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Lindonwood University has announced the addition of Women's Gymnastics, starting with the 2012-2013 season.  In 2013-2014, they will be competing as a Division II program.  Head Coach Gretchen Goerlitz comes to LU after two years at Centenary.  The former USU and DU competitor got her master's at TWU.  In a release, Goerlitz said, “I’m honored to be the first head women’s gymnastics coach at Lindenwood University, to be joining the ranks of such an ambitious athletics department, and to be a part of the history of building a new and strong gymnastics program,” said Goerlitz. “I cannot think of a better university to be adding the sport of gymnastics. It is truly a great time to be a part of Lindenwood and specifically the athletic department as it paves new paths down the road of excellence.”

Link:  Release

Friday, 15 July 2011 15:44

2011-2012: Nickels to SEMO

Nicole Nickels, a L10 at Xtreme in Missouri, has committed to SEMO, according to a site submission.  Nickels placed 33rd AA at the 2011 L10 JO Nationals, Sr. C. She was 38th AA in 2010.

Wednesday, 06 July 2011 19:28

AU Adds Director of Gymnastics Operations

Auburn has added Dawn Schueller as Director of Gymnastics Operations.  She is a former volunteer assistant.

Link:  AU Release

Wednesday, 06 July 2011 19:27

UCLA Adds Two to Coaching Staff

UCLA has announced several changes to their coaching staff:

Randy Lane returns to UCLA after stints at MSU and UF. 

Amy Smith joins the staff as a volunteer assistant.  She was an assistant last at Missouri

Chris Waller has been promoted to Associate Head Coach from Assistant Head Coach.

Link:  UCLA Release

Wednesday, 06 July 2011 08:39

2011-2012: Moten Signed with UIC

Tamara Moten, a L10 at United Gymnastics in Illinois, signed with UIC, per her club's web page.  At the 2011 Region V L10 Regionals, she placed 11th AA and 4th on FX in the Senior D division.  She was 22nd at Regionals in 2010.   

 

Saturday, 02 July 2011 16:31

July Elite Qualifer Results

NU incoming Jessie DeZiel posted a three-event qualifying score to advance to the Cover Girl Classic in a few weeks.  She did not compete UB.  Former Kentucky great Jenny Hansen fell just short of her attempt to qualify on VT and BB.  She posted a solid 14.35 on a 5.3 SV vault but her two event total was 0.55 shy of what was needed to move on..

Link:  July Qualifier Results

Two former Sooners (Jonathan Horton and Steven Legendre) and one current Sooner (Alex Naddour) helped the US to a silver medal in the team competition at the Japan Cup.  Japan won the gold. 

Link:  Results

Former UCLA star Anna Li won the UB while former Arkansas standout Casey Jo Magee won the BB as the two NCAAers participated in the qualifying meet to the VISA (US) Championships.  Li qualified to the VISAs in two events, and is on a short list of possible UB specialists for the US squad.  Magee won the BB and qualified in three events.  UGA commit Brandi Jay won the VT and placed third AA, and advanced in the AA.  WOGA's Grace McLaughlin won the AA.  The qualifying system allows specialists to qualify in two and three events, respectively.  Bama commit Lauren Beers just missed a qualifying mark in four events, tying with Mageeo.  Washington incoming frosh Jaclyn McCartin also competed. 

Link:  Results

Saturday, 02 July 2011 09:53

UCLA Confirms Addition of Liu

UCLA announced the addition of Ti Liu as a walkon.  The Canadian elite started school this summer.

Link:  Release

Tuesday, 28 June 2011 12:36

Illinois (W) Hires Gust As Assistant

Illinois Head Coach Kim Landrus has announced the hiring of Rodney Gust as an assistant.  He has served for the last two seasons at Yale.  Prior to that, he coached at Flipz and GAGE. 

Link:  Illinois Release

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