It was against No. But life cant be all gymnastics all the time, theyve found ways to unplug. Media. The team also set new program highs in total attendance (24,830), which ranked seventh-best in the country, and in season tickets with 1,711. Wieber coached the Bruins on floor exercise, an event in which UCLA finished the 2018 and 2019 regular seasons ranked No. Smart additionally was a head coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Arkansas, 2018 Lindsey Fortner: Associate Director of Character Formation Baylor, 2010 Ryan Amodei: Associate Director of Academic Services . Assistant Athletics Director for Athletics Compliance. Women's Gymnastics Support Staff. She was also the 2008 U.S. junior all-around, vault and floor exercise champion and the American Cup all-around champion in 2009, 2011 and 2012. FAYETTEVILLE University of Arkansas gymnastics head coach Jordyn Wieber became engaged to marry Razorback assistant coach Chris Brooks last weekend, according to PEOPLE Magazine. She dominated the competition at the 2010 Pacific Rim Championships, winning four gold medals (all-around, uneven bars, floor exercise, team) and one silver (vault). Griffeth joins the team as an assistant coach, while McCool Griffeth, a former Olympian, will serve as a volunteer coach for the Razorbacks. International Gymnastics Camp invites Olympians, national champions, and world-renowned coaches to share their experiences with our campers. [6] Ross was an elite gymnast from 2009 to 2016. A-A Part-time Assistant Cheer Coach Champion Force Athletics 4.4 North Judson, IN 46366 +3 locations Estimated $26.5K - $33.5K a year Part-time Weekend availability + 2 Gymnastics, Assistant Coach (SY 2023-2024) Loudoun County Public Schools 4.0 Loudoun County, VA +2 locations Estimated $32.4K - $41K a year Part-time Kyla Ross, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist and 11-time UCLA All-American, has joined the Arkansas gymnastics staff as a volunteer assistant coach, head coach Jordyn Wieber announced Friday. Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator. Jennifer Ester Rowland (born July 18, 1974) is an American gymnastics coach and former gymnast. The 2018 Bruins scored 49.4 or higher in 11 meets and 49.6 or higher in three meets, including a national season-high of 49.775 set Feb. 25. . Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber was introduced as the head coach of the Arkansas Womens Gymnastics program on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, by Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek. Kyla Ross Retweeted. Arkansas vs. Wright State Game 3: How to watch and listen, pitching matchup, forecast, team comparisons, VIDEO: Van Horn, players recap Game 2 victory against Wright State, Football Hogs impress top recruits, extend offers, Glaring numbers tell tale of Hogs' loss to UK, VIDEO: Musselman, Smith recap Arkansas' loss to Kentucky, Kentucky hands Arkansas third consecutive loss. Her 11 uneven bars perfect scores are an NCAA best, and she also holds records for 10s in consecutive meets (10 in 2019) and most in one season (14 in 2019). Wieber, from DeWitt, Mich., graduated from UCLA in 2017 with a degree in Psychology. Shes also a two-time Pac-12 all-around, uneven bars and team champion, and she won the 2017 and 2019 Pac-12 beam and floor titles, respectively. Ross comes to Arkansas after one season as an undergraduate assistant coach for the Bruins, which followed a historic career as a student-athlete. In 2020, the Gymbacks ranked as high as fourth in the nation on floor and finished the season ninth in the nation. Thank you to Jordyn Wieber and Razorback Athletics for this amazing opportunity. Full Bio. Chris Brooks was named an assistant coach of Arkansas Gymnastics by head coach Jordyn Wieber on Friday, May 17, 2019. Wieber helped bring a long-awaited dream for the Arkansas program to light in 2022 as the team hosted its first-ever meet in Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas will play Auburn at next weeks SEC Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. . Five-time USA Gymnastics Coach of the Year for Southern California (1999, 2001, 02, 03, 04) while at SCEGA Gymnastics where he produced 27 national champions, 10 Junior Olympic National Team members and four Elite National Team members . guided Arkansas to five event scores of 49+, including one 49.500 and 49.550, which are the programs third- and second-highest ever. Orel coordinated all community outreach and volunteer activities for the program, as well as assisted in planning summer camps for Arkansas gymnastics. In her first international competition at the 2007 Junior Pan American Championships, she won gold medals on uneven bars and balance beam, silver in the all-around and bronze on floor exercise. A graduate of the University of Missouri, he is a member of the Football Writers Association of America, and a voter for the Heisman Trophy and AP Top 25 basketball poll. Chris Brooks was named an assistant coach of Arkansas Gymnastics by head coach Jordyn Wieber on Friday, May 17, 2019. Wieber officially retired from competitive gymnastics in 2015. Terpak has also choreographed at her former club gym, Prestige Gymnastics, in Lancaster, Pa. for many years and will put her skills to use in Fayetteville as Arkansas floor choreographer for the upcoming season. Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber was introduced as the head coach of the Arkansas Womens Gymnastics program on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, by Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek. Join the discussion or start a new one on the Forums. Join the discussion or start a new one on the Forums. At SEC Championships, Arkansas finished with their best score in Wiebers tenure, 196.450, and coached Kennedy Hambrick and Sarah Shaffer to All-SEC honors and Kalyxta Gamiao and Leah Smith to SEC All-Freshman Team honors, the most Gymbacks on the SEC postseason lists since 2018. Along with Felicia Hano, Brooks was named a Regional Co-Assistant Coach of the Year by the Womens Collegiate Gymnastics Association for his efforts in the 2022 slate. He will $225,00 a year, and he served as a defensive quality control assistant and analyst under Odom last season. AnReckez Daniels, creative director and assistant director of multicultural programming and diversity initiatives, said that the project was spurred as Arkansas appointed its first-ever . Along with Felicia Hano, Brooks was named a Regional Co-Assistant Coach of the Year by the Womens Collegiate Gymnastics Association for his efforts in the 2022 slate. The compensation for Smart, whose hiring was announced Wednesday by Razorbacks Coach Eric Musselman, is the same as Gus Argenal received when he was hired as an Arkansas assistant coach last week after serving two seasons in the same job at Cal State Fullerton. Brooks was selected by his teammates to serve as the captain of the U.S. Mens Olympic gymnastics team and placed 14th in the individual all-around competition in Rio de Janeiro. After helping lead the Arkansas program to new heights in one season as a volunteer, Olympic gold medalist and five-time NCAA champion Kyla Ross has been promoted to assistant coach of the. During her time with the Owls, they won three East Atlantic Gymnastics League championships. Head coach Jordyn Wieber won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2012 Olympics and assistant Chris Brooks was a men's alternate at the 2012 Olympic games. In total, Arkansas registered fives scores of 197.000 or better in 2021 for the first time in program history. It was attended by 10,345 fans, a new program single meet record, and the second time in the Wieber era that a new record has been set. I am so excited to continue my coaching career at the University of Arkansas! I thought he was kind of here holding down the fort, babysitting our dog. 10 Georgia mid-way through the season. The official Gymnastics Coach List for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide Skip To Main . Pittman will obviously have the highest salary as the head coach of the Hogs, but as a first-time head coach at the FBS-level, he isnt quite racking in the Southeastern Conference average, yet. She and her fellow UCLA coaches were named the 2018 West Region Assistant Coaches of the Year, as they helped lead the Bruins to Pac-12, NCAA regional and NCAA national titles. Trey Thompson. She has a wealth of knowledge, work ethic, and passion for our sport. With Wiebers lead, Arkansas won 27 event titles through 10 meets. She was a 2016 inductee into the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame, a 2021 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Inductee and is also a member of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Fowler Family Baseball & Track Training Center, Jerry & Gene Jones Student-Athlete Success Center. Hear from Dave Van Horn, Caleb Cali, Will McEntire, and Jace Bohrofen , Arkansas coach Sam Pittman and his staff impressed numerous recruits Saturday and , Antonio Reeves' 37 points were the most against an Eric Musselman-led college , Hear from Eric Musselman and Nick Smith after the Razorbacks' 88-79 loss , Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves spoiled Arkansas final home game of the regular , Kentucky All-American forward Oscar Tshiebwe didnt have his typical game when the . A member of the Fierce Five United States squad that won team gold at the 2012 Olympics, Wieber was a two-time U.S. all-around champion (2011 and 2012) and the 2011 World all-around champion. In addition to his three NBA head coaching jobs, he also was an assistant with Cleveland, Golden State, Sacramento, the Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks. 10 Kentucky in Barnhill Arena. They will host Missouri at Barnhill Arena on Friday night at 7:45 p.m. Head coach Jordyn Wieber. Roster Kyla Ross Promoted to Gymnastics Assistant Coach July 13, 2022 After helping lead the Arkansas program to new heights in one season as a volunteer, Olympic gold medalist and. During her third season in 2022, Wieber guided the Gymbacks to their 18th consecutive regional appearance and second straight regional final. Administrative Assistant. She spent the previous year with the Bruins as an undergraduate assistant. Beam was Arkansas best event for much of the season, with a final ranking of 16th and placement as high as 8th throughout the regular season. During the 2022 slate, the Gymbacks extended that streak to 39 meets. Lauren Bannister. ARKANSAS STAT CREW The Arkansas stat crew provides NCAA statistics for coaches, media and fans at all Arkansas gymnastics meets. In 2016, Brooks made his Olympic debut in Rio after serving as an alternate on the 2012 London team and claiming first on the parallel bars and second in the all-around and on the high bar at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. In the past year, she was a creative video intern for Temple Athletics and graduated with a bachelors degree in media studies and production with a minor in sports management in the spring of 2022. Wieber wrapped up her third season as a volunteer assistant coach at UCLA and her sixth with the program in 2019, assisting the team in a variety of roles during her first three years in Westwood following her Olympic career. Main Department Fax Number: 479-575-4904. Gymback High Performance Camp | June 30th - July 2nd. I traveled to Michigan for the purpose of being inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. Wieber said. I dont know if I could do it with any other human. Join the discussion or start a new one on the Forums. With the addition of Ross, each member of Arkansas coaching staff is a former national team member (Wieber, assistant coach Chris Brooks and assistant coach Felicia Hano), three are world team members and Olympians (Ross, Wieber and Brooks), and two are Olympic gold medalists (Ross and Wieber). The Hogs finished the year ranked 16th in the country, maintaining the programs 17-year streak in the top 20. During her third season in 2022, Wieber guided the Gymbacks to their 18th consecutive regional appearance and second straight regional final. Wieber and Ross competed together as part of the Fierce Five, who won the United States first-ever womens gymnastics gold medal on foreign soil nearly 10 years ago on July 31, 2012 in London. Each year since Wiebers arrival, the Gymbacks have ranked in the top 10 in average attendance. Since April 2019, she has been the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks gymnastics team.. Wieber was a member of the gold medal-winning U.S. Women's Gymnastics team, self-dubbed the "Fierce Five", at the 2012 Summer Olympics.She was also a member of the gold-winning American team at the . I am so excited to continue working with our student-athletes to help empower them to accomplish their goals in athletics, academics, and personal development. The Razorbacks success on the floor helped them lock in back-to-back SEC wins against No. Brooks is the primary uneven bars coach at Arkansas and has taken the event to historic heights in the three seasons since. Ross early success as a coach comes off one of the most successful careers in collegiate gymnastics history. Smart also will receive an annual $6,000 car stipend as a 12-month appointed employee as part of an agreement which is renewable each year. Upon arrival for Arkansas 2022 campaign, Ross was primarily responsible for coaching the Gymbacks on balance beam. After winning their semifinal session with a 197.650 (49.6125 in the floor), UCLA finished third overall in the finals. The Gymbacks also set a new program record on vault of 49.500 and posted three of its best 10 bars scores ever. 2023 Women's Gymnastics Roster; Name Event(s) Year Hometown / High School Club Headshot; Kaleigh Cleveland: AA: So. Graduate Assistant Coach: Gymnastics Support Staff. Wieber has coached three regular-season All-Americans in Sophia Carter (2020), Maggie OHara (2021) and Kennedy Hambrick (2020, 2021). The 43-year-old has also spent time as Mizzous defensive coordinator and Memphis defensive coordinator. She was a 2016 inductee into the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame, a 2021 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Inductee and is also a member of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. SIMONE BILES Olympic All-Round Champion, 2016 19-Time Gold World Championships Medalist . Brooks was planning on proposing to Wieber in December during the holidays, but the ring arrived to their house early in October. Head Coach (225) 578-5050 . 2022-23 Women's Gymnastics Coaching Staff. Not wanting to wait two more months, Chris decided burst through the front door of Wiebers family home in Michigan and propose to her, knowiung he always wanted to get down on one knee with family present. The hirings of Argenal and Smart complete Musselmans staff. He claimed the Winter Cup all-around title in 2010 and was a member of the World Championships team in 2010 and 2015. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Phone Email Address Tweets & replies. Born October 24, 1996 Joined March 2012. We go hiking, she runs, I rollerblade.. Arkansas will play Auburn at next weeks SEC Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. Main Department Fax Number: 479-575-4904 While finishing her undergraduate degree in molecular, cell and developmental biology, Ross served as an undergraduate assistant coach at UCLA for the 2020-21 season. Central Arkansas Christain quarterback Grayson Wilson became the fourth in-state prospect to , Everything you need to know about the Razorbacks' series finale against the . The two former Olympic athletes get to spend their days coaching the sport they love with the one they love. I cant wait to bring that passion to Fayetteville!. I think its just a communication thing, Brooks said. But even if it is all work sometimes, the two know when its time to set gymnastics aside. Fowler Family Baseball & Track Training Center, Jerry & Gene Jones Student-Athlete Success Center. Sport Admin: M. & W. Cross Country/Track & Field), Director of Academics (Womens Basketball and Soccer), Director of Educational Enrichment Services, Associate Director of Academics (MT&F, WGolf), Assistant Director of Academics (MBB, WTEN), Assistant Director of Academics (Football & Gymnastics), Assistant Director of Educational Enrichment Services, Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development, Academic Counselor (Football and M. 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The gymnastics team was founded in 2003 by Mark Cook, who started building the team in 2001. The Razorbacks set an all-time team score in 2021 (197.425) and Hambrick became the new all-around score record holder (39.750). During her four seasons at UCLA, Ross won four individual NCAA titles, one on each event, and the 2018 team title with the Bruins. They only rushed for 133.75 yards per game, but they were fourth in the conference in terms of passing yards with 269.4 yards per contest through the air. FAYETTEVILLE Arkansas gymnastics assistant coach Felicia Hano turned in her letter of resignation last month, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette learned through a recent Freedom of. I cant wait to call the Hogs with Razorback fans many more times this season! 765-285-8581. rmhillenberg@bsu.edu. All rights reserved. She was also the first-ever womens gymnast to own Olympic, world, and NCAA titles. Wieber coached the Bruins on floor exercise, an event in which UCLA finished the 2018 and 2019 regular seasons ranked No. The Gymbacks earned their first-ever spot in the SEC night session in 2021 and advanced to the NCAA regional final after scoring a post-season program best 197.250 on day one. Colorado Springs, Colo. / Colorado Connections Academy Two offensive assistants were already in place before Briles was officially hired on Monday, including offensive line coach, Two defensive assistants in linebacker coach. He claimed the Winter Cup all-around title in 2010 and was a member of the World Championships team in 2010 and 2015. UCLA gymnastics assistant coach Randy Lane holds an individual NCAA Championship trophy after UCLA won the team title Saturday. University of Arkansas | Assistant Head Coach | 2015-2016 Coached Amanda Wellick to her second consecutive All-American honor Coached Samantha Nelson to All-SEC honors on beam Received National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches for Women South Central Regional Assistant Coach of the Year honors 3 all-time in school history, behind five scores of 9.925 or better in that meet, including two perfect 10s. Ticket Office Phone Number: 479-575-5151. 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I am incredibly thrilled and confident about hiring Kyla as our new assistant coach. Brooks, a member of the Sooners squad from 2006-2009, won two national championships as a Student-Athlete at OU in 2006 and 2008, was a seven-time All-American (including three on high bar), a 2006 MPSF Conference high bar champion, and served as captain of the team as a senior in 2009. The team set a new regional bars record (49.450) and a new regional floor record (49.400). Arkansas saw six Gymbacks wrap up the 2020 season ranked in the top 100 by Road to Nationals in at least one event, with four Hogs finishing with multiple top 100 rankings. Brian Amato. I could not be more thrilled that Kyla will be joining our coaching staff. The team also set new program highs in total attendance (24,830), which ranked seventh-best in the country, and in season tickets with 1,711. [2] Early life and education [ edit] The first home meet of the Wieber era was held on Jan. 17 against No. He will make $3 million per year as Arkansas head coach. head coach at the FBS-level, he isnt quite racking in the Southeastern Conference average, yet. Assistant Coach justino_villegas@brown.edu: 401-863-1950 401-863-1950: Alex Hyland: Assistant Coach alexandra_hyland@brown.edu: 2023 Women's Gymnastics Support Staff. Regardless, this is an Notre Dame staff growing in demand and national profile. Hear from Dave Van Horn, Caleb Cali, Will McEntire, and Jace Bohrofen , Arkansas coach Sam Pittman and his staff impressed numerous recruits Saturday and , Antonio Reeves' 37 points were the most against an Eric Musselman-led college , Hear from Eric Musselman and Nick Smith after the Razorbacks' 88-79 loss , Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves spoiled Arkansas final home game of the regular , Kentucky All-American forward Oscar Tshiebwe didnt have his typical game when the . She is one of just 12 gymnasts to record a Gym Slam a perfect 10 on each event and is one of only two to record two Gym Slams in their careers. She was also the 2008 U.S. junior all-around, vault and floor exercise champion and the American Cup all-around champion in 2009, 2011 and 2012.