Episode 155: Help Your Gymnast Standout as a NCAA Recruit (and earn more money)

Things are changing rapidly with NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) which has only made NCAA recruiting more competitive in the gymnastics world. 

Besides NIL, most gymnasts are trying to stand out as a NCAA recruit to get their education paid for (and if they’re smart, they’ll pursue a degree that means something and open doors). There are lots of ways to make good money, but getting a good education is a good place to start.

A LOT of gymnasts and parents think they have all the time in the world to be in tip top shape for NCAA, but that is just not always the case. 

We find that a lot of gymnasts who are only 1-2 years out from being a NCAA recruit and June 15th are woefully unprepared for a variety of reasons. 

The biggest?

·      A string of injuries tied back to unintentional underfueling that have gotten them off-track their skill/level trajectory.

·      Performance that’s good but not great (due to fatigue going into training, early fatigue during training, poor recovery, etc)

·      Mineral depletion and undetected iron deficiency/recycling issues— burnout, poor endurance, periods/PMS, etc 

·      Not focusing enough on gymnastics—all the big name gymnasts who are making money with NIL were good gymnasts BEFORE they become influencers, not the other way around. 

 Links & Resources   

• The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts 
• Secret Podcast (Episode about Recruiting + Nutrition Timeline)
• Episode 87: The Magic that Happens When Nutrition “Clicks” for your Gymnast [Gymnast INTERVIEW]
• Episode 74: Know Better, Do Better [PARENT INTERVIEW]
• Episode 108: How much does it cost to keep a Level 10 gymnast happy + healthy?
• Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or christinaandersonrdn.com