the girls? Did you ask them questions and show that you wanted to get to know them? Yes, it is a time for you to show them who you are in person, but it is also a time for the team to decide if you will fit in. During this podcast Jill shares ten items for you to think about prior to your official or unofficial visit.

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Join Recruiting 101- for many interviews and once a month zoom with Jill. Ask questions and go deeper with understanding the college recruiting process.

I attended another great few days in Northern California at Supergirl Power Camp. Miss Val and I shared with the gymnasts and parents. I also shared 7 items athletes wish they could tell their parents. Overall, it was a fun, encouraging and empowering event.