Thank you all so much for the support you’ve shown my website in any way that you have and helping spread the word to the gymnastics community has meant the world to me. When I started this site as a senior project in high school, it was just a fun idea to stay involved in the sport after I retired in 2024. I never imagined it would grow into something this big; if you had told my younger self that this would be where I am today, I wouldn't have believed you. I’ve been so tou

UCLA’s Strategic Masterclass: The Art of the Perfect Staff While the rest of the NCAA is busy dealing with crazy off-season staff changes, UCLA is quietly playing chess. When Janelle McDonald took over the program, her mission was clear: fix the team culture, bring back that classic "Bruin Magic," and do it all without losing any technical precision. Fast forward to now, and she has completely delivered. She’s guided the Bruins back to the top, including a massive NCAA runner

What made you want to coach gymnastics? I actually never planned to be a gymnastics coach! I coached to pay for my degree and fell in love with it. Were you a gymnast yourself growing up before you started coaching the sport? I was! My first competition I was 6 years old. I competed for 11 years when a motorcycle accident sideline my training. How did you help your athletes overcome mental blocks? I think the most common thing I do is take everything back one step immediately

My favorite beam picture when I was a gymnastics Miss it so much! Flipping the Script: Navigating the Double-Edged Sword of the NCAA Gymnastics Transfer Portal If you feel like the rosters in NCAA gymnastics are shifting faster than ever, you’re not imagining things. The "Transfer Portal" has officially become one of the most significant—and complex—parts of collegiate gymnastics. As a coach, I see the portal as a double-edged sword: it provides incredible freedom for athlete

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I was 8 when I took my first rec gymnastics class. I was 9 when I joined team and got serious with it. Originally, I was in dance. I started dance when I was 2 years old. As I got older I started teaching myself how to tumble in the grass of my front lawn. I taught myself how to do back handsprings, back tucks, round off tumbling, etc. My parents then put me into acro class at my dance st

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I started gymnastics when I was 6 years old. My mom had done gymnastics growing up, so my parents thought I’d give it a try because of the discipline and life lessons it teaches. We had tried just about every other sport and activity, but I got bored with all of them. Gymnastics was different—it challenged me every day, and I fell in love with always having something new to learn. What is

Auburn’s New Era: The Ryan Roberts Effect If you’ve been following the SEC coaching carousel, you know it’s been a massive off-season for Auburn. With a new head coach and a staff full of fresh energy, there is a lot of buzz surrounding the Tigers right now. As a coach and judge, I love seeing programs make moves to "elevate"—and that is exactly what Auburn is doing. Here is the breakdown of why this team is a must-watch for the 2027 season. The Visionary: Ryan Roberts The bi

History in the Making: Sarah Brown Named Head Coach of Texas State’s Inaugural D1 Gymnastics Program Texas gymnastics is officially entering a brand-new era, and they just found the perfect powerhouse to lead the charge. On June 30th, 2026, Texas State University made waves across the NCAA gymnastics community by announcing former Penn State head coach Sarah Brown as the very first head coach in the program's history. As Texas State prepares to launch the first-ever Division

The Cal Golden Bears: A New Era in Berkeley When Geralen Stack-Eaton took the helm as the 14th head coach of the California Golden Bears in the summer of 2025, she inherited a program with a proud legacy—and she immediately set out to put her own stamp on it. In her first season, Stack-Eaton led the Bears to a top-15 national ranking and a second-place finish in the ACC regular-season standings, proving that Cal is still a powerhouse in this new era. California Golden Bears A

The Nebraska Reset: Nicole Jones Leads the Way The hiring of Nicole Jones as the new head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers is a massive turning point for the program. Jones comes to Lincoln after an incredible 16-season run at Michigan State, where she was instrumental in building the Spartans into a consistent national contender and a perennial top-12 powerhouse. Jones is wasting no time putting her stamp on the program. She has already assembled a staff that mixes technica

This weekend there was an elite competition in Minnesota at Twin City Gymnastics where Junior, Senior, and HOPES elites try to quilfy to U.S. Classic and U.S. Championships later this summer. So lucky I got the opportunity to watch it on Flip Now. Competition Schdule: Friday June 26th: HOPES Elite Classic - Ages 11-12 and 12-13 Saturday June 27th - American Classic - Juniors and Seniors Highlights from Fridays HOPES Elite Classic: 11-12 Age Group Vault: Jemma Oie Harper Usse

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I started in mommy and me classes at the age of 3. I had grown up in the gym since my older sister went there so it was a no brainer that I would try gymnastics. What is your favorite meet, your favorite and least favorite events, and the hardest/easiest skill you ever trained? Nationals has been one of my favorite meets because of the team energy and whole environment is so uplifting. It

The Gymback Evolution: Chris Brooks Takes the Helm at Arkansas The Arkansas gymnastics program is entering a brand-new chapter. Following the conclusion of the 2026 season, Jordyn Wieber announced she was stepping away from her head coaching role to focus on her family and new personal goals. In a strategic move to maintain the "Gymback" momentum, the university promoted Chris Brooks to Head Coach. Chris Brooks is no stranger to the Fayetteville gym. He served as the primary

Michigan’s New Era: Building on the Kanewa-Hermelyn Foundation Following the legendary 36-year career of Bev Plocki, Maile'ana Kanewa-Hermelyn just wrapped up her first season at the helm in Ann Arbor. Finishing ranked 13th nationally and making a regional final for the first time since 2023 shows that the program is not only staying steady but actively climbing under her leadership. University of Michigan Athletics Kanewa-Hermelyn has been very intentional about her vision:

What made you want to coach gymnastics? Well originally I wanted money to go hangout at Wendy's with my friends in high school. Coaching was the most convenient job since I was already at the gym for practices. I continued coaching in college when I wanted more practice time in the gym than what my school's club team had. Were you a gymnast yourself growing up before you started coaching the sport? Yes, I started rec classes when I was 3 years old, started competing when I wa

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I started gymnastics when I was 4 years old. I was drawn to the sport because I loved climbing around and just being very active. What is your favorite meet, your favorite and least favorite events, and the hardest/easiest skill you ever trained? My favorite competition is probably 2025 DP Nationals. My favorite event is floor, and I don’t really have a least favorite. The hardest skill

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I was 3. My mom was a gymnast, so I was always watching it on tv. I just thought it was so cool and I wanted to be able to do that. What is your favorite meet, your favorite and least favorite events, and the hardest/easiest skill you ever trained? My meet is probably Gasprilla when it was at the Tropicana Field. My favorite event is beam and my least favorite is vault. The hardest skill

The Cardinal Standard: Consistency and Excellence at Stanford When you talk about programs that define "consistency," you have to talk about Stanford. Under the leadership of Tabitha Yim, the Rodgers Family Director of Women’s Gymnastics, the Cardinal have become a model for how to balance elite athletic performance with a rigorous academic environment. Yim, a Stanford alum herself, has been at the helm for nine seasons, and her impact is undeniable. She has fostered a progra

The Red Rocks Reset: Utah's Technical Overhaul If you want to see a program that has completely rewritten its own history over the last few years, look no further than the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Under the leadership of head coach Jenny Hansen, who just completed her 12th year at the helm, the program has moved from a consistent regional competitor to a national contender that just punched its ticket to the Final Four for the first time in school history. A Staff Built for

The 2026 Pan American Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The competition, which kicked off on Wednesday, June 17, and runs through Sunday, June 21, serves as a pivotal stage for gymnasts looking to secure their place for the upcoming 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships USA started off with a great start, USA lead in team standings and won the team compeition. Competition Schedule Wednesday, June 17: Senior Women’s and Men’s Team Final, Al