In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Her preferred method of contact if you want to get recruited and how she likes communication “early and often.”
• Why vault and bars are the most recruited events at Simpson.
• Why on-the-mat skills are important, but what she thinks are the most important skills OFF the mat.
• What might be surprising about the Simpson College campus.
• The amazing financial aid you can get at Simpson and why you shouldn’t let the cost hold you back.
• Her coaching style and how she’s a self-described “quieter coach.”

Simpson College Gymnastics: https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wgym/index

Recruiting Questionnaire: https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wgym/recruitquestionnaire

Simpson College Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simpsoncollege/

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In this episode, Casey chats with Barbara Cordova, head gymnastics coach at West Chester University in West Chester, PA.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The difference between DII vs. DI & DIII-how DII can now talk to athletes of all ages.

• How West Chester balances being a competitive athlete and being a student.

• How West Chester prides itself on academics

• How West Chester’s mentoring program helps with the smooth transition to being a college athlete.

• The beauty of the West Chester community.

• Her passion for creating a positive team environment for her athletes.

Helpful Links:

West Chester University Gymnastics: https://wcupagoldenrams.com/sports/womens-gymnastics

Recruiting Questionnaire: https://questionnaires.armssoftware.com/e9f17336cab6

West Chester University Camps: https://wcusummerwomensgymnasticscamps.totalcamps.com

West Chester University Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westchesterunirams/

See all of our interviews and get free college recruiting resources at: https://discovercollegegymnastics.com/

We’d love to hear from you! Email us: discovercollegegymnastics@gmail.com

In this episode, Casey chats with Doug Byrnes, head gymnastics coach at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. Coach Bynes is entering his 26th year as head gymnastics coach at Hamline!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How the Division III recruiting timeline differs a bit from other divisions.

• How there are always exceptions to the recruiting timeline.

• How he likes both YouTube and Instagram to view athlete highlights.

• Why he says he only “actively recruits Level 10s”...but how there are always exceptions to this!

• The general practice schedule and how each practice is structured.

• Why self-efficacy/self-confidence, composure, self-motivation, and being adaptable are some of the most important skills a gymnast can have…on and off the mat.

Helpful Links:

Hamline University Gymnastics:

https://hamlineathletics.com/sports/womens-gymnastics

Hamline Gymnastics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hugymnastics/

Luan Peszek (Jill Hicks Consulting/Recruiting): https://www.instagram.com/luanpeszek.jhconsulting/

See all of our interviews and get free college recruiting resources at: https://discovercollegegymnastics.com/

We’d love to hear from you! Email us: discovercollegegymnastics@gmail.com