It’s almost time! And while we’ve already been counting down the days since last June 15, there’s finally just eight days away until the class of 2025 can receive scholarship offers, contact coaches through email, text, and phone calls, and set up official visits! It’s also a time where we see the “I am thrilled to announce…” Instagram posts marking a new commitment. Who will go where? Which team will get the next best class? And, what goes into the endgame of the no-contact recruiting process?
Since level 10 nationals, it’s been an exciting few weeks. I had my best all-around performance of my level 10 career, placing ninth and tying for sixth on bars. I showed up when it mattered, I cheered as loud as I could for my teammates, and I enjoyed every last bit of it. Nationals is more than trying to get a “good” score; it’s about your attitude. For college coaches, it’s their chance to see you in the competitive space—not just your gymnastics, but your reactions, too. This will give them a look into your personality, how you deal with success, and sometimes, how you handle defeat.
Starting on June 1, the dead period begins and no gym visits or contact between coaches and athletes—no matter the recruit’s age. Prior to this, college coaches…
