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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
Coaching Changes
Athletics
College Athletics
National Letter Of Intent
Level 10
Athlete Development
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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Today is all about the advantages of being a late bloomer in the college recruiting process.

Contact us today if you would like a PERSONAL ADVISOR

Our job is to make the recruiting process as smooth as possible

www.jhicksconsulting.com click on G... more

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 un... more

This is an odd period of time in recruiting. DP Nationals is over, the dead period is coming up and June 15th is around the corner. Jill shares in detail what the college coaches are doing and how you can stay in the recruiting game.

Remember JH$50... more

A little different angle to recruiting is helping the athlete and parent understand it from the college coaches perspective. This topic will be clarity to recruits in regards to the mind of the college coach when picking recruits

Right now we are of... more

No matter how DP Nationals went, I want you to see it as education. Be encouraged if you can see where you did well and where you can learn from the situation. Everything helps you move forward in recruiting, its all about perspective.

If you strugg... more

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.

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Recent Guests

Tara Walsh
Former gymnast who competed for Auburn, Michigan State, and Clemson; now pursuing law school and athletic leadership career
Former collegiate gymnast; Clemson University; Michigan State University; Auburn University
Episode: The Power of Persistence : Tara's Journey Through Change
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

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Jill Hicks
Host of College Recruiting with Jill Hicks, guiding conversations on college recruiting and athlete development; former scholarship athlete and 20-year college coach

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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 targets athletes navigating the college recruiting maze and the parents who guide them. Episodes consistently cover tactics for marketing to coaches, timelines and best practices across recruiting cycles, and practical advice on navigating hot topics like transfers, the NIL era, and roster dynamics. A recurring strength is transforming coach-adviser insight into actionable steps for families, including how to present oneself, plan visits, leverage social media and personal branding, and optimize communication with coaches. Notably, the host brings decades of coaching and scholarship-athlete experience, and frequently features industry experts who share coaching perspectives, athletic development strategies, and candid guidance for... more

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7. Will Supnet
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