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College Recruiting with Jill Hicks

Jill Hicks
Gymnastics
NCAA
College Recruiting
JH Consulting
Recruiting Process
Recruitment Process
Summer Camps
College Coaches
Scholarships
DP Nationals
University Of Alabama
College Recruiting Process
Athletics
Coaching Changes
College Athletics
National Letter Of Intent
Athlete Development
Level 10
Coaching
Division I

Hi! I am Jill Hicks, and I am passionate about helping parents and athletes through the college recruiting process. Understanding the NCAA, knowing when to start and how to market yourself to college coaches are all topics we will explore. You will no longer feel overwhelmed as the parent and I will build confidence in your athlete to have a smoother journey to the right college team. I am gratefu... more

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Latest Episodes

DP Nationals : Stop by our table

June 15th is 5 weeks away, are you prepared ?

Do gymnasts need to be in a database to be found?

JH Special is happening May 15th Friday

What if you have no scores and have been injured this season

Today I do a deep dive into why you may be feeling like recruiting is a bit of shifting sand. Lets break it down and give you some understanding and hope.

Remember Luan and Vicki are at Level 9 Westerns and Easterns. We will also be at DP Nationals... more

1. The Portal

2. Team Culture

3. Leadership

4. Parenting

Join Jill and Miss Val on a fun conversation about this important topics for the athlete, parent and coach.

1. Staying calm remove the emotions

2. Understand the NCAA rules

3. Decide what is most important to you

4. Listen to the athlete

If you need advising to help with this big decision contact us today at www.jhicksconsulting.com

Topics on todays JH podcast:

1. Canadians and best time to start the recruiting process and the typical challenges you may encounter

2. How to find out if your routines are "Up to the level " for college teams

3. What should 2028 recruits be do... more

Today is my conversation with our consultant Mike Linn. His background of 25 years with UCLA gymnasts as the Athletic Performance training coach and current work with club gymnastics teams is very insightful. He prepares athletes to be fit and strong... more

Rebecca shares her experience as a past club and college gymnast. She has also coached club gymnastics and is certified as a judge. Her experience with Acrobatics and Tumbling is also a huge benefit to JH Consulting.

If you want to become a JH Girl... more

Andi has been with JH Consulting for almost six years. She has a wealth of knowledge having been a Level 10 gymnast, College Student Athlete and worked in administration.

Become a JH Girl today

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Recent Guests

Ms. Val
Former gymnastics coach, leadership educator, UCLA master's program instructor
Self/Independent
Episode: Rapid fire with Miss Val
Vicki May
Advisor with gymnastics background and former NCAA coach
JH Consulting
Episode: Conversation with another one of our advisors, Vicki May
Mike Linn
Director of Athletic Performance; former UCLA strength and conditioning coach
JH Consulting
Episode: Be strong for club, be strong for college
Rebecca Kaplan
Advisor at JH Consulting
JH Consulting
Episode: Get to know our advisor Rebecca!
Lauren Supnet
A rising gymnast and a committed member of Stanford's gymnastics team.
Stanford University
Episode: Lauren Supnet's journey to Stanford's gymnastics team
Will Supnet
Lauren's mother, who shares insights on their family's educational aspirations.
Episode: Lauren Supnet's journey to Stanford's gymnastics team
Rachel Fleischman
A senior gymnast and prospective college student.
UCLA
Episode: From Gymnast to Team Manager at UCLA
Stephen Fleischman
Rachel's father.
Episode: From Gymnast to Team Manager at UCLA
Nadalie Walsh
Former college gymnastics coach and founder of Be Ready program
Be Ready
Episode: Nadalie Walsh, past college coach shares her new business with us

Host

Jill Hicks
Lead host focused on college recruiting, NCAA guidelines, and athlete-family coaching; founder of JH Consulting.

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Be strong for club, be strong for college
Q: What does the first conversation with a parent typically cover?
It centers on understanding the family's goals, resources, and how the athlete's plan fits into long-term college recruiting, followed by a discussion with the athlete to capture their goals and perspective.
JJ's recruiting journey to University of Arizona gymnastics team
Q: What kind of encouragement could you give to the recruit that's kind of in the same boat you were?
Keep pushing and always look to tomorrow because you seriously never know what could come up and it could be tomorrow that happens for you.
JJ's recruiting journey to University of Arizona gymnastics team
Q: What would you say is the hardest part?
For me, I would say the hardest part was majority of the time to be emailing, just because after a long week, I would be tired and didn't really want to do it.
Lauren Supnet's journey to Stanford's gymnastics team
Q: How did you know when you wanted to go to Stanford?
As soon as I stepped on campus, knowing the coaches and having a connection with the coaches already... I knew that it was home.
Lauren Supnet's journey to Stanford's gymnastics team
Q: Lauren, did you ever feel any pressure or did you just feel like you knew you had some ability academically?
I felt like there wasn't any pressure, like from my parents... they're really open-minded and really supportive on whatever clicked for me.

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What is College Recruiting about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on guiding families through the college recruiting process for student-athletes, with a particular emphasis on NCAA rules, eligibility, timing, and how to market talent to college coaches. Episodes routinely cover practical strategies for families—from building a personal brand and crafting effective outreach to understanding admissions, scholarships, and the latest changes in recruiting landscapes (e.g., NIL implications and grant-in-aid structures). A notable strength is the host's real-world coaching background, which provides concrete anecdotes, step-by-step guidance, and equity-focused advice for finding the right fit and reducing stress during a high-stakes journey. The format consistently blends candid storytelling,... more

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