The world of college gymnastics never truly stops, even in the offseason. One week can bring a whirlwind of news, from seismic shifts in coaching lineups to athletes unveiling jaw-dropping new skills in training. It’s easy to miss a beat, but don’t worry—we have you covered. This is your weekly dose of everything you need to know from the gymternet, delivering the biggest headlines, crucial updates, and stories you might have missed. Let’s dive into the week’s action!
Coaching & Staff News
Teague Promoted to Northern Illinois Head Coach
Acting Northern Illinois head coach Dawnita Teague was promoted to head coach of the program. Teague, an alumnus of the gymnastics program, has been part of the coaching staff since 2007.
McClure Named California Assistant Coach
Former Air Force assistant coach Brittany McClure joined the California coaching staff in the same capacity.
Scherwinski Named Minnesota Assistant Coach
Nebraska assistant coach Sam Scherwinski was named to the same position at Minnesota. He previously coached at Lindenwood and La Crosse.
Training Updates
New Skills Spotted
- California junior Kyen Mayhew is training a piked full-in on floor.
- Oklahoma sophomore Addison Fatta is training a front full through to two and a half twisting combination pass on floor. Classmate Elizabeth Blessey is training a back handspring to side gainer full dismount on beam, and freshman teammate Kamila Pawlak is training a side aerial to one foot to switch leap.
- Florida freshman Amelia Disidore is training a front pike half vault.
- Boise State freshman Sydnie Whipple is training an aerial round off to split three quarter jump on beam. Sophomore teammate Noelle Ball is training a giant full to full-twisting double tuck dismount on bars.
- Illinois freshman Ava Banks is training multiple new twisting passes on floor.
- Bowling Green freshman Natasha Lopez is training a switch leap to switch leap to gainer pike dismount on beam.
Fifth Year News
Recruiting Buzz
College gymnastics recruiting news moves fast! For in-depth coverage of commitments, signings, and all the latest recruiting developments, be sure to check out our weekly Recruiting Roundup.
Other Newsworthy Items
- Aleah Finnegan was named LSU’s TAF Female Athlete of the Year at the athletic department’s Mikey Awards. Sierra Ballard earned the Female Leadership Award.
- Former BYU gymnast Rebekah Bean Ripley will appear on Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America.
- Former Rhode Island gymnast Olivia Keyes appeared on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior.
- Former Boise State gymnast Courtney McGregor competed for the first time since graduating.
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News curated by Katherine Weaver with assistance from the editors of College Gym News
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