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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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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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The final Regional Qualifying Scores have been published by Troester GymInfo, and the Top 36 is now finalized (the scores submitted to the NCAA take precedence). Florida continues to hold the top space in the rankings, just ahead of OU. ULCA moves up to #3.
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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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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.
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.
Every serious gymnast who wants to compete in college can! It is just about finding the right Division and program that fits her as an athlete. So the question still remains, are you Division 1, Division 2 or Division 3? In this article I will be focusing on the athletic side of making a college decision. I have outlined several different things you can do to help you define which Division will best fit your skills and abilities. 1. Talk with your coach: Have an honest conversation and get feedback from the people that know your skills and work ethic…
As most parents know the high school years can be challenging, add to that the college recruiting process. I know first hand as we went through it with our daughter. Many times it is awkward for girls at this age to feel confident in putting themselves "out there" to be judged by anyone, let alone college coaches. The temptation for the parent is to take the lead and actually write the emails and make the contacts. Whatever you do ........do not do this! It is however appropriate to encourage your daughter and help her set goals to getting recruited. Sitting…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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.
Thomasina Wallace broke the San Jose State school all-around record to lead her squad to victory. She posted a 39.425, winning the vault, UB, and BB. Teammate Julia Green won the floor to prevent a Wallace sweep. Link: SJSU Release
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