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
Landi Named Georgia Associate Head Coach
Decorated elite coach Laurent Landi will join wife Cécile Canqueteau-Landi at Georgia as the program’s new associate head coach, rounding out Canqueteau-Landi’s staff alongside Brenna Brooks and Megan Haught.
Kerr Resigns From Oklahoma; Trautman Joins Staff as Assistant
Oklahoma assistant coach Ashley Kerr will leave her position after eight years on the staff. Former Oklahoma standout Olivia Trautman will take her place after a season in the same position at Utah State.
Transfer & Eligibility Updates
Incoming Transfers
- Ohio State sophomore Rylee Guevara is transferring to Maryland.
- BYU freshman Lacey Gardner is transferring to Arizona.
- Former Iowa State gymnast Kaia Bochow is transferring to Arkansas. Bochow was a redshirt junior in 2026.
- Southern Connecticut sophomore Jordan Villani is transferring to LIU.
- Temple senior Reese DeHaan is transferring to George Washington for her fifth year of eligibility. DeHaan’s sister, Delaney, is a rising senior on the team.
Outgoing Transfers
- Arkansas sophomore Ja’Leigh Lang is in the transfer portal. Lang was a mainstay vault contributor for the Razorbacks in 2025, but only competed four times in the 2026 season.
- Northern Illinois junior Mikayla Brown is in the transfer portal. She has one year of eligibility remaining.
- Nebraska freshman Merideth Brandt is in the transfer portal. She did not compete in 2026 and has four years of eligibility remaining.
Fifth-Year Returns
- Minnesota senior and reigning national beam champion Brooklyn Rowray will return for a fifth year of eligibility.
Coaching & Staff News
- Decorated club coach Brett Wargo, currently coaching at Ascend Gymnastics in Washington, is joining Nebraska as an assistant coach.
- Brogan Evanson and Makenna Giles will remain on BYU head coach Natalie Broekman’s staff as associate head coach and assistant coach, respectively.
Training Updates
New Skills Spotted
- Rising San Jose State junior Kaviana Jurries is training a full-twisting double layout dismount on bars.
- Rising Eastern Michigan senior Gwendelyn Cantu is training a triple series on beam.
Rehab Progress
- Rising Oklahoma junior Addison Fatta was seen in a right foot boot.
- Illinois junior Mareli Muller medically retired. She did not compete in 2026.
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
- The Big Ten announced 2027 opponent rotations and Big Four assignments. For the latter meet, Maryland, Minnesota, and Illinois will compete at Michigan State; Iowa, Ohio State, and UCLA will compete at Rutgers; and Nebraska, Michigan, and Penn State will compete at Washington.
- Rising Michigan junior Jahzara Ranger obtained a FIG license to compete for Jamaica. Classmate Sophia Diaz is training with the Dominican Republic national team.
- Rising Iowa sophomore Sophie Schriever won the school’s Women’s Freshman of the Year award across all sports, and the team won Women’s Outstanding Team.
- Rising UC Davis junior Avah Reichow, a dual-sport athlete in track and field, competed at the Big West conference championship.
- Former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne appeared on “The Tonight Show.”
- A federal judge in California gave final approval to a class-action lawsuit brought by former volunteer assistant coaches against the NCAA. The class members will receive payments of at least $5,000.00 for unpaid work following the 2023 rescission of the rule prohibiting them from receiving pay or benefits.
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News curated by Katherine Weaver with assistance from the editors of College Gym News
