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Between Wieber, Lee and Arkansas volunteer assistant coach Kyla Ross, there will be three Olympic gold medalists in the building Friday. FAYETTEVILLE University of Arkansas gymnastics head coach Jordyn Wieber became engaged to marry Razorback assistant coach Chris Brooks last weekend, according to PEOPLE Magazine. 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. Graduate Assistant Coach: Gymnastics Support Staff. Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Gymnastics) 205-348-3600 205-348-3600: cmetoyer@ia.ua.edu: Monica Decker Kirkpatrick: Athletic Trainer 205-348-5348 205-348-5348: . At the NCAA Championships on April 19-20, Wieber coached Ross to the individual floor title with a score of 9.950, the programs second in as many years after Ohashi took home the crown in 2018. Born October 24, 1996 Joined March 2012. February 11, 2022 2:32 pm CT. After an impressive showing last Sunday against Southeast Missouri, No. Kentucky associate coach Bruiser Flint said Friday Fredrick had battled through injuries. Her illustrious elite career included three medals (all-around and team gold, beam bronze) at the 2011 World Championships, four U.S. senior national titles (all-around, bars and floor in 2011 and all-around in 2012). Her impact on our program so far is evident and I know she continue to mentor our student-athletes to be the best students, athletes, and people they can be, Wieber said. 13 Kentucky on Jan. 24 that Arkansas scored a 49.525 on the floor, the second-highest event total in program history. guided Arkansas to five event scores of 49+, including one 49.500 and 49.550, which are the programs third- and second-highest ever. . The team set a new regional bars record (49.450) and a new regional floor record (49.400). Davis was the first hire that Pittman made, and he is the highest-paid assistant currently on staff, making $550,000 per year. What an incredible opportunity to be able to coach with my Olympic teammate and continue to build Arkansas Gymnastics towards competitive greatness together.. Megan Davis. He claimed the Winter Cup all-around title in 2010 and was a member of the World Championships team in 2010 and 2015. Fans of LSU gymnastics recall last season when All American gymnast Kiya Johnson helped the Tigers defeat Arkansas in a January 2021 meet with a flawless floor routine. 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. 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. 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. It was against No. We go hiking, she runs, I rollerblade.. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. and Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, LLC (NWA Media). - Olympic gold medalist and UCLA assistant Jordyn Wieber has been named as the head women's gymnastics coach at the University of Arkansas, Vice Chancellor and Director of. 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. I am so excited to have the opportunity to stay a part of the Arkansas Razorback family! 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. The first team competed in the 2003, with an all-freshman roster, and finished the regular season ranked 41st. Have a comment on this story? The promotion continues a Ross-Wieber dynamic that has seen the two as teammates, coach and athlete, and coworkers over the course of 10+ years from London 2012, to UCLA, and now at Arkansas. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Jay Ramirez: Head Coach sramirez@towson.edu: 410-704-3895 410-704-3895: Ashley Sauer: Associate Head Coach asauer@towson.edu: 410-704-3444 410-704-3444: Jasmine Kauffman: Volunteer Assistant Coach jkauff5@students.towson.edu: Footer 2023 Towson University . 3 in the event by Road to Nationals. Wieber, from DeWitt, Mich., graduated from UCLA in 2017 with a degree in Psychology. 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. Visit ArkansasRazorbacks.com for the latest information on all things Arkansas Gymnastics. He will also make $225,00 per year at Arkansas. . What an incredible opportunity to be able to coach with my Olympic teammate and continue to build Arkansas Gymnastics towards competitive greatness together.. 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. Administrative Assistant. Her and I work really, really well together. - Sports Turf, Athletic Facility Supervisor - Building Services, Institutional Services Asst - Building Services, Athletic Facility Supervisor - Building Operations, Institutional Services Asst - Building Operations, Institutional Services Asst - Building Operations-Security, Institutional Services Asst.-Building Operations-Security, Assistant Director of Football Operations, Director of Football Management/NFL Liaison, Administrative Assistant / Assistant Coaches, Director of Scouting/Assistant to Head Coach, Assistant Director of Recruiting and Scouting, Assistant AD / Mental Health & Performance, Associate AD / Academics and Student-Athlete Development (Asst. Gymback High Performance Camp | June 30th - July 2nd. Arkansas gymnastics coach Jordyn Wieber is shown during a timeout in the Razorbacks' 87-43 basketball victory over Missouri on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Fayetteville. 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. All-arounder Kennedy Hambrick and bars specialist Sarah Shaffer both earned individual NCAA Championships berths, extending Wiebers unblemished national appearance streak in each eligible year. Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (MG, WG, VB) Gymnastics Jay Clark. Wooo Pig.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Seminoles finished the regular season with a record of 6-6 and 4-4 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber was introduced as the head coach of the Arkansas Women's Gymnastics program on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, by Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek. Moser, Argenal and Smart all worked with Musselman previously, and Smart also played for him in the CBA. During her third season in 2022, Wieber guided the Gymbacks to their 18th consecutive regional appearance and second straight regional final. 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 . 10 Georgia mid-way through the season. 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 . 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Main Department Fax Number: 479-575-4904. Portions of Calif. home hang over cliff after landslide, 3 reasons you shouldnt wait to file taxes this year, House where JonBent Ramsey was found dead up for, A look at War Eagle Caverns expansion, discovery, Osage Park to hold after dark adults-only event, Arkansas Ends Regular Season with Loss to #23 Kentucky, Doctor accused of fraud sued for false imprisonment, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Each year since Wiebers arrival, the Gymbacks have ranked in the top 10 in average attendance. The official Gymnastics Coach List for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide Skip To Main . The magazine . Arkansas announced former UCLA gymnast Kyla Ross would be joining its staff as a volunteer assistant coach Friday. 14 Arkansas Gymnastics is ready to return to the SEC stage on Friday with a meet against No. A graduate of Louisiana Tech University, he is a member of the Football Writers Association of America, and voter for the Heisman Trophy and AP Top 25 football poll. Moser worked with Musselman in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings and in the D-League formerly the CBA and now known as the G-League with the Reno Bighorns. [2] Early life and education [ edit] 20 Missouri and No. inducted to the sports hall of fame in her home state. 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. Pittman is highly regarded as one of the top offensive line coaches in the country. After helping coach the Gymbacks to two record-breaking wins over Mizzou and Auburn, Brooks bars team scored a 49.375 at NCAA Regionals on day one, then the second-highest by the Hogs in postseason program history. 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. Media. Bob Holt is a reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Assistant Coach. 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. . Jordyn Marie Wieber (born July 12, 1995) is an American former artistic gymnast turned gymnastics coach. 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. Georgia (2011) Courtney McCool Griffeth, a 2004 Olympian and NCAA Champion, enters her second season as an assistant coach for the LSU Gymnastics program under head coach Jay Clark. All Rights Reserved. I am incredibly thrilled and confident about hiring Kyla as our new assistant coach. Argenal was an assistant coach at Nevada for Musselman. She was also the first-ever womens gymnast to own Olympic, world, and NCAA titles. 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. He walked in the door, my jaw dropped and he got on one knee.. Smart, 56, began his coaching career in the CBA in 1997 as coach of the Fort Wayne Fury for three seasons and then spent 19 seasons as an NBA assistant or head coach. Full Bio. Shes one of just 11 gymnasts to achieve a Gym Slam, and the first to record two in the same year (2019). Jackie was highly involved at Temple, serving as the 2021-22 Student Athlete Advisory Committee president and four-year representative, a founding member of Owls for Justice created to advocate for long-lasting and substantial reform for racial equality in this country and a member of the Student-Athlete Mental Health Group. FAYETTEVILLE University of Arkansas. Davis was the first hire. 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. 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. Volunteer Assistant Coach. She spent the previous year with the Bruins as an undergraduate assistant. And in the door he walked., Jordan is like next to impossible to surprise. In total, Arkansas registered fives scores of 197.000 or better in 2021 for the first time in program history. At regionals, Brooks coached sixth-year Hog Sarah Shaffer to a 9.950 outing on bars, which earned her a berth to NCAA Championships, Arkansas second consecutive bars qualifier and fourth ever. 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. . Smart played for Musselman in the CBA with the Rapid City Thrillers and Florida Beachdogs, and also was an assistant coach for him with Golden State. UCLA hit a season-high 49.825 on March 16, which ranks No. With Wiebers lead, Arkansas won 27 event titles through 10 meets. More. 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). Department Phone Number: 479-575-6533 She knows first-hand what it takes to train and compete at a high level. Pittman is highly regarded as one of the top offensive line coaches in the country. Now, over 30 years later, she is ready to . University of Alabama Women's Gymnastics Assistant Coach Former IGC Camper. University of Arkansas women's gymnastics coach Mark Cook welcomed the addition of Garrett and Courtney (McCool) Griffeth to the coaching staff on Monday. After winning their semifinal session with a 197.650 (49.6125 in the floor), UCLA finished third overall in the finals. 41. Before announcing his retirement in Aug. 2017, Brooks finished first on high bar at the 2017 Winter Cup. The Hogs finished the year ranked 16th in the country, maintaining the programs 17-year streak in the top 20. Headed into 2022, Arkansas held onto the third-longest active streak for meets with a score of 49.000 or higher, coming in with 32 straight meets, behind Alabama (33) and Florida (35). All Rights Reserved. In 2022, Arkansas posted three of its top 10 highest bars scores in program history, including a new regional record of 49.450. Murphy was the 2017 Arkansas Sportswriter of the Year. Upon arrival for Arkansas 2022 campaign, Ross was primarily responsible for coaching the Gymbacks on balance beam. Regardless, this is an Notre Dame staff growing in demand and national profile. Before beginning her coaching journey, Ross cemented herself as one of the most successful gymnasts in NCAA history from her collegiate debut against Arkansas in 2017, to her final meet in 2020. 2023-Present. Arkansas will play Auburn at next weeks SEC Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. The two former Olympic athletes get to spend their days coaching the. Brooks is a two-time Olympian and served as captain for the mens squad at the Rio 2016 games, where he also placed 14th in the all-around competition. The consecutive wins marked the first time since 2017 that Arkansas won two-straight conference meets and consecutive meets against a ranked opponent. UCLA Athletics This is UCLA's first women's gymnastics. He claimed the Winter Cup all-around title in 2010 and was a member of the World Championships team in 2010 and 2015. The Gymbacks also set a new program record on vault of 49.500 and posted three of its best 10 bars scores ever. Jr. The floor squad also posted marks of 49.775 (March 23) and 49.750 (Feb. 16) over the course of the year, as four Bruins earned regular season All-America honors in the event Katelyn Ohashi, Kyla Ross, Gracie Kramer and Felicia Hano. 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. After winning their semifinal session with a 197.650 (49.6125 in the floor), UCLA finished third overall in the finals. Marissa King. University of Arkansas 2023. At SEC Championships, Arkansas posted a 49.150, which matches the best in program history for the Hogs at the meet. 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. 10 Kentucky in Barnhill Arena. I cant wait to bring that passion to Fayetteville!. @RyneHillenberg. Big thank you to Jordyn Wieber and Razorback Athletics for this amazing opportunity to continue coaching with this program and athletic department, Ross said. During her third season in 2022, Wieber guided the Gymbacks to their 18th consecutive regional appearance and second straight regional final. University of Arkansas 2023. Wieber, from DeWitt, Mich., graduated from UCLA in 2017 with a degree in Psychology. But even if it is all work sometimes, the two know when its time to set gymnastics aside. 195.5K Followers. View Full Bio. Before announcing his retirement in Aug. 2017, Brooks finished first on high bar at the 2017 Winter Cup. BATON ROUGE - LSU Gymnastics Head Coach Jay Clark announced the addition of Garrett Griffeth and 2004 Olympian Courtney McCool Griffeth to the staff as assistant coaches. She is the first female gymnast to win NCAA, World, and Olympic championship titles. Ross was also the first woman to win NCAA, World and Olympic championships. . The team set a new regional bars record (49.450) and a new regional floor record (49.400).