Brooklyn Schumacher, L10 from Bart Conner Gymnastics in Oklahoma, has committed to Ball State. Schumacher placed 3rd AA (1st V) at her state meet this season, and then went on to finish 8th AA finish at regionals and 11th AA at the NIT.
Lindonwood University has announced the addition of Women's Gymnastics, starting with the 2012-2013 season. In 2013-2014, they will be competing as a Division II program. Head Coach Gretchen Goerlitz comes to LU after two years at Centenary. The former USU and DU competitor got her master's at TWU. In a release, Goerlitz said, “I’m honored to be the first head women’s gymnastics coach at Lindenwood University, to be joining the ranks of such an ambitious athletics department, and to be a part of the history of building a new and strong gymnastics program,” said Goerlitz. “I cannot think of a better university to be adding the sport of gymnastics. It is truly a great time to be a part of Lindenwood and specifically the athletic department as it paves new paths down the road of excellence.”
Link: Release
Nicole Nickels, a L10 at Xtreme in Missouri, has committed to SEMO, according to a site submission. Nickels placed 33rd AA at the 2011 L10 JO Nationals, Sr. C. She was 38th AA in 2010.
Ball State announced that Caroline Fiscus of Gym Dandy's in Pennsylvania, and Alexis Moore of Gedderts in Michican will join Samantha Santos this fall at Ball State. Santo's commitment was previously reported.
Chuck Dickerson will remain on staff. Mary McDaniel makes the move from McCrackens Gymnastics to an assistant coach position.
Mary Jane Rott, L10 at Rising Stars in Minnesota, has committed to Auburn. She had a strong 2011 season, placing 1st AA at the Winterfest (1st UB/BB), Winter Challenge (1st V/UB/FX), and Magical Challenge (1st V/UB/BB/FX). She placed 8th AA at her state meet, 1st AA (1st FX) at regionals, and 12th AA at JO Nationals.
29 Men qualified for the VISA Championships out of this past weekend's qualifier. Among collegians, Mel Anton Santander led the way in 3rd place while former teammate Chris Cameron as 2nd. Edward Mesa won the meet. Seung Tai Lee of Ohio State was 4th, while Kyle Bunthuwong of Cal was 5th.
Link: Results
Sheridan Metcalf, L10 at Desert Devils in Arizona, has committed to Washington. This past season, she swept her session at her state meet, winning the all around title and all events. She placed 6th AA at regionals and 10th AA at JO Nationals.
Auburn has added Dawn Schueller as Director of Gymnastics Operations. She is a former volunteer assistant.
Link: AU Release
UCLA has announced several changes to their coaching staff:
Randy Lane returns to UCLA after stints at MSU and UF.
Amy Smith joins the staff as a volunteer assistant. She was an assistant last at Missouri
Chris Waller has been promoted to Associate Head Coach from Assistant Head Coach.
Link: UCLA Release
Tamara Moten, a L10 at United Gymnastics in Illinois, signed with UIC, per her club's web page. At the 2011 Region V L10 Regionals, she placed 11th AA and 4th on FX in the Senior D division. She was 22nd at Regionals in 2010.
Kaytianna McMillan, L10 from National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics in Oregon, has verbally committed to OSU. She placed 3rd AA at her 2011 state meet and won vault and beam titles at her regional meet. At 2011 JO Nationals, she tied for 1st on floor and placed 5th in the all around.
Lindsay Offutt, L10 at Oakland Gymnastics in Michigan, has accepted a scholarship offer from Pitt, according to her club's Facebook page. Offutt won floor titles at her state (3rd AA), regional (9th AA) and NIT (12th AA) meets during this past season.
NU incoming Jessie DeZiel posted a three-event qualifying score to advance to the Cover Girl Classic in a few weeks. She did not compete UB. Former Kentucky great Jenny Hansen fell just short of her attempt to qualify on VT and BB. She posted a solid 14.35 on a 5.3 SV vault but her two event total was 0.55 shy of what was needed to move on..
Link: July Qualifier Results
Two former Sooners (Jonathan Horton and Steven Legendre) and one current Sooner (Alex Naddour) helped the US to a silver medal in the team competition at the Japan Cup. Japan won the gold.
Link: Results
Former UCLA star Anna Li won the UB while former Arkansas standout Casey Jo Magee won the BB as the two NCAAers participated in the qualifying meet to the VISA (US) Championships. Li qualified to the VISAs in two events, and is on a short list of possible UB specialists for the US squad. Magee won the BB and qualified in three events. UGA commit Brandi Jay won the VT and placed third AA, and advanced in the AA. WOGA's Grace McLaughlin won the AA. The qualifying system allows specialists to qualify in two and three events, respectively. Bama commit Lauren Beers just missed a qualifying mark in four events, tying with Mageeo. Washington incoming frosh Jaclyn McCartin also competed.
Link: Results