There’s a lot that happens on the gymternet each week. So much so that it can be hard to keep track of it all. From training updates and COVID-year announcements to recruiting rumors and coaching news, we don’t blame you for missing some important points here and there.
That’s where we come in. Last Week in College Gym is your one-stop shop for all the important headlines from the previous week in college gymnastics. No matter if you’re taking a social media break, went on vacation, or just don’t have the capacity to follow every single gymnast, team, and fan, we have you covered.
Top Storylines
Larissa Fontaine Endows Assistant Coaching Position at Stanford
Former Stanford gymnastics standout Larissa Fontaine and her husband Peter Langenfeld have endowed an assistant coaching position to help the program recruit and retain top coaching talent. Hallie Mosset, who competed for UCLA and is entering her third season on the Cardinal coaching staff, is the first Fontaine and Langenfeld Women’s Gymnastics Assistant Coach.
Other Newsworthy Items
- Rutgers retained the firm Lowenstein Sandler, LLP to investigate complaints made by eight current and former Rutger gymnastics of a toxic environment created by head coach Umme Salim-Beasley.
- Former Central Michigan gymnast Dr. Morgan Byrd was announced as head coach of Wilberforce. Former Winona State gymnast Eboni Jackson was previously announced as head coach. Her current status on the coaching staff is unclear.
- JerQuavia Henderson’s return to Iowa gymnastics was profiled by the Daily Iowan.
- UCLA junior Jordan Chiles will be a presenter at the VMA Awards.
- Chiles also threw the first pitch at Friday’s New York Mets game. Prior to the game, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso signed a glove for her.
Transfer News
- Former Kentucky gymnast Carissa Clay transferred to UCLA.
Training Updates
- Alabama sophomore Chloe LaCoursiere is training a Ferrari leap on floor.
- Oklahoma sophomore Keira Wells is training a Ray on bars.
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Article by the editors of College Gym News
