Skills of Note in the 2010 Season (W)

The following is a listing of high level skills performed by Women in the 2010 Season.  To make this list, the skill had to be successfully competed in a meet sometime during the season.  The skill competed must have an FIG rating of "E" or "F" or "G", or an FIG Vault Difficult Value of 5.3 or higher.

The issue of escalating difficult leading to higher injury rates and more wear and tear on the athlete is important.  The purpose of this list is not to encourage or foster unreasonable risk or other threats to the safety of the athletes.  In fact, many of the skills on this list were only competed in special circumstances.  This list simply serves as an archive and collection of skills actually performed by the athletes.

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VAULT

UNEVENS

RO 1/2 on, Front Layout 1/2 Off

Vanessa Zamarripa, UCLA

Tsukahara Layout 3/2

Marissa King, Florida

Yurchenko Layout 2/1

Yurchenko Layout 3/2

Ricki Lebegern, Alabama

Natalie Beilstein, Michigan


Rebecca Best, Ohio State


Annie DiLuzio, Utah

Susan Jackson, LSU

Anna Li, UCLA

Hillary Mauro, UGA

Brittani McCullough, UCLA


Christine Nguyen, UNC

Brandi Personett, PSU

Katie Simon, CMU

Comaneci

Grace Taylor, UGA

Shushunova

Monica Eaton, BGSU

Full Twisting Double Layout Flyaway

Dana Bonincontri, Penn

Kylee Botterman, Michigan

Jamie Bullock, Minnesota


Nicole Cowart, Illinois

Taylor Jacob, Boise State


Courtney McCool, UGA

Brie Olson, OU

Brandi Personett, PSU


Kara Wright, UNC

Hindorff (clear-hip reverse hecht/Tkachev)

Meaghan Biros, Pitt

Ashanee Dickerson, UF

Kassi Price, Bama

Ricna (Stalder reverse hecht/Tkachev)

Ray (toe-on Tkachev)

Natalie Ettl, PSU

Ericka Garcia, LSU

Natasha Kelley, OU

Brittani McCullough, UCLA

Sarah Tomczyk, Arizona

Shayla Worley, UGA

Bharwaj (full twisting Pak)

Leslie Mak, Oregon State

BEAM

FLOOR

Round-Off, Layout to Two Feet Mount

Switch Ring Leap

Abigail Adams, Maryland

Morgan Evans, UNC

Brigitte Kivisto, Yale

Molly Quirk, Arizona


Randy Stageberg, UF


Holly Vise, OU

Back tuck 1/1 twist

Arabian Front Tuck

Back Layout Two Foot*

5/2 Turn in Wolf (Humphrey)

Double Front Tuck

Back Double Pike

* Athlete must hold layout position througout for E credit.  Layout
with pike down is credited as a D.

Full Twisting Double Layout

Double Layout

Brooke Barr, NC State

Kristina Coccia, DU


Morgan Dennis, Bama

Hilary Ferguson, UK

Emily Green, UK

Marissa Gutierrez, Bama


Susan Jackson, LSU

Marissa King, Florida


Anna Li, UCLA


Emily Lopatofsky, MSU

Brandi Personett, PSU

Vanessa Zamarripa, UCLA

Double Front

Daria Bijak, Utah

Jessa Hansen, Iowa

Danae Johnson, Rutgers

Natalie Sutter, NIU

Arabian Double Front

Mary Atkinson, ASU

Natalie Beilstein, Michigan

Ashanee Dickerson, UF


Brittany Emmons, Ball State


Samantha Engle, LSU

Deanna Graham, Arizona

Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs, UCLA

Carly Janiga, Stanford

Marissa King, Florida


Hilary Mauro, UGA

Sharaya Musser, PSU

Christine Nguyen, UNC

Gina Nuccio, UGA

Jaime Pisani, Arkansas


Kyndal Robarts, Utah

Mandi Rodriguez, Oregon State

Geralen Stack-Eaton, Bama

Shayla Worley, UGA

Triple Full

Annie DiLuzio, Utah

Megan Ferguson, OU

Katie Hurley, AU


Nicole Pechanec, Stanford

Tuck Full In or Half In/Half Out

Abigail Adams, Maryland

Shelly Alexander, Stanford

Sarah Curtis, Michigan

Miranda Der, Bridgeport


Lora Evenstad, NU

Lauren Gildemeyer, Brockport

Erin Grigg, EMU

Kelci Lewis, Arkansas


Tiffany Louie, San Jose State

Casey Jo Magee, Arkansas


Brittnee Martinez, Michigan

Brittani McCullough, UCLA

Jasmine Minion, UK

Jaime Pisani, Arkansas


Hannah Redmon, Boise State


Taylor Seaman, NC State

Sarah (Specht) Tomczyk, Arizona

Tuck Full Out

Pike Full In

Whitney Bencsko, PSU


Kylee Botterman, Michigan

Noel Couch, UGA


Toi Garcia, AU


Maranda Smith, Florida

13. Illinois Fighting Illini

14. Auburn Tigers

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Bob Starkell
Assistants: Kim (Mazza) Landrus, Amy Kruse
Starting Routines Returning: 19/24
Returning Starters (6): Allison Buckley (Jr), Alyssa (Nicole) Cowart (Sr), Melissa Fernandez (Jr), Kelsey Joannides (So), Lashlee Morris (Jr), Sarah Schmidt (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (3): Samantha Perino (Jr), Hannah Welker (So), Laura Woolf (Sr)
Graduated (4): Marijka Botterman, Julie Crall, Kim Kruk, Lindsey Smith
Other Losses (1): Alyssa Harmon
Newcomers (5): Elise Gill (Fr), Macy Hyatt (Fr), Jaclyn Kantecki (Fr), Abbie Leber (Fr), Alina Weinstein (Fr)

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Jeff Thompson
Assistants: Rachelle Thompson, Kurt Hettinger
Starting Routines Returning: 14/24
Returning Starters (7): Lauren Brzostowski (Jr), Katie Hurley (Jr), Rachel Inniss (Jr), Carmen Nelms (Sr), Allyson Sandusky (So), Kylie Shields (So), Krissy Voss (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (6): Justine Foster (So), Kareen Kaveh (RS Fr/I), Laura Lane (So), Kendall Schwarz (So), Kelsie Montgomery (So), Leah Vining (Jr)
Graduated (2): AJ Mills, Lindsay Puckett
Other Losses (1): Claire Seiffert
Newcomers (6): Alex Christopher (Fr), Lindsay DiSalvatore (Fr), Toi Garcia (Fr), Pamela Sanasith (Fr), Maya Wickus (Fr), Petrina Yokay (Fr)

15.  Nebraska Cornhuskers

16.  Missouri Tigers

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 20/24
Head Coach: Dan Kendig
Assistants: Danna Durante, Tim Garrison
Returning Starters (7): Erin Davis (Jr), Lora Evenstad (So), Kristin Fyffe (So), Brittnee Habbib (Jr), Kathryn Howard (Sr), Kassandra Nathe (So), Kylie Stone (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (1): Maria Scaffidi (Sr/I)
Graduated (2): Tricia Woo, Brittney Williams
Other Losses (3): Kailey Ryan, Stephanie Seich, Claire Stingley (TR/Penn)
Newcomers (4): Hannah Bower (Fr), Janelle Giblin (Fr), Brittany Skinner (Fr), Maddie Steinauer (Jr/TR, CSUF)

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Rob Drass
Assistants: John Figueroa, Amy Smith
Starting Routines Returning: 17/24
Returning Starters (7): Brooke Boemer (Jr), Mary Burke (So), Alex Gold (Jr), Danielle Guider (Sr), Allison Heizelman (So), Becky Scholle (Sr), Sarah Shire (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (1): Tara Foster (So)
Graduated (2): Alicia Hatcher, Adrianne Perry
Other Losses (4): Brittany Haines, Lisa LaPerriere, Lauren Stephenson, Liz Straatmann
Newcomers (4): Brittany Bendoff (Fr), Tori Howard (Fr), Sandra Ostad (Fr, Dec 2009 arrival), Lauren Swankowski (Fr)

17.  Denver Pioneers

18.  Ohio State Buckeyes

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart
Assistants: Carl Leland, Nilson Savage
Starting Routines Returning: 16/24
Returning Starters (8): Kristina Coccia (Jr), Lauren Garan (Sr), Kelley Hennigan (Sr), Amanda Johanson (Jr), Ellen McCarthy (Sr), Louise Mercer (So), Taylor Sanford (Jr), Brianna Springer (So),
Other/Injured Returners (1): Annamari Maaranen (Jr)
Graduated (3): Nikki Brown, Jessica Lopez, Liz Meals
Other Losses (2): Danielle Kirchof, Alex Winslow
Newcomers (4): Elizabeth Aimes (Fr), Simona Castro Lazo (Fr), Emily Reichert (Fr), Jaleesa Wilson (Fr)

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Carey Fagan
Assistants: William Lorenz, Meredith Yonushonis
Starting Routines Returning: 17/24
Returning Starters (7): Beth Ann Ballard (Sr), Rebecca Best (Jr), Hillary Dow (Sr), Taylor Jones (So), Nicole Krauter (So), Casey Williamson (So), Krissi Woodward (So)
Other/Injured Returners (1): Kristin Perchatsch (Sr)
Graduated (3): Kiki Holman, Alyssa Meyer, Amanda Surine
Other Losses (2): Nicole Ciminello, Jessica Staton
Newcomers (4): Colleen Dean (Fr), Sarah Gillespie (Fr), Vanessa Kowis (Fr), Lauren Ritter (Fr)

19.  Boise State Broncos

20.  Arizona Wildcats

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Tina Bird and Neal Resnick
Assistants: Patty Resnick
Starting Routines Returning: 18/24
Returning Starters (10): Chelsea Apple (Jr), Mallory Dziawura (Jr), Taylor Jacob (Sr), Lindsay Kazandjian (So), Kelsey Lang (Jr), Yvette Leizorek (Sr), Fiona Leslie (So), Hannah Redmon (Jr), Sarah Smith (Jr), Katie Tuller (Jr)
Other/Injured Returners (4): Cristy Dahlquist (So), Amy Glass (So/I), Cassie Tycast (Jr), Raquel Turnbow (Sr)
Graduated (4): Courtney Achter, Shaniece Craft, Amber Neroes, Ashli Rainboth
Other Losses (4): Amanda Burnett, Heather Hitch, Morgan LaRoque (R/I), Ruthie Pennington
Newcomers (4): Hailey Gaspar (Fr), Lacee Lang (Fr), Brittany Potvin-Green (Fr), Erin Wipperman (Fr)

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 15/24
Head Coach: Bill Ryden
Assistants: John Court, Colleen Johnson
Returning Starters (6): Rebecca Cardenas (So), Colleen Fisher (Jr), Deanna Graham (So), Britnie Jones (So), Katie Matusik (So), Sarah (Specht) Tomczyk (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (2): Talyn Curry (So), Miranda (Randi Jo) Russell (Jr)
Graduated (4): Erica Anderson, Briana Bergeson, Alexis Greene, Bree Workman
Other Losses (2): Jillian O'Neal, Kristen Schmieder
Newcomers (4): Aubree Cristello (Fr), Mykle Douglas (Fr), Ellen Pitluck (So), Molly Quirk (So)

21.  West Virginia Mountaineers

22.  Minnesota Gophers

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Linda Burdette
Assistants: Jason Butts, Travis Doak
Starting Routines Returning: 17/24
Returning Starters (10): Amy Bieski (Jr), Naja Johnson (Jr), Emily Kerwin (Jr), Tina Maloney (So), Shelly Purkat (Sr), Nicole Roach (So), Kiersten Spoerke (Sr), Chelsi Tabor (Sr), Jessica Young (Jr), Ashley Wilson (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (4): Stephanie Keaton (Jr), Faye Meaden (Jr), Alysha Pretzello (Jr), Jenn Sharon (So)
Graduated (3): Meghan Morris, Heather Izer, Erica Watson
Other Losses (0): N/A
Newcomers (4): Hailey Fairchild (Fr), Chelsea Goldschrafe (Fr), Arlene Hathaway (Fr), Alaska Richardson (Fr),

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Meg Stephenson
Assistants: Jenny (Alf) Hansen, Louie Johnson
Starting Routines Returning: 20/24
Returning Starters (7): Ana Balboa (Jr), Jamie Bullock (Jr), Kendra Elm (Jr), Lucy Ennis (So), Kristin Furukawa (Jr), Yuri Nagai (Jr), Alexis Russell (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (2): Briana Jones (So), Kylie Smith (So)
Graduated (3): Jade Beattie, Carmelina Carabajal, Angela Walker
Other Losses (1): Julie Kinal
Newcomers (5): Jasmine Brown (Fr), Janell Campbell (Fr), Shannon Golich (Fr), Amber Hammerschmidt (So/TR, ASU), Jenny Weber (Fr)

23.  Iowa State Cyclones

24.  Michigan State Spartans

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Jay Ronayne
Assistants: Jessica Bartgis, Jay Santos
Starting Routines Returning: 20/24
Returning Starters (9): Shea Anderson (So), Megan Barnes (Sr), Michelle Browning (So), Nikki Dilbert (Sr), Ashley Kent (Jr), Ceilia Maccani (Jr), Jody McKellar (Jr), Anna Robey (Sr), Katie Sweetin (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (5): Alexandra Grant (Jr), Jacquelyn Holmes (Jr), Celine Paulus (So), Jasmine Swynningan (Jr), Melanie Tham (Sr)
Graduated (2): Jennifer Salfen, Jasmine Thompson
Other Losses (0): N/A
Newcomers (3): Rebecca Ellis (Fr), Jessica Rizzi (Fr), Elizabeth Stranahan (Fr)

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Kathie Klages
Assistants: Randy Lane, Katie Teft
Starting Routines Returning: 18/24
Returning Starters (7): Nicole Argiros (Jr), Jackie Berg (So), Nicole Curler (Sr), Emily Lopatofsky (Sr), Kathryn Mahoney (Jr), Kelsey Morley (Jr), Rochelle Robinson (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (5): Alyssa Brennan (So), Elise Craig (Jr), Nicole Heikkila (Jr), Kelly Moffit (Sr), Seline Rodriguez (So)
Graduated (2): Dani Fanning, Katlyn Roggensack
Other Losses (0): N/A
Newcomers (3): Daneen Haba (So/TR, Ball State), Taira Neal (Fr), Shanti Teiki (Fr)

25.  Washington Huskies

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Head Coach: Joanne Bowers
Assistants: David McCreary, Shanna Duggan
Starting Routines Returning: 22/24
Returning Starters (8): Hatsune Akaogi (So), Haley Bogart (Jr), Karen Cain (Jr), Amanda Cline (So), Ruby Engreitz (So), Anna Epps (So), Kristen Linton (Jr), Sam Walior (Jr)
Other/Injured Returners (0): N/A
Graduated (3): Kelly Gilbert, Ashley Houghting, Kristen Omori
Other Losses (1): Lauren Eller (TR/UC Davis)
Newcomers (5): Paige Bixler, Kailey Hansen, Lauren Rogers, Kylie Sharp, Phoebe Tham

College/University

Air Force; roster

Jacob Houder, Cypress
Harrison Means, Iron Cross
Kyle Mefford, Byer's
Devin Menefee, Cypress
Travis Myers, Colorado Training Center
Chase Nobles
Joel Uptmor

Army; roster

Chase Brown
Jonathan Hoey

California, Berkeley; release; roster

Nic Blair
Daniel Culpepper
Eric Haeussler
Glen Ishino, SCATS
Jacob Jizrawi
Jim Kerry
Raion Sabo
Michael Salipante

Illinois; release; roster

Tyler Mizoguchi, HGA
CJ Padera, Bartlett
Austin Phillips, US Gymnastics
Maxwell Portocarrero
Devin Regan
Anthony Sacramento, Buffalo Grove

Illinois Chicago; roster

Mike Behun
Alex Bymaster, SCATS Diamond Elite
Aaron Evster, Bartlett
Dan Hutton, GymKinetics
Chris Mattes

Iowa; roster

Zach Cazabon, St Louis

Blaine Klaczak, Bartlett
Taylor McClendon
Edwin Plys

Taylor Scharman, USA Gym World

Jacob Swafford, Premier
Adam Wilson

Michigan; roster

Syque Caesar
Douglass Johnson, Jr.

Minnesota; release; roster

Ross Cameratta, Gymnastics World (OH)
Russell Dabritz, Yellow Jackets
Adam LaFleur, Midwest
Michael Morse, Greater Buffalo
DJ Repp, Gold Cup

Navy; roster

Andrew Faulk
Aaron Ingram
Brandon Tinkham

Nebraska; roster

Chris Damian
David Jacobs
Michael Killeen

Ohio State; release; roster

Mike Behles, Barlett
Alexy Bilorzerchev, OSU Boys Team
Ty Echard
Brandt Gomez, Premier
Elliott Hardy, WOGA
Phil Onorato, WOGA
Matt Rayl, Interactive

Oklahoma; release; roster

Chad Crumley, Buffalo Grove
David Finning, Cypress
Ben Mayer, Cypress
Troy Nitzky, Temple
Patrick Piscitelli, G&J Speedway

Penn State; roster

Matt Albrecht, Oakville Gymnastics
Greg Bruns, Parkettes Gymnastics
Phil Harris, Artistic Sports Academy Plus
Miguel Pineda, Hocking Valley Gymnastics

Stanford; roster

Gabriel Alvarado
Cameron Foreman
John Martin
Jordan Nolff

Temple; roster

Taylor Brana
Evan Burke
Blake Collins
Asa Croasmun
Logan Fiery
Matt Martin
Chris Mooney
Dan Pizzuta
Evan Shepard
Stuart Shepart
Jeff Zack

William and Mary; roster

Stephen Duetsch, Glenbrook South
Dan Melzar, New England Sports Academy
Jonathan Prohov, Wilmette

Season Preview Capsules

With the retirement of UGA legend Suzanne Yoculan and the graduation of her dominant star, Courtney Kupets, can new Head Coach Jay Clark lead the GymDogs to their sixth straight title?  With the loss of some iconic athletes, many teams across the country, not just Georgia, will be looking to fill some big shoes.  But Georgia loses a potent 1-2 punch in Kupets and Tiffany Tolnay, and there any number of teams looking to break their stranglehold on the title.  But the Clark-led squad boasts some very talented newcomers, who once they adjust, will make UGA a force once again. 

Last year's runnerup, Alabama, will be looking to take that step up.  With their frosh stars having another year of experience, and plenty of depth in the roster, they will be set to challenge.  Also in the mix is Utah, despite the loss of stars Kristina Baskett and Nina Kim.  Host squad Florida has been amassing some impressive recruiting class but have been lacking in depth to weather injuries.  The graduation of Corey Hartung and the possible loss of Melanie Sinclair deal a big blow to this talented, but young squad.

There was the threat of a game-changing rule change this season -- the six up, six count system -- but that was put off for a later season.  Instead of a major rule change, there will be small changes in the NCAA Code Modifications.  This is the code by which all routines are evaluated.  Post-Olympics, the age-group code that the NCAA Code is based upon usually changes in a dramatic fashion.  However, this time theNCAA changes are relatively minor.  The single biggest change is the devaluation of the ever-popular straddle jump on balance beam.  This single skill value change has caused some new leap series and combinations to be developed this fall. 

As the fall progresses, these tables will be updated with the latest information, links and updates.  Later in the fall, we will be adding in-depth previews.  If you have additional updates or corrections, please submit them using the link above.

Key to the Tables:

Ranking: By 2010 Preseason Coaches' Poll ranking

Coaches: Only regular, paid coaches are listed.

Starting Routines: Defined by starting lineup in last meet of the post season.
Returning Starters: Defined by starting lineup in last meet
Year in School: (Is listed as reported on the school's roster)

Fr = Freshman
So = Sophomore
Jr = Junior
Sr = Senior

Status Codes for Returners:

I = major season ending injury in 2009
R = retirement/not competing (for any other reason than transfer or injury)

S = Under suspension
TR = Transfer
RS = Redshirt (note:  not all eligible gymnasts will employ or are awarded a redshirt year)
?=unconfirmed/unknown information