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College Recruiting with Jill Hicks

Jill Hicks
College Recruiting
Gymnastics
NCAA
JH Consulting
Recruitment Process
Athletics
Coaching Changes
Coaching
Athlete Development
Summer Camps
Athlete Emotions
Supportive Environment
Mental Health
DP Nationals
Oregon State University
Recruiting Process
Westerns
Easterns
Scholarships
NCAA Rules

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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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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Christie loves working with athletes of all sports. She is personable and knowledgable when it comes to what classes you should take in high school to be sure you are eligible as a potential recruit. Admissions and Essay writing is her strength too. ... more

Luan shares what it was like raising two daughters who went on to do college gymnastics and one became an Olympian. We also talk about athletic scholarships and some true recruiting stories.

Most athletes and parents are focused on the dream team in the recruiting process. Its often so fun to consider a team that you have always had your heart set on. Jill shares today some of the issues or changes that have occured due to the 20 roster ... more

As you know it is 6 up 5 count in NCAA gymnastics meets. The college coach needs to find recruits that can do their routines over and over again in practice and under pressure consistently. How do we get more consistent? Jill shares tips on how you c... more

Jill shares the three top problems she sees that parents, athletes and club coaches may not be aware of in the recruiting process. When designing our sessions with clients, we aim to prevent these issues to give the gymnasts more opportunites to be r... more

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Recent Guests

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
Tracy Lewis
Parent of a level 10 gymnast and a lawyer knowledgeable about NCAA changes
Episode: You get to stop thinking about recruiting
Caroline Pyle
Former swimmer from Cal Berkeley and owner of Win Your Wealth, a business aiding athletes in understanding NIL funding
Win Your Wealth
Episode: You get to stop thinking about recruiting
Elly Hart
Former gymnast and physician's assistant specializing in gymnastics injuries.
Boston Children’s Hospital
Episode: Meet Dr. Elly Hart

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

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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.
Admissions and your college essay with our amazing specialist Christie
Q: How did you go from being a specialist in marketing to becoming our specialist in essay writing?
Christie shares her journey, highlighting her love for helping kids with their essays and her unique approach to making it a fun process.

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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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