NOW AVAILABLE!
The JH Recruiting Playbook
Your Guide to Becoming a Strong NCAA Gymnastics Recruit
THE JH RECRUITING PLAYBOOK
Your Guide to Becoming a Strong NCAA Gymnastics Recruit
College gymnastics recruiting can feel complicated, competitive, and overwhelming. Knowing where to start—and what to do next—can make all the difference.
The JH Recruiting Playbook gives gymnasts and parents a practical roadmap for navigating the college recruiting process with greater clarity, preparation, and confidence.
From understanding your goals and building your recruiting profile to getting on coaches' radar, communicating effectively, preparing for visits, navigating setbacks, evaluating college fit, and taking ownership of your recruiting journey, the Playbook helps you understand what matters, what to prepare, and what to do next.
This isn't about trying to become the “perfect” recruit.
It's about understanding who you are, what you bring to the table, where you want to go, and how to approach the recruiting process intentionally.
A ROADMAP FOR THE RECRUITING JOURNEY
The JH Recruiting Playbook walks athletes and parents through 10 essential areas of the college gymnastics recruiting process. Each Play provides practical guidance along with an athlete tip, parent tip, and “Your Turn” section designed to help you put the information into action.
01 — KNOW YOURSELF
Clarify what you're looking for.
Identify your goals, priorities, academic interests, preferred college experience, and personal non-negotiables so you can begin building a college list that fits you.
02 — KNOW YOUR VALUE
Understand what you bring to the recruiting process.
Evaluate your gymnastics, academics, strengths, consistency, potential, and overall profile so you can better understand where you may fit.
03 — BUILD YOUR PROFILE
Present yourself professionally.
Learn how to build the résumé, academic profile, videos, photos, introduction, and online presence that help coaches understand who you are as a recruit.
04 — GET ON THE COACH'S RADAR
Take intentional steps to increase your visibility.
Understand how communication, videos, camps, clinics, competitions, showcases, and relationships can create opportunities to be seen and evaluated.
05 — OWN THE CONVERSATION
Communicate with confidence.
Prepare for coach calls, emails, visits, follow-ups, and conversations so you can represent yourself thoughtfully and effectively.
06 — BUILD YOUR BRAND
Make your online presence work for you.
Understand how your social media, posts, photos, comments, and overall digital presence can contribute to your recruiting profile.
07 — MASTER THE VISIT
Make the most of every opportunity to learn and be seen.
Prepare for camps, clinics, showcases, and college visits by knowing what to research, what to ask, and how to follow up.
08 — HANDLE THE SPEED BUMPS
Know how to respond when recruiting doesn't go according to plan.
Learn how to navigate rejection, injuries, silence, roster changes, and uncertainty while staying focused on the next action you can control.
09 — FIND YOUR FIT
Look beyond gymnastics.
Learn how to evaluate coaching, team culture, academics, major, location, training, competition, financial considerations, and life beyond the gym.
10 — OWN YOUR RECRUITING
Turn your goals into an actionable plan.
Create recruiting goals, establish productive habits, track your progress, identify areas for improvement, and determine your next step.
MORE THAN A GUIDE
The Playbook is designed to be a working recruiting resource you can return to throughout your journey.
Inside, you'll also find:
Recruiting Glossary — important recruiting terminology explained
General Recruiting Timeline — a high-level look at the recruiting process
Quick-Reference Checklist — a practical summary of the 10 Plays
Athlete Tips — perspective and guidance specifically for the gymnast
Parent Tips — guidance for supporting your athlete throughout the process
“Your Turn” Sections — opportunities to reflect, plan, and take action
As your gymnastics develops, your college list changes, coaches begin communicating, and new decisions arise, you can return to the Playbook to reassess, refocus, and determine what comes next.
WHY JH CONSULTING?
Because recruiting guidance is most valuable when it comes from people who understand the process.
The JH Recruiting Playbook was created by JH Consulting, founded by a former NCAA gymnastics coach and supported by a team with firsthand NCAA athletic and coaching experience.
JH combines that experience with practical recruiting guidance designed to help athletes and families better understand the process, prepare intentionally, and make informed decisions.
And JH's philosophy is simple:
You don't need to become the perfect recruit. You need to become the strongest version of yourself and find the team and college environment where you belong.
START YOUR RECRUITING JOURNEY WITH A PLAN.
You don't need to have every answer today.
You do need to understand what comes next.
The JH Recruiting Playbook gives gymnasts and parents the framework to approach college gymnastics recruiting with greater clarity, preparation, and purpose—and a resource you can return to as your journey evolves.
Get the JH Recruiting Playbook and take the next step with confidence.
A Roadmap For Your Entire Recruiting Journey
The JH Recruiting Playbook is a comprehensive guide that gives gymnasts and parents a practical roadmap for navigating the college recruiting process with greater clarity, preparation, and confidence.
Our Playbook walks athletes and parents through 10 essential areas of the college gymnastics recruiting process. Each Play provides practical guidance, tips, and sections designed to help you put the information into action.
More Than A Guide
Your JH Recruiting Playbook also includes:
Recruiting Glossary — important recruiting terminology explained
General Recruiting Timeline — a high-level look at the recruiting process
Quick-Reference Checklist — a practical summary of the 10 Plays
Athlete Tips — perspective and guidance specifically for the gymnast
Parent Tips — guidance for supporting your athlete throughout the process
“Your Turn” Sections — opportunities to reflect, plan, and take action
As your gymnastics develops, your college list changes, coaches begin communicating, and new decisions arise, you can return to the Playbook to reassess, refocus, and determine what comes next.
FAQs
-
The Playbook is designed for gymnasts and parents navigating the NCAA college gymnastics recruiting process. It provides guidance for understanding the recruiting process, preparing strategically, communicating with coaches, evaluating opportunities, and taking ownership of the journey.
-
The Playbook covers 10 essential areas of recruiting, including building your recruiting profile, getting on coaches' radar, communicating with coaches, preparing for visits, navigating setbacks, evaluating college fit, and creating an actionable recruiting plan. It also includes a recruiting glossary, general recruiting timeline, and quick-reference checklist.
-
Both. Each Play includes guidance specifically for the athlete and the parent, along with a “Your Turn” section to help families put the information into action.
-
The Playbook is designed to be a working resource you can return to throughout your recruiting journey. As your goals, college list, gymnastics, and recruiting circumstances evolve, you can revisit the relevant Plays and use them to help determine your next steps.
-
No. The Playbook does not promise a particular recruiting outcome. Instead, it provides a practical framework to help athletes and families become more informed, prepared, proactive, and intentional throughout the recruiting process. JH Consulting's philosophy is to help athletes understand their strengths, take ownership of their recruiting, and find the college environment where they belong.
-
After completing payment, you will be able to immediately download a PDF version of The JH Recruiting Playbook.
Once the PDF has downloaded, you can print a hard copy of the entire Playbook to have on hand!
Grab Your Playbook and Get Started Today.The JH Recruiting Playbook is available for immediate download following your completed purchase.
THE JH RECRUITING PLAYBOOK
Your Guide to Becoming a Strong NCAA Gymnastics Recruit
College gymnastics recruiting can feel complicated, competitive, and overwhelming. Knowing where to start—and what to do next—can make all the difference.
The JH Recruiting Playbook gives gymnasts and parents a practical roadmap for navigating the college recruiting process with greater clarity, preparation, and confidence.
From understanding your goals and building your recruiting profile to getting on coaches' radar, communicating effectively, preparing for visits, navigating setbacks, evaluating college fit, and taking ownership of your recruiting journey, the Playbook helps you understand what matters, what to prepare, and what to do next.
This isn't about trying to become the “perfect” recruit.
It's about understanding who you are, what you bring to the table, where you want to go, and how to approach the recruiting process intentionally.
A ROADMAP FOR THE RECRUITING JOURNEY
The JH Recruiting Playbook walks athletes and parents through 10 essential areas of the college gymnastics recruiting process. Each Play provides practical guidance along with an athlete tip, parent tip, and “Your Turn” section designed to help you put the information into action.
01 — KNOW YOURSELF
Clarify what you're looking for.
Identify your goals, priorities, academic interests, preferred college experience, and personal non-negotiables so you can begin building a college list that fits you.
02 — KNOW YOUR VALUE
Understand what you bring to the recruiting process.
Evaluate your gymnastics, academics, strengths, consistency, potential, and overall profile so you can better understand where you may fit.
03 — BUILD YOUR PROFILE
Present yourself professionally.
Learn how to build the résumé, academic profile, videos, photos, introduction, and online presence that help coaches understand who you are as a recruit.
04 — GET ON THE COACH'S RADAR
Take intentional steps to increase your visibility.
Understand how communication, videos, camps, clinics, competitions, showcases, and relationships can create opportunities to be seen and evaluated.
05 — OWN THE CONVERSATION
Communicate with confidence.
Prepare for coach calls, emails, visits, follow-ups, and conversations so you can represent yourself thoughtfully and effectively.
06 — BUILD YOUR BRAND
Make your online presence work for you.
Understand how your social media, posts, photos, comments, and overall digital presence can contribute to your recruiting profile.
07 — MASTER THE VISIT
Make the most of every opportunity to learn and be seen.
Prepare for camps, clinics, showcases, and college visits by knowing what to research, what to ask, and how to follow up.
08 — HANDLE THE SPEED BUMPS
Know how to respond when recruiting doesn't go according to plan.
Learn how to navigate rejection, injuries, silence, roster changes, and uncertainty while staying focused on the next action you can control.
09 — FIND YOUR FIT
Look beyond gymnastics.
Learn how to evaluate coaching, team culture, academics, major, location, training, competition, financial considerations, and life beyond the gym.
10 — OWN YOUR RECRUITING
Turn your goals into an actionable plan.
Create recruiting goals, establish productive habits, track your progress, identify areas for improvement, and determine your next step.
MORE THAN A GUIDE
The Playbook is designed to be a working recruiting resource you can return to throughout your journey.
Inside, you'll also find:
Recruiting Glossary — important recruiting terminology explained
General Recruiting Timeline — a high-level look at the recruiting process
Quick-Reference Checklist — a practical summary of the 10 Plays
Athlete Tips — perspective and guidance specifically for the gymnast
Parent Tips — guidance for supporting your athlete throughout the process
“Your Turn” Sections — opportunities to reflect, plan, and take action
As your gymnastics develops, your college list changes, coaches begin communicating, and new decisions arise, you can return to the Playbook to reassess, refocus, and determine what comes next.
WHY JH CONSULTING?
Because recruiting guidance is most valuable when it comes from people who understand the process.
The JH Recruiting Playbook was created by JH Consulting, founded by a former NCAA gymnastics coach and supported by a team with firsthand NCAA athletic and coaching experience.
JH combines that experience with practical recruiting guidance designed to help athletes and families better understand the process, prepare intentionally, and make informed decisions.
And JH's philosophy is simple:
You don't need to become the perfect recruit. You need to become the strongest version of yourself and find the team and college environment where you belong.
START YOUR RECRUITING JOURNEY WITH A PLAN.
You don't need to have every answer today.
You do need to understand what comes next.
The JH Recruiting Playbook gives gymnasts and parents the framework to approach college gymnastics recruiting with greater clarity, preparation, and purpose—and a resource you can return to as your journey evolves.
Get the JH Recruiting Playbook and take the next step with confidence.
THE JH RECRUITING PLAYBOOK
Your Guide to Becoming a Strong NCAA Gymnastics Recruit
College gymnastics recruiting can feel complicated, competitive, and overwhelming. Knowing where to start—and what to do next—can make all the difference.
The JH Recruiting Playbook gives gymnasts and parents a practical roadmap for navigating the college recruiting process with greater clarity, preparation, and confidence.
From understanding your goals and building your recruiting profile to getting on coaches' radar, communicating effectively, preparing for visits, navigating setbacks, evaluating college fit, and taking ownership of your recruiting journey, the Playbook helps you understand what matters, what to prepare, and what to do next.
This isn't about trying to become the “perfect” recruit.
It's about understanding who you are, what you bring to the table, where you want to go, and how to approach the recruiting process intentionally.
A ROADMAP FOR THE RECRUITING JOURNEY
The JH Recruiting Playbook walks athletes and parents through 10 essential areas of the college gymnastics recruiting process. Each Play provides practical guidance along with an athlete tip, parent tip, and “Your Turn” section designed to help you put the information into action.
01 — KNOW YOURSELF
Clarify what you're looking for.
Identify your goals, priorities, academic interests, preferred college experience, and personal non-negotiables so you can begin building a college list that fits you.
02 — KNOW YOUR VALUE
Understand what you bring to the recruiting process.
Evaluate your gymnastics, academics, strengths, consistency, potential, and overall profile so you can better understand where you may fit.
03 — BUILD YOUR PROFILE
Present yourself professionally.
Learn how to build the résumé, academic profile, videos, photos, introduction, and online presence that help coaches understand who you are as a recruit.
04 — GET ON THE COACH'S RADAR
Take intentional steps to increase your visibility.
Understand how communication, videos, camps, clinics, competitions, showcases, and relationships can create opportunities to be seen and evaluated.
05 — OWN THE CONVERSATION
Communicate with confidence.
Prepare for coach calls, emails, visits, follow-ups, and conversations so you can represent yourself thoughtfully and effectively.
06 — BUILD YOUR BRAND
Make your online presence work for you.
Understand how your social media, posts, photos, comments, and overall digital presence can contribute to your recruiting profile.
07 — MASTER THE VISIT
Make the most of every opportunity to learn and be seen.
Prepare for camps, clinics, showcases, and college visits by knowing what to research, what to ask, and how to follow up.
08 — HANDLE THE SPEED BUMPS
Know how to respond when recruiting doesn't go according to plan.
Learn how to navigate rejection, injuries, silence, roster changes, and uncertainty while staying focused on the next action you can control.
09 — FIND YOUR FIT
Look beyond gymnastics.
Learn how to evaluate coaching, team culture, academics, major, location, training, competition, financial considerations, and life beyond the gym.
10 — OWN YOUR RECRUITING
Turn your goals into an actionable plan.
Create recruiting goals, establish productive habits, track your progress, identify areas for improvement, and determine your next step.
MORE THAN A GUIDE
The Playbook is designed to be a working recruiting resource you can return to throughout your journey.
Inside, you'll also find:
Recruiting Glossary — important recruiting terminology explained
General Recruiting Timeline — a high-level look at the recruiting process
Quick-Reference Checklist — a practical summary of the 10 Plays
Athlete Tips — perspective and guidance specifically for the gymnast
Parent Tips — guidance for supporting your athlete throughout the process
“Your Turn” Sections — opportunities to reflect, plan, and take action
As your gymnastics develops, your college list changes, coaches begin communicating, and new decisions arise, you can return to the Playbook to reassess, refocus, and determine what comes next.
WHY JH CONSULTING?
Because recruiting guidance is most valuable when it comes from people who understand the process.
The JH Recruiting Playbook was created by JH Consulting, founded by a former NCAA gymnastics coach and supported by a team with firsthand NCAA athletic and coaching experience.
JH combines that experience with practical recruiting guidance designed to help athletes and families better understand the process, prepare intentionally, and make informed decisions.
And JH's philosophy is simple:
You don't need to become the perfect recruit. You need to become the strongest version of yourself and find the team and college environment where you belong.
START YOUR RECRUITING JOURNEY WITH A PLAN.
You don't need to have every answer today.
You do need to understand what comes next.
The JH Recruiting Playbook gives gymnasts and parents the framework to approach college gymnastics recruiting with greater clarity, preparation, and purpose—and a resource you can return to as your journey evolves.