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!
Transfer & Eligibility Updates
Incoming Transfers
- Former Greenville gymnast Ashlie Leage transferred to Northern Illinois. She has two years of eligibility remaining.
- Former Pittsburgh gymnast Annabella Carrascosa transferred to San Jose State. A freshman on Pittsburgh’s roster in 2024, she spent the 2025 season in the transfer portal and now has four years of eligibility remaining.
Fifth-Year and Sixth-Year Returns
- Carissa Clay will return to UCLA for her sixth year of eligibility.
- Libby Allen will take her fifth year at Southern Connecticut.
Coaching & Staff News
Pagliaro Named Rutgers Assistant Coach
Following her final season competing with the program in 2025, former Rutgers gymnast Anna Pagliaro was added to the coaching staff as an assistant.
McCool Named Pittsburgh Assistant Coach
Illinois men’s assistant coach Connor McCool was added to Pittsburgh’s coaching staff in the same capacity.
Cecil Named Brown Assistant Coach
Springfield men’s gymnastics graduate assistant coach Dante Cecil was added to Brown’s staff as an assistant coach.
Training Updates
New Skills Spotted
- Auburn sophomore Sophia Bell is training a Yurchenko double full on vault.
- Washington junior Mary McDonough is training an Arabian dismount on bars.
- Missouri sophomore Kaia Tanskanen is training multiple new skills, including a Yurchenko one and a half on vault, a tucked double double on floor, and a double tuck dismount on beam.
- Clemson redshirt senior Molly Arnold is training bars. Arnold competed the event several times as a Utah State freshman in 2022, but has yet to do so for the Tigers.
- Washington junior Chelsea Hallinan is training a gainer front full dismount off the side of the beam.
- UCLA junior Sydney Barros is training a double layout on floor.
- Ohio State junior Maisyn Rader is training a front full to front layout pass on floor.
Rehab Progress
- Michigan freshman Myli Lew fractured her foot at the US Classic last month.
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
- Former LSU gymnast Aleah Finnegan will train elite in Manila to continue to compete for the Philippines, with plans to compete in the Southeast Asian Games this fall.
- Former LSU gymnast Kiya Johnson, former Florida gymnast Leanne Wong, and Arkansas sophomore Joscelyn Roberson appeared with ESPN’s SportsCenter in New Orleans as part of a promotion for the US Championships.
- Auburn gymnasts and sisters Olivia and Sophia Greaves were profiled by SILive.com.
- NC State nominated Chloe Negrete for the 2025 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.
- Former Stanford gymnast Nicole Pechanec and her husband, former Stanford and Indianapolis Colts football player Andrew Luck, endowed the Chris Swircek Associate Head Coach position on the team’s staff. The endowment is named for former associate head coach Swircek, and current associate head coach Vince Smurro will be the first to hold the position.
- ESPN will launch a standalone streaming service on August 21, which will provide streaming access to all ESPN linear networks’ live streaming as well as individual events.
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News curated by Katherine Weaver with assistance from the editors of College Gym News
