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College Recruiting with Jill Hicks

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

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 we are going to do a cost breakdown on what you can anticipate to get your daughter recruited to college. I will also be sharing where you can save the most money.

No one wants to hear this statement, however it is important to understand why this could happen to any athlete. Jill shares how the gymnast should do everything possible to not lose her opportunity of signing her senior year.

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Adam Dailey was a blue-chip high school recruit and went on to run at Arkansas, where he was a five-time All-American and won several NCAA team titles. Thirty years later he went through recruiting again as a parent with his daughter, who signed with... more

This podcast is for gymnasts who are "not recruited yet". Parents there are tips for you too, so. listen until the end. Be encouraged and stay strong. We are in your corner.

Also, catch my next Recruiting Workshop October 7 /Wed at 12pm PST. Is you... more

Vanasia Bradley shares her story with us today. She was an Elite gymnast who was recruited to University of Florida to compete on their gymnastics team. Unfortunately, she was told she needed to injure retire due to some past back injuries. She is no... more

🎙️ What If Your First College Isn't Your Final College?

In many college sports, athletes are encouraged to consider starting at a Division II or Division III program and transferring to Division I after a year or two.

Gymnastics has traditionally ... more

You may have heard that the NCAA made some major changes recently. How will this impact your gymnast? What do you need to know about :

1. 5 for 5

2. Portal impact

3. Roster limits

Jill shares the inside scoop on what the college coaches are sha... more

I had two parents this week frustrated with their gymnasts because they would not consider anything but dream schools on their lists .

This is actually very common. Take a listen and be inspired to change the narrative on how you communicate, liste... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Dailey
Former University of Arkansas runner, five-time All-American, high school coach and Trackbeast co-founder
Trackbeast
Episode: Special guest from Trackbeast Adam Dailey
Vanasia Bradley
Former Florida gymnast, medical retirement survivor, transition coach and life coach
Your Full Form
Episode: She arrived to Florida ready to compete....then everything changed
Tara Walsh
Former college gymnast who competed at Auburn University, Michigan State University, and Clemson University
Former NCAA gymnast
Episode: Every day life as a college gymnast
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.
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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

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Jill Hicks
Host of the show and founder of JH Consulting; experienced college coach and recruiting advisor focused on helping families navigate college gymnastics recruiting.

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Special guest from Trackbeast Adam Dailey
Q: What can you share with the parents to just in general to help them understand the recruiting process and what their role should be?
Dailey advises parents to support and coach their athletes behind the scenes, discuss school preferences and financial needs, and let the athletes communicate with coaches themselves.
Special guest from Trackbeast Adam Dailey
Q: When do athletes really start the recruiting process in their sport or sports?
Dailey says track coaches can officially contact athletes on June 15 after sophomore year, though they may observe earlier. Recruiting often begins later for boys because their development tends to continue longer.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About College Recruiting

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

Across recent episodes, the show centers on the college gymnastic recruiting landscape, with practical guidance for families navigating NCAA rules, roster dynamics, and transfer activity. Listeners get clear, action-oriented tactics for communicating with coaches, building a personal brand (including social media and outreach materials), and planning visits or camps to improve opportunities. The host frequently blends coaching philosophy with step-by-step game plans, emphasizing proactive ownership of the recruiting journey, strategic messaging, and readiness to respond to changes like recruiting calendars, roster shifts, and name/image/likeness considerations. A standout thread is the emphasis on coaching- and family-friendly approaches th... more

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