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Friday, 26 November 2010 15:02

2010-2011 Capsule Previews For the Top 25

Short preview capsules for the Top 25 teams (updated 12/2 to reflect the preseason Poll), are now available by choosing News from the menu at the top of each page, then Features, then Capsule Previews. 

Thursday, 25 November 2010 12:52

2011 Capsule Previews #13 to #25


 

13. Missouri Tigers


14. Penn State Nittany Lions

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Rob Drass
Assistants: John Figueroa, Amy Smith
Starting Routines Returning: 14/24
Returning Starters (6): Mary Burke (Jr), Alex Gold (Sr), Allison Heizelman (Jr), Sandra Ostad (So), Tori Howard (So), Lauren Swankowski (So)
Other/Injured Returners (1): Brittany Bendoff (So)
Graduated (3): Danielle Guider, Becky Scholle, Sarah Shire
Other Losses (2): Brooke Boemer (Sr/?),Tara Foster (So/?)

Newcomers (6): Cathryn Aliceaacosta (Fr), Mackenzie McGill (Fr), Taylor Medrea (Fr), Brittani Price (Fr), Alex Skinner (Fr), Katelyn Trevino (Fr)
Quick Assessment:
The Tigers lose 10 routines, including top AAer Sarah Shire.  Six newcomers are set to compete for lineup spots, while the newcomers and veterans alike will need to step it up if Mizzou is to return to Nationals.



Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Jeff Thompson
Assistants: Rachelle Thompson, Randy Monahan
Starting Routines Returning: 12/24
Returning Starters (4): Natalie Ettl (Jr), Danielle Hover (Sr), Madison Merriam (So), Sharaya Musser (So)
Other/Injured Returners (
5): Whitney Benscko (Jr), Daryl Konsevick (Jr), Heather McElwee (Sr), Susan Martens (So), Alex Stine (Jr)
Graduated (5): Alexandra Brockway, Brandi Personett, Casey Rohrbaugh, Allie Southard, Rosie Smith
Other Losses (1): Melissa Klein (Sr/?),

Newcomers (5): Kristin Blades (Fr), Cassidy Bogar (Fr), Stephanie Brock (Fr), Lindsay Musgrove (Fr), Kassidy Stauder (So)
Quick Assessment:  The new coaching staff will be challenged to replace half of the routines from last season, including some key end of the lineup scores.  A Brandi Personett is a tough gymnast to replace. 

 

 

 

15.  Auburn Tigers


16.  Denver Pioneers

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Jeff Graba
Assistants: Kurt Hettinger, Jenny Rowland
Starting Routines Returning: 19/24
Returning Starters (9): Lauren Brzostowski (Sr), Justine Foster (Jr), Toi Garcia (So), Katie Hurley (Sr), Rachel Inniss (Sr), Allyson Sandusky (Jr), Kylie Shields (Jr), Kendall Swartz (Jr), Petrina Yokay (So)
Other/Injured Returners (4): Lindsay DiSalvatore (So), Kareen Kaveh (So), Laura Lane (Jr), Leah Vining (Sr)
Graduated (2): Carmen Nelms, Krissy Voss
Other Losses (4): Alex Christopher (SO/?), Kelsie Montgomery (Jr), Pamela Sanasith (So/?), Maya Wickus (So/TR Iowa)
Newcomers (1): Abbey Habicht (Fr)
Quick Assessment: With a new coaching staff in place, the team will look to improve on last year's result.  Voss was a key loss, but a strong set of returners will look to close the gaps in the lineup.


Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart
Assistants: Jay Hogue, Carl Leland
Starting Routines Returning: 17/24
Returning Starters (8): Brianna (Springer) Artemev (So), Simona Castro Lazo (So), Kristina Coccia (Sr), Amanda Johanson (Sr),Annamari Maaranen (Sr), Louise Mercer (Jr), Taylor Sanford (Sr), Jaleesa Wilson (So)
Other/Injured Returners (0):  N/A
Graduated (3):
Lauren Garan, Kelley Hennigan, Ellen McCarthy
Other Losses (2): Elizabeth Ames (So/?), Emily Reichert (So/?)
Newcomers (6): Jorie Hall (Fr), Moriah Martin (Fr), Kaitlin Moorhead (Fr), Melodie Pulgarin (So), Alexa Reich (Fr), Paige Tollefson (Fr)
Quick Assessment: Another strong and consistent finish for the Pioneers last season has set them up for another strong campaign.  The loss of Henningan is the biggest obstacle, but there are six frosh in the wings.




17.  Illinois Fighting Illini


18.  Boise State Broncos

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Kim (Mazza) Landrus
Assistants: Amy Kruse, Jay Santos
Starting Routines Returning: 16/24
Returning Starters (6): Allison Buckley (Sr), Melissa Fernandez (Sr), Kelsey Joannides (Jr), Jaclyn Kantecki (So), Samantha Perino (Sr), Alina Weinstein (So)
Other/
Injured Returners (4): Elise Gill (So), Macy Hyatt (So), Lashlee Morris (Sr), Hannah Welker (Jr)
Graduated (3): Nicole Cowart, Sarah Schmidt, Laura Woolf
Other Losses (1): Abbie Leber (So/?)
Newcomers (3): Sarah Fiedler (Fr), Elizabeth McNabb (Fr), Amber See (Fr)
Quick Assessment: The preseason loss of Head Coach will just be one obstacle for this squad to overcome; they also need to replace eight routines, including standout Schmidt.  A very strong frosh class is capable; See competes some unusual high difficulty skills.


Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Tina Bird and Neal Resnick
Assistants: Patty Resnick
Starting Routines Returning: 20/24
Returning Starters (9): Mallory Dziawura (Sr), Hailey Gaspar (Fr), Amy Glass (Jr), Lindsay Kazandjian (Jr), Kelsey Lang (Sr), Brittany Potvin-Green (Fr), Hannah Redmon (Sr), Sarah Smith (Sr), Katie Tuller (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (5): Chelsea Apple (Sr), Cristy Dahlquist (Jr), Lacee Lang (So), Cassie Tycast (Sr), Erin Wipperman (So)

Graduated (3): Taylor Jacob, Yvette Leizorek, Raquel Turnbow
Other Losses (1): Fiona Leslie (Jr/?)

Newcomers (5): Alessandra Cinfio (Fr), Bekah Gher (Fr), Jessie Leko (Fr), Kristen Lieberman (Fr), Amanda Otuafi (Fr)
Quick Assessment:
Boise State continues their march up the rankings.  Five frosh will compete with a large roster to replace four routines.  Glass and Redmon, both seniors, lead the search for a spot at Nationals.




19.  Arizona Wildcats


20.  SUU Thunderbirds

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 19/24
Head Coach: Bill Ryden
Assistants: Randi (Liljenquist) Acosta, John Court
Returning Starters (8): Aubree Cristello (So), Mykle Douglas (So), Colleen Fisher (Sr), Deanna Graham (Jr), Britnie Jones (Jr), Katie Matusik (Jr), Molly Quirk (Jr), Miranda (Randi Jo) Russell (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (2): Rebecca Cardenas (Jr), Ellen Pitluck (So)
Graduated (1): Sarah Tomczyk
Other Losses (1): Talyn Curry (Jr/?)
Newcomers (5): Barbara Donaldson (Fr), Chelsea Perna (Fr), Shana Sangston (Fr), Ali Stakem (Fr), Jordan Williams (Fr)
Quick Assessment: The Wildcats lose key AAer Tomczyk but look to move into contention for a spot at Nationals.  Vault is the preseason depth concern, with some lower body injuries lingering from past season in both the returners and among the frosh.


Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Scott Bauman
Assistants: Jeff Hunt, Kari (Lords) Louthan
Starting Routines Returning: 17/24
Returning Starters (9): Brooke Cersosimo (Jr), Ayssa Click (So), Shannon Coughlin (Sr), Lauren Jeffrey (Jr), Caitlin Kennedy (So), Ariel Lamb (Sr), Bailey Baker Pendley (Sr), Lindsey Schultz (Sr), Jenna Vogt (Sr)
Other/
Injured Returners (2): Michaela Chernoch (So), Anna Schumacher (Jr)
Graduated (2): Melissa Johnson, Elise Wheeler
Other Losses (0): N/A
Newcomers (3): Rebecca Moore (Fr), Jennifer Nguyen (Fr), Doniele Volopich (Fr)
Quick Assessment: SUU loses a very key AAer in Wheeler, but look strong in the preseason.  She and Johnson contributed key end-of-lineup scores.  After the intrasquad, Bauman notes that UB could be a key event for them.

 

 




21.  Washington Huskies


22.  Iowa State Cyclones

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Joanne Bowers
Assistants: David McCreary, Shanna (Duggan) Hannan
Starting Routines Returning: 23/24
Returning Starters (10): Hatsune Akaogi (Jr), Paige Bixler (So), Haley Bogart (Sr), Amanda Cline (Jr), Ruby Engreitz (Jr), Anna Epps (Jr), Kristen Linton (Sr), Lauren Rogers (So), Phoebe Tham (So), Sam Walior (Sr)
Other/
Injured Returners (1): Kylie Sharp (So)
Graduated (1): Karen Cain
Other Losses (1): Kailey Hansen (So TR/CSUS)
Newcomers (3): Lara Albright (Fr), Aliza Vaccher (Fr), Meg Whitney (So/TR from Utah)
Quick Assessment: Minimal losses and a strong preseason bode well for the experienced Huskies.  Overall consistency and depth on Vault will be key, with Vaccher and Whitney needing to adjust quickly.

 


Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Jay Ronayne
Assistants: Jessica Bartgis
Starting Routines Returning: 15/24
Returning Starters (8): Shea Anderson (Jr), Michelle Browning (Jr), Rebecca Ellis (So), Alexandra Grant (Sr), Jacquelyn Holmes (Sr), Jody McKellar (Sr), Celine Paulus (Jr), Elizabeth Stranahan (So)
Other/Injured Returners
(1): Jessica Rizzi (So)
Graduated (7): Megan Barnes, Nikki Dilbert, Ashley Kent, Ceilia Maccani, Anna Robey, Katie Sweetin, Melanie Tham
Other Losses (1): Jasmine Swynningan (Sr/?)
Newcomers (6): Henrietta Green (Fr), Milan Ivory (Fr), Hailey Johnson (Fr), Megan McDonald (Fr), Camille Santerre-Gervais (Fr), Michelle Shealy (Fr)
Quick Assessment: The eight gymnasts now departed from the roster included several with key competitive roles.  The loss of 9 routines understates the full loss of the eight athletes.  Browning leads a strong core set of returners.




23.  Minnesota Gophers


24.  Kentucky Wildcats

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Meg Stephenson
Assistants: Jenny (Alf) Hansen, Louie Johnson
Starting Routines Returning: 20/24
Returning Starters (9): Ana Balboa (Sr), Jasmine Brown (So), Janell Campbell (So), Kendra Elm (Sr), Lucy Ennis (Jr), Shannon Golich (So), Amber Hammerschmidt (Jr), Briana Jones (Jr), Yuri Nagai (Sr)
Other/
Injured Returners (2): Jamie Bullock (Sr), Kristin Furukawa (Sr)
Graduated (1): Alexis Russell
Other Losses (2): Kylie Smith (Jr/?), Jenny Weber (So/?)
Newcomers (5): Megan Alvarez (Fr), Justine Cherwink (Fr), Alex Feeken (Fr), Dusti Russell (Fr), Kayla Slechta (Fr)
Quick Assessment: The Gophers lose a key AAer in Alexis Russell but welcome a strong set of newcomers, including Cherwink and Dusti Russell (no relation).  Furukawa is potentially a key returning ingredient on UB and BB.


Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Coaches: Chuck Dickerson and Heather Hite
Starting Routines Returning: 14/24
Returning Starters (6): Caitlyn Ciokajlo (So), Jasmine Minion (Sr), Andrea Mitchell (Sr), Storey Morris (Jr), Phylicia Reshard (Sr), Whitney Rose (Jr)
Other/Injured Returners
(2): Caitlin Satkowiak (So), Colleen Williams (Sr)
Graduated (5): Jacque Behrendt, Hillary Ferguson, Emily Green, Jamie Reimann, Emilie Rymer
Other Losses (0): N/A
Newcomers (7): Brittany Canfield (Fr), Karissa Carpenter (Fr), Holly Cunningham (Fr), Audrey Harrison (Fr), Kayla Hartley (Fr), Paige Krall (Fr), Kayla Sienkowski (Fr)
Quick Assessment: Another team impacted by offseason coaching changes.  The interim coaches will need to replace 10 routines, including some from key end-of-the lineup performers in Green and Ferguson.




25.  ASU Sun Devils


 

 

 

 

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: John Spini
Assistants: Mike Lorenzen, Kari Ward
Starting Routines Returning: 21/24
Returning Starters (12):  Mary Atkinson (Sr), Amanada Davies (Jr), Stephanie Hangartner (Jr), Nickie Johnson (So), Carly McMahaon (Sr), Francesca Mercurio (Sr), Kohoku Palaforx (Jr), Callie Price (Jr), Amelia Rew (So), Christina Salavec (So), Brittany Schuett (Sr), Madison Snowden (Jr)
Other/Injured Returners (3):  Skye Gentile (Sr), Beate Jones (Sr/I), Kelly Reilly (Jr),
Graduated (1):  Kaitlynn Bormann,
Other Losses (1):  Jordyn McIntyre (So/?)
Newcomers (4):  Paige Castillo (Fr), Nicole Robinson (Fr), Samantha Seaman (Fr), Emily Warfield (Fr)
Quick Assessment:  The Sun Devils return the vast majority of their lineup from last season, except for Bormann, who was a top scorer.  The return of AAer Jones will provide a boost, as well as top frosh Seaman. 

Wednesday, 17 November 2010 00:07

NLI: Stanford (M) Signs Two

Stanford (M) has announced the inking of two recruits to NLIs for 2011-2012, Brian Knott and Alex Strait. 

Knott trains at NYC's Chelsea Piers club. He placed 20th AA at the 2010 JO Nationals.

Strait trains at Champions in Texas.  He finished 9th AA, 4th HB and 4th(t) FX at the 2010 VISA Championships, Junior Men 16-18 division.

Link:  Stanford Release and YouTube Channel for Strait

Saturday, 13 November 2010 08:39

Gallery of NLI Signees *Updated 04/17/11*

Friday, 12 November 2010 08:28

NLI: Iowa State Signs Brown

Iowa State has signed Caitlin Brown, as expected.  The L10 from TAGS South tied for 13th AA at the 2010 L10 Nationals.

Link:  Iowa State Release

Friday, 12 November 2010 00:19

Recruits Signing NLIs Across the Country

The official early period for signing a National Letter of Intent for Gymnastics started on November 10th and runs through the 17th.  See the Women's Commits and Men's Commits page for a list of who is expected to sign where.  Watch the site, newsfeeds, and Twitter for the latest news.  There are a few surprises and unannounced signings out there!

Congratulations to all the National Letter of Intent Signees.  A few submitted pictures are in the gallery at this link.  Athletes and Parents are invited to contribute their pictures. 

Athletes, club coaches and parents can submit their signing photos to be featured in a special photo gallery.  Snap a photo and share!  Congratulations to all of the athletes.  Email them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Wednesday, 27 October 2010 11:30

Men's Newcomers 2011

This list contains gymnasts who are Newcomers for the 2010-2011 season. As always, corrections are welcomed and encouraged.

Items in italics will be considered verbal commit "rumors", until a signing or intent to attend is publicly confirmed. However, many of these "rumors" may have actually been submitted by the gymnast, their family, or club. For consistency, the site will continue to be updated as information becomes public. Where available, links are provided to press releases, web sites, and newspaper articles. Please note due to NCAA regulations, we are unable to confirm a commit directly with the source nor with the college.

Please see the FAQ section of this site for a further explanation of the policies for this site.

College/University

Air Force; release; roster

Kyle Baker, Queen City
Patrick Duffy, Gold Cup
Tyler Huebner, Alamo
Mac Ritchie, G&J
Colton Wulf, 5280
Ben Zaiser Pitt Northstars

Army;

     

California, Berkeley;


Illinois; release; roster

    Andrew Margolis, Gymnastics WOrld
    Chad Mason, Gymnastics Olympica
    Cameron Rogers, Zenith
    Cole Smith, Redwood Empire
    Jordan Valdez, Champions
    Alex Varga, Aerial

Illinois Chicago; roster

    Lukasz Adamczyk
    Joseph Hodges, Rochester; per club
    Jacob Mager
    Lance Ridenoure, Diamond Elite

Iowa; release; roster

    Lance Alberhasky, Iowa Gym Nest; per newspaper
    Javier Balboa González, Mexican National Team
    Angelo Bronzino, Bartlett; per newspaper

Michigan; release

    Alex Bubnov, Surgent's
    Jordan Gaarenstroom, SCATS
    Dylan James, JAG
    Sam Mikulak, SCATS
    Michael Myler, All American

Minnesota; release; release 2; release 3; roster

Steffen Beck, LaFleur's
Nicoli Bettin, Delano HS
Zack Chase, Cascade Elite
Nathan Fortunato, Gymnastics World
Matt Frey, South Florida
Adam Kern, Sandia Acrobatic
Justin Morinishi, St. Louis
John Scallon, Bartlett

Navy;

     

Nebraska; release; roster

    Donovan Arndt, Swiss
    Wyatt Aycock, Orlando Metro
    Micah Christensen, Black Hills
    Andy House; HGC
    Louis Klein, GTC
    Robbie Kocks, Atlanta SOG
    CJ Schaaf, Cypress
    Eric Schryver, WOGA

     

Ohio State; roster

    Matt Barr, Integrity
    Kris Done, New Zealand
    Brandan Jones, Top Flight
    Nick Tagliaferro, Will-Moor
    Jeff Treleaven, Bartlett
    Mario West, Sportsplex

Oklahoma; roster

    Preston Ellsworth, WOGA

Penn State; roster

    Wasef Burbar, Buffalo Grove
    Adrian Evans, Xtreme Altitude
    Preston Gall, Hocking Valley
    Invar Jochumsson, Iceland
    Nestor Rodriguez, Puerto Rico

Springfield

Riley Kocks, Roswell

Stanford; roster

Cale Robinson, Premier Knoxville
Sean Senters, Parkettes; per newspaper
Christopher Turner, West Coast

Temple; roster

    John Leonard, KMC
    Dmytri Tserkovnyuk, World Cup
    Brendan Williams, Victory

William and Mary;

     

Wednesday, 27 October 2010 11:26

Men's Commits 2011-2012

This list contains gymnasts who have publicly committed to schools for the 2011-2012 season.  As always, corrections are welcomed and encouraged.  The 2010-2011 Newcomers are in the Newcomers section.

Items in italics will be considered verbal commit "rumors", until a signing or intent to attend is publicly confirmed. However, many of these "rumors" may have actually been submitted by the gymnast, their family, or club. For consistency, the site will continue to be updated as information becomes public. Where available, links are provided to press releases, web sites, and newspaper articles.  Please note due to NCAA regulations, we are unable to confirm a commit directly with the source nor with the college.

Please see the FAQ section of this site for a further explanation of the policies for this site.

College/University

Air Force;

Skyler Awisus, High Sierra
Gared Chapman, Ace
Gregory Chaput. Colorado Training Center
Nicholas Gaudlip, Colorado Training Center
Corbin Palmer, WOGA
Steven Ramos
Niko Schwab, 5280
Jon Spiro, New Hope

Army;

    Joshua Glenn, SCATS

California, Berkeley;


Illinois; release

    Trent Jarrett, ASG
    CJ Maestas, Olympic Training Center/Gold Cup
    Nick Sacramento, Buffalo Grove
    Mike Wilner, The Gymnastics Spot
    Joshua Wilson, Elite Champion

Illinois Chicago;


Iowa;

     

Michigan; release

    Adrian De Los Angeles, SCATS
    Stacey Ervin, Jr, Mills
    Taylor Harrower, Integrity
    Nick Hunter, Gymnastics World
    Mark Panhorst, Bartlett
    Paul Rizkalla, Jr, Surgent's Elite
    Michael Strathern, Bartlett

Minnesota; release

Sean Bauer. St. Louis
Donnie Carper, Gymnastics Village
Steve Jaciuk, Swiss Turners
Ellis Mannon, Indy School
Jack Metcalf, Salto's
Spencer Smith, Metropolitan

Navy;

     

Nebraska; release; roster

    Hayden Henrioulle, 5280 Gymnastics
    Ryan Irick, Air Capital
    Gabriel Jolley, All American
    Grant Perdue, HGA
    Connor Stillwell, San Diego United Training Center
    Josh Ungar, Tim Daggett's Gold Medal

Ohio State; release

    Robert DiRugeris, Will-Moor
    Misha Koudinov, New Zealand National Team, per newspaper interviews; not in release
    Drew Moling, Hocking Valley
    Alex Nork, Will-Moor

Oklahoma; release

    Dylan Akers, Cypress
    Danny Berardini, Buffalo Grove; per news article
    William Clement, California Sports Center
    Jacoby Rubin, Buffalo Grove

Penn State;

     

Springfield

 

Stanford; release

Brian Knott, Chelsea Piers
Alex Strait, Champions

Temple;

     

William and Mary;

     

Sunday, 24 October 2010 09:40

World Championships: Event Finals Day 2

On the Women's side, Ana Porgras won the BB while American Rebecca Bross earned a tie for silver.  Ex-Brown athlete Alicia Sacramone was 5th.  On FX, Aussie Lauren Mitchell won Gold.  American Alexandra Raisman finished just outside of the medals in fourth.

In the Men's competition, France's Thomas Bouhail won VT, while Feng Zhe of China won PB.  On HB, China's Zhang Chenglong won, while Americans Danell Leyva and Chris Brooks (ex-OU) finished 5th and 6th, respectively. 

Link:  Men's VT, PB and HB

Link:  Women's BB and FX

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