The US men's squad, filled with current and former NCAAers, is in second place after the first six subdivisions of the men's team preliminary competition.  With some of the top teams like China left to go, the team is in a very good position to qualify for finals.   The team was led by OU grad Jonathan Horton, who ranks 2nd AA behind the reigning World Champion Kohei Uchimura.   Horton was joined by former Sooners Chris Brooks and current star Steven Legendre, who are chasing event final sports on HB and FX, respectively.  Ohio State's Brandon Wynn and Michigan's Chris Cameron.  NCAAers (current and former) also excelled for other countries, including Stanford Eddie Penev (competing for Bulgaria) and former PSU star Casey Sandy (competing for PSU).  Link:  USA Gymnastics Story and Results

TWU has two more commits for the 2011-12 season: Kayla Jones, L10 from International Gymnastics in North Carolina and Stephanie Repp, L10 from Gold Cup in New Mexico.  Jones finished 47th AA at JO Nationals in 2009. Repp finished 2nd AA and 1st BB at her 2010 state meet; 10th AA at regionals; and 11th AA at the 2010 NIT meet.

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The US is in third after the Qualification round, just behind Russia and China.  Several future/former collegians contribute to the US effort:  Florida's MacKenzie Caquatto and UCLA signee Mattie Larsen both competed all around, while former Brown athlete Alicia Sacramone made two event finals.  DU grad Jessica Lopez also did well, placing 15th in the AA.  Stanford's Kristina Vaculik led Canada to a 13th place finish, and is the 2nd reserve for the AA final while teammate Nicole Pechanec led the Czech squad with team-high scores on two events.   

Link:  Results from Team

Frank Kudlac has announced that 2011 will be his final season. 

News Article

The college recruiting process can be a daunting effort if it is not well planned and executed with organization and enthusiasm from start to finish. In addition, one’s mental approach to the college search, especially when checkered with roadblocks, can make the difference between a fair and a great experience. What follows is a “snapshot” on how prospects and families can proactively prepare for and effectively deal with personal setbacks that will undoubtedly surface along the way.

Miya Dotson, L10 from Oalkand Gymnastics in Michigan, has verballed to WMU.  She turned in a string of top 10 finishes during the 2010 season and placed 11th AA at states and 17th AA at regionals.

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Rachel Abrams, a Level 10 from Rowland/Ballard Gymnastics in Texas has committed to Ohio State for 2012-13. Abrams is the Texas 2010 uneven bars state champion. During the regular 2010 season, Abrams turned in (2) top all-around honors at the Heart of Texas Invitational (1st UB/FX; 2nd V/BB) and Svetlana Invitational (1st V/UB; 2nd FX) and (3) second place AA finishes including the Houston National Invitational where she took the top spot in vault, bars and beam.

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Jim Hayes brings coaching experience from URI and MIT.

Official Announcement

Stanford tops the 2010-2011 Men's Preseason Coaches' Poll, as published by Troester Gym Info.  Stanford received 7 first place votes, the same as Michigan, which is listed as #2.  OU picked up two first place votes to rank third.  The defending National Champion Wolverines nipped the Cardinal for the title last season.