Katie Cox, L10 at Sonshine Gymnastics in N.C., has committed to N.C. State. In 2014 she finished 4th AA at her state meet and qualified through regionals to the NIT where she finished 8th AA.
Hunter Vincent, L10 at Aerial Gymnastics in Illinois, has announced her commitment to TWU. In 2014 she placed 2nd AA at her state meet and 15th AA at regionals.
UIC has announced the hiring of former standout Catherine Dion as an assistant.
Link: UIC Release
On September 11th, 2001, newly hired UCSB Head Coach Mari-Sopper, a former standout at Iowa State, lost her life during the events of that fateful day. We pause to remember her spirit and dedication to the sport, and her inspiring effort to pursue her dream.
Our original tribute page: Link
Anastasia Webb, Jr. Elite from IGI in Illinois, has committed to OU. She earned her elite qualifying score earlier this year and competed at the Secret Classic.
Mariah Peterson, L10 at Epic Gymnastics in Utah, has committed to Cal. Last season she finished 1st AA and 1st on
vault and bars at her state meet. She placed 3rd AA and 1st on beam at regionals and 6th AA at JOs.
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According to GymnasticsCoaching, Canada is moving towards the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic systems (e.g. Level 10). Canada's current development system is aligned towards the FIG system, with the development (pre elite) levels topping out at National Open, the rough equivalent of USAG Level 10. The NCAA rules are derived from the USAG Level 10 rules. The FIG and USAG systems have diverged over the years, with the former emphasizing difficulty and start value, and with different special requirements (e.g., no two salto requirement on floor). Canadian athletes have faced some greater challenges in adapting to the NCAA rules. This should ease the transition.
Link: Gymnastics Coaching
When we think of recruiting we often think of the athlete, but what is it like for the college coach? They are also going through the recruiting process, just in a little different way.
Cammi Johnson, L10 at West Valley Gymnastics, has committed to UC Davis. She qualified to Regionals in 2013. In 2014 she won the Presidential Classic, the Black Tie Invitational and the Byers Invitational.
Jordan Williams has transferred from Arizona to UCLA to finish out her career with a Red Shirt year. She was injured last season.
Amanda Bartemio, L10 at North Shore in Minnesota, has committed to NIU. She had 5th place finishes at both states and regionals last season and she finished 43rd AA at JOs.
Jessica Jones has committed to Penn State. She competes for Youngstown Gymnastics in Ohio. Last season she placed 5th AA at her state meet, 2nd AA at regionals and 38th AA at JOS.
Emilie LeBlanc, L10 from Sonshine Gymnastics in N.C., has committed to Maryland. Last season she finished 1st AA and 1st on FX at her state meet, 2nd AA and 1st on FX at regionals, and 1st AA and 1st on bars and beam at the 2014 L9 Eastern Championships.
Alaska has hired former Rutgers standout Alyssa Straub as an assistant.
Link: Release
Ohio State has hired former NC State assistant Todd Henry as an assistant. He is also a former Arkansas assistant and a former Buckeye competitor.
Link: Ohio State Release
Heather Udowitch, L10 from Metroplex in Texas, has committed to Arizona State. Last season she qualified to regionals and competed three events. She also qualified to regionals in 2012 and 2013.