College Recruiting with Jill Hicks
by Jill Hicks
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We no longer have a spot for you
We no longer have a spot for you
About this podcast
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 grateful to have been a scholarship athlete and 20 year college coach as it has prepared me to help YOU! Lets ignite your recruiting process.
Episodes
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- We no longer have a spot for you · 15 minNo 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…
- Special guest from Trackbeast Adam Dailey · 30 minAdam 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…
- Not Recruited Yet! Lets Go · 20 minThis 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…
- She arrived to Florida ready to compete....then everything changed · 38 minVanasia 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…
- Will we start seeing gymnasts go D2/D3 first and then transfer to D1 · 22 min🎙️ 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…
- The recent NCAA changes and how it impacts you · 20 minYou 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…
- How to get my gymnast to look at schools she does not want to consider · 29 minI 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…
- Will you leave a legacy on your college team ? · 22 minToday, I want to talk about something that isn't discussed enough in college recruiting. We spend years helping athletes get recruited, commit to a college, and achieve the dream…
- What no one tells you about being a student -athlete · 55 minBeing on time Practice Study hall College roommates Time management Travel Homesick We cover lots of topics today! www.jhicksconsulting.com/contact if you would like college…
- Every day life as a college gymnast · 56 minA parent reached out to me with the request of having a recent college gymnast share what an average day is like, when do they train, eat, do weights, go to class, study and how…
- Encouragement for the late bloomer · 20 minToday 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…
- The Power of Persistence : Tara's Journey Through Change · 34 minI 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…
- What is happening in recruiting right now? · 21 minThis 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…
- You must solve the college coaches problem · 20 minA 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…
- DP Nationals: How to capitalize on your outcomes and June 15 Game Plan · 19 minNo 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…
- Lots of important topics today · 21 minDP 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…
- What a crazy week in the world of gymnastics · 19 minToday 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…
- Rapid fire with Miss Val · 49 min1. 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.
- What to do when your college coach is let go · 19 min1. 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…
- Conversation with another one of our advisors, Vicki May · 40 minTopics 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…
