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
- Two more Iowa State gymnasts found new homes, with Peyton Nock transferring to Illinois and Finley Weldon transferring to New Hampshire. Both gymnasts were freshmen in 2026.
- Michigan State freshman Lilia Cosman became the third Spartan to transfer to Nebraska this offseason.
- Michigan senior Paige Thaxton transferred to Illinois for a fifth year of eligibility.
- Southern Connecticut sophomore Maria Chronopoulos also transferred to New Hampshire.
- Northern Illinois junior Mikayla Brown transferred to MAC rival Western Michigan.
Coaching & Staff News
- Former Nebraska assistant coach Montana Rall joined Illinois’ staff in the same role. Former Illini assistant coach and gymnast Abby Mueller was removed from the roster.
- Former Texas Woman’s assistant coach Zan Jones was added to Arkansas’s staff in the same role.
- Former BYU gymnast Shannon Evans joined BYU’s staff as an assistant coach.
- Pennsylvania assistant coach Mabry Craddock is leaving the school to become Auburn’s new director of operations.
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
- Alabama rising sophomore Azaraya Ra-Akbar qualified in the all around to the U.S. Classic. Former Missouri gymnast Amari Celestine also qualified to the event on vault, beam, and floor.
- Former California gymnast Casey Brown earned the Oscar and Theodore Geballe Postgraduate Scholarship to continue her studies at Imperial College London.
- Denver is participating in research at the university on Achilles tears.
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News curated by Katherine Weaver with assistance from the editors of College Gym News
