Preslee Harrald's family has notified CollegeGymFans that she is no longer committed to ASU for the 2011-12 season. According to the submission, ASU has decided to reserve a scholarship for the 2011-12 season for an athlete who has redshirted due to injury. Under the circumstances, ASU has no scholarship available for Harrald and she is considering other options. Harrald competes for Kraft Academy in Oklahoma. In 2010 she finished 3rd AA in her state meet, 2nd AA (1st FX) at regionals, and 47th AA (8th BB) at JOs. In 2009, she tied for 1st AA at the NIT.
NCSU has announced the hiring of Colleen Johnson as assistant coach. Johnson coached at Arizona for seven years.
PSU has announced the hiring of Jeff and Rachelle Thompson to coach its women's gymnastics team.
Whitnee Johnson, L10 from Show Me Gymnastics in Missouri, has verballed to Kent State. She qualified to JOs from a 8th place finish at her state meet and a 6th place finish (1st V) at regionals. She finished 48th AA at JOs.
Centenary has announced that Robyn Price will be joining the team this fall. Price is an L10 gymnast from Delta Gymnastics in Arkansas.
Centenary AnnouncementThe coaches have overturned their previous vote to do away with the Super Six format. The recent turnabout was approved by the NCAA Sports Management Cabinet in June.
Rheagan Courville, Elite from Gymnasiana in Louisiana, has committed to LSU, according to her interview with Gymnastike following the Elite Qualifier at the National Training Camp. She finished that qualifier 2nd AA with a score of 54.55 and she won vault, beam and floor. She also competed at the Qualifier in Florida in June, earning a score of 54.00 and a first place finish on beam.