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The Race for the Regionals is heading into its final week! Check back on Tuesday for a full recap of the potential shifts during the last weekend of competition. The Top 18 rankings have tightened up, with several teams contending for a seeded position at Regionals. The race for the…
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We are nearing our final two weekends of competition, and the race for the 36 spots at Regionals is becoming intense. The race for the Top 18 seeds (the teams that can be placed in any Regional) is also becoming quite close, with a lot of movement this week in…
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Florida holds onto the top spot in the Troester.com GymInfo National Rankings for the Week of March 5th. OU follows closely behind in 2nd. Florida is the top team on bars and beam, while OU is the top team on FX. UCLA is third overall and the top team on…
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Florida holds the number spot in the Troester.com GymInfo National Rankings this week. The rankings this week shift to the Regional Qualifying Score (RQS). It is calculated by taking the top three "AWAY" meet scores, the next three highest scores (regardless of location), tossing out the high, and averaging the…
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Florida takes over the top spot in the rankings this week, with Oklahoma in 2nd. UGA and Bama are now tied for third, with Utah dropping to fifth place. Bama is the top squad on vault, while UF is the leader on bars and beam. Utah still holds the lead…
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Utah staved off Florida to take #1 again this week in the Troester GymInfo National Rankings. Oklahoma rises to #3, just ahead of Georgia. Utah remains #1 on beam and floor. UCLA is tops on vault, while Florida holds the top bars spot. Individually, UGA's Kat Ding joins Bama's Ashley…
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Utah holds onto the top spot in the Troester.com GymInfo ranking with a 197.031 season average. Bama moves up to #2 in this week's rankings, and Arkansas is third. Bama is the top squad on vault, while Arkansas leads on bars. Utah leads on the beam and floor. Individually, Bama's…
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Character is defined as: The way someone thinks, feels or behaves. I was at Level 9 Westerns last year and noticed something interesting. I was standing next to a college coach of a top 12 team. We were watching the meet together, focused on the younger age groups. This coach standing next to me had a tablet out and was jotting down names of girls he saw that were being positive, encouraging teammates and respectful to their coaches. He was not focused on performance, but on character.
It is the start of a new experience! You have worked hard and have been committed to your academics and gymnastics. You have put in a ton of hours to achieve your dream of competing for a college gymnastics team. You journey as a college athlete now begins.
With the direction college gymnastics recruiting is going, unofficial visits are becoming a house hold name. No longer is the norm of waiting until you are a senior to have your visits paid for, and then making your final decision. Gymnast are making verbal commitments long before they become seniors, thus the importance of making the most of your unofficial visits. Call: Be assertive and make phone calls to coaches of colleges in your area and schools that are a good match for you athletically and academically. Connect: Make a plan and ask if you can set…
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Creating an Outstanding Highlight Video How to create an outstanding highlight video Keep it short: 5 minutes or less First impressions are important: Show your best footage possible Post your video with your resume: See my website for examples www.jhicksconsulting.com Know what coaches are looking for: Coaches want to see you in competition. Some practice footage is also good. If you only show your vault into a pit with no landing surface, they are going to assume you do not have this vault and have never competed it. It is also best to show your skills without a spot, especially…
FINDING YOUR VOICE: The most powerful tool in creating a strong collegiate gymnastics team! One of the greatest gifts a gymnast can receive while attending college is her “voice”. The "voice" is defined as an instrument or medium of expression; wish, choice or opinion openly or formally expressed.
So what is the exact definition of a walk-on athlete and how does this differ from an athlete who receives a scholarship? An athlete who is a “walk-on” is one who has been offered a spot on the roster, but will not be given scholarship money. Unfortunately walk-on spots are sometimes perceived as a step down, but in reality they can be very prestigious and a stepping stone to earning a scholarship in the future. As a coach I always viewed it as an opportunity for an athlete. Once the team members report to practice, it is an equal playing…
10 Misconceptions To Avoid In The Recruiting Process Here are ten common misconceptions to avoid during the recruiting process: “I only want to compete for a Top 10 gymnastics team in college”: Your focus should be on finding the right fit both academically and athletically even if it is not one of the Top 10 gymnastics teams. “My club coach is going to get me a scholarship”: Many club coaches are very helpful in making connections, but do not rely on this. “If I am a walk-on I will be treated differently”: This is a great question to ask the…
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