Summer Plans For The College Gymnastics Recruit


Season is over and now on to summer! What should you be doing to make the most of your time and become the most marketable college gymnastics recruit?

1.  Skills, Skills, Skills: Your skills are what opens the doors in the recruiting process. Every college coach is required to be competitive. They are searching for gymnasts who can score what is needed to raise their team score at their meets.

2. Exposure: You need to be seen by the college coaches. One way to do this is to go to a
a summer camp. Make sure you pick a summer camp that is a realistic option to your
potential school choice.


3. Academics: Summer can be a great way to catch up on a class. Its also a good time to
take prep classes for the SAT or ACT.


4. Recovery: Let your body recover from the hard surface landings needed during season.


5. Unofficial Visits: If you are traveling with your family on vacation this summer, be sure to
stop in and meet coaches at colleges and or watch practice. Set up a tour of the campus.


6. Communicate: Stay in communication with your top schools of interest. Email coaches
updating them with your progress in the gym and send video footage of upgrades.


7. Mental Training: Consider taking some sports mental training classes to help you with
competing or building your confidence as an athlete.


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