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
Averginos and Keller Join BGSU Staff
Former New Hampshire associate head coach Steve Averginos joined the Bowling Green coaching staff as an assistant coach. Megan Keller, a former student manager at Penn State, joined the staff as a volunteer assistant coach.
Kratzer and Todd Join SCSU Staff
Former Missouri gymnast Alonna Kratzer and former club coach and UIC gymnast DeAvera Todd joined Southern Connecticut’s staff as assistant coaches.
Monahan Promoted at Ohio State
Ohio State assistant coach Randy Monahan was promoted to associate head coach.
Training Updates
New Skills Spotted
- Arkansas senior Morgan Price is training a Yurchenko one and a half vault.
- Minnesota freshman Lacie Saltzmann is training a front aerial to front handspring on beam.
- Georgia sophomore Nyla Aquino is training a back handspring layout to two feet on beam.
- Missouri sophomore Kaia Tanskanen is training a front handspring pike half vault.
- Bridgeport senior Madelyn Viles is training a round off to full-in combination on beam.
- Clemson junior Paige Anastasi is training a two-and-a-half twist to punch front combination on floor.
- Arizona junior Sophie Derr is training a jaeger on bars.
Rehab Progress
- LSU senior Bryce Wilson announced her medical retirement due to a neck injury she sustained last season.
- UCLA freshman Jordis Eichman was seen in a lower right leg cast.
- Florida junior Skylar Draser was seen vaulting after undergoing a surgery in April. She did not vault during the 2025 season after being a lineup mainstay as a freshman.
- Washington senior Emma Schrady was seen in a lower left leg cast.
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
- Missouri sophomore Kaia Tanskanen competed at the Paris World Challenge Cup and earned third place in the floor final. Minnesota junior Emma Slevin also competed, earning fourth in the beam final.
- Former LSU standout Rheagan Courville Branton was inducted into the 2025 LSU Athletics Hall of Fame.
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News curated by Katherine Weaver with assistance from the editors of College Gym News
