Recruit Reflections - Rehna Saalinger (Brown)

About this episode

Rehna Saalinger discusses her recruiting journey and experiences at Brown University.

This is Episode 2 of the Recruit Reflection Series, sponsored by Full Out Collegiate Recruiting. This week, we're joined by Rehna Saalinger, a rising sophomore at Brown University. She was a staple in the beam lineup during her freshman season, scoring as high as a 9.85 in her collegiate debut and earning GEC Newcomer of the Week honors. Rehna joins us to talk about her recruiting journey as a first-year Level 10 gymnast who was limited to one event due to injury, and how she got herself on coaches' radars. She discusses what led her to Brown, what it takes to get into an Ivy League school, the imposter syndrome she experienced once she arrived on campus, and much more. Behind the Designs with Simpson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af8XVGruCQY&t=1s Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Lee B, Cookiemaster, Happy Girl, Erica S, Semflam, Amy C, Maria L, Becca S, Cathleen R, Faith, Kerry M, Derek H, Emily, Sharon B, MSU, Kimberly G, Lela M, Mara L, Jenna A, Alex M, Dana, Lidia, Maria P, Alicia O, Cristina K, Hayley B, Bethany J, Kentiemac, Marni S, Betny T, Emily C, Cathy D, Lisa T, Libby C, Thiago, Debbie, Taryn M, Amy M, Jamie S, Chuck C, Kaitlin, Susan P, LFC_Hokie…

People in this episode

Guest: Rehna Saalinger

Topics covered

• recruiting journey
• Ivy League
• gymnastics
• imposter syndrome
• collegiate sports

Keywords

• gymnastics
• recruiting
• Brown University
• Ivy League
• imposter syndrome
• collegiate sports
• Level 10 gymnast

Sponsors

Full Out Collegiate Recruiting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brown University

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