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!
Top Storylines
Lauzon Named California Assistant Coach
Recent California graduate and standout Mya Lauzon was named an assistant coach at the school. Lauzon fills the vacancy created by the departure of former assistant Seth Helland.
Conference Poll Updates
Stanford Tops ACC Coaches Poll
Stanford earned the most points with 34 in the 2026 ACC Preseason Coaches Poll, followed by Clemson with 25. California rounded out the top three with 21 votes.
Coaching & Staff News
- Michael Regula was named an assistant coach at Northern Illinois. He was previously the head coach at Illinois club gym All Around Gymnastics.
Training Updates
New Skills Spotted
- Florida junior Skylar Draser is training a front double full to sissone combination on floor.
- Denver senior Kiley Rorich is training a piked front handspring front half on vault.
Rehab Progress
- Alabama fifth year Corinne Bunagan tore her ACL and will miss the 2026 season, thus ending her gymnastics career.
- Eastern Michigan junior Brooke Maycroft will miss the 2026 season after undergoing ACL surgery on both knees.
- Southern Connecticut junior Kylie Sitty will miss the 2026 season with a left Achilles tear.
- Michigan State sophomore Amy Doyle was seen at the team’s Green and White Meet in a right knee brace and on crutches.
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 won the gold medal on vault and bronze medal on beam at the Southeast Asian Games.
- LSU sophomore Kailin Chio became a Team Nike athlete.
- ESPN’s “SEC Storied” will profile former LSU head coach D-D Breaux in a film that will air on the SEC Network on Friday, February 13, after LSU’s meet at Auburn.
- Former Maryland gymnast Audrey Barber was ranked number one among the top 25 student-athletes from Maryland since 2000.
- Utah reached a deal with private equity firm Otro Capital that will generate $500 million for the university athletics department, including through the creation of Utah Brands & Entertainment LLC.
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News curated by Katherine Weaver with assistance from the editors of College Gym News
Corinne Bunagan tore her ACL, not Achilles, according to her Instagram post.