I am incredibly thrilled and confident about hiring Kyla as our new assistant coach. Numerous sources throughout this NFL Combine week have shared with FootballScoop that a trio of young Notre Dame assistant coaches - including 2022 FootballScoop Special Teams Coordinator of the Year Brian Mason - have emerged as potential targets for NFL jobs. Now, over 30 years later, she is ready to . FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Jordyn: Chris Brooks is my assistant coach and has every bit of knowledge on the sport of gymnastics. During her four seasons at UCLA, Ross won four individual NCAA titles, one on each event, and the 2018 team title with the Bruins. Since April 2019, she has been the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks gymnastics team.. Wieber was a member of the gold medal-winning U.S. Women's Gymnastics team, self-dubbed the "Fierce Five", at the 2012 Summer Olympics.She was also a member of the gold-winning American team at the . But life cant be all gymnastics all the time, theyve found ways to unplug. Brooks was planning on proposing to Wieber in December during the holidays, but the ring arrived to their house early in October. The compensation for Smart, whose hiring was announced Wednesday by Razorbacks Coach Eric Musselman, is the same as Gus Argenal received when he was hired as an Arkansas assistant coach last week after serving two seasons in the same job at Cal State Fullerton. I could not be more thrilled that Kyla will be joining our coaching staff. ). Pittman is highly regarded as one of the top offensive line coaches in the country. The Razorbacks success on the floor helped them lock in back-to-back SEC wins against No. Wieber and Ross competed together as part of the Fierce Five, who won the United States first-ever womens gymnastics gold medal on foreign soil nearly 10 years ago on July 31, 2012 in London. Big thank you to Jordyn Wieber and Razorback Athletics for this amazing opportunity to continue coaching with this program and athletic department, Ross said. The Gymbacks earned their first-ever spot in the SEC night session in 2021 and advanced to the NCAA regional final after scoring a post-season program best 197.250 on day one. Under her guidance in and out of the gym, Arkansas saw its first SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 10 years in 2022 with Bailey Lovett, and the team has set a new streak of three consecutive years with a team GPA of 3.5 or above. Media. After two seasons as an athlete, Terpak shifted to a student assistant coaching role, in which she was responsible for choreographing floor routines and producing creative content for the teams social media channels. Arkansas will play Auburn at next weeks SEC Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. I am so excited to continue working with our student-athletes to help empower them to accomplish their goals in athletics, academics, and personal development. The floor squad also posted marks of 49.775 (March 23) and 49.750 (Feb. 16) over the course of the year, as four Bruins earned regular season All-America honors in the event Katelyn Ohashi, Kyla Ross, Gracie Kramer and Felicia Hano. Along with Felicia Hano, Brooks was named a Regional Co-Assistant Coach of the Year by the Womens Collegiate Gymnastics Association for his efforts in the 2022 slate. Some social media speculation had Fredrick getting banged up again in Wednesday's loss to Vanderbilt. He will $225,00 a year, and he served as a defensive quality control assistant and analyst under Odom last season. Brooks is the primary uneven bars coach at Arkansas and has. Head Gymnastics Coach: Sunny Marchand: . 3 in the event by Road to Nationals. Kentucky associate coach Bruiser Flint said Friday Fredrick had battled through injuries. "Garrett and. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I dont know if I could do it with any other human. Head coach Jordyn Wieber won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2012 Olympics and assistant Chris Brooks was a men's alternate at the 2012 Olympic games. Oleksii Koltakov. Arkansas' assistant coaches will make $5.84 million in 2022, more than triple the salary pool of $1.945 million 13 years ago. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. and Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, LLC (NWA Media). Wieber coached the Bruins on floor exercise, an event in which UCLA finished the 2018 and 2019 regular seasons ranked No. After helping coach the Gymbacks to two record-breaking wins over Mizzou and Auburn, Brooks bars team scored a 49.375 at NCAA Regionals on day one, then the second-highest by the Hogs in postseason program history. University of Arkansas 2023. Wieber coached the Bruins on floor exercise, an event in which UCLA finished the 2018 and 2019 regular seasons ranked No. At the NCAA Championships on April 19-20, Wieber coached Ross to the individual floor title with a score of 9.950, the programs second in as many years after Ohashi took home the crown in 2018. Yes, he was a part of men's gymnastics, but he knows what it takes to make it to the top. In total, Arkansas registered fives scores of 197.000 or better in 2021 for the first time in program history. The team set a new regional bars record (49.450) and a new regional floor record (49.400). Kyla Ross, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist and 11-time UCLA All-American, has joined the Arkansas gymnastics staff as a volunteer assistant coach, head coach Jordyn Wieber announced Friday.. Georgia (2011) Courtney McCool Griffeth, a 2004 Olympian and NCAA Champion, enters her second season as an assistant coach for the LSU Gymnastics program under head coach Jay Clark. We communicate really well, which is why our relationship works and our coaching relationship works. It was attended by 10,345 fans, a new program single meet record, and the second time in the Wieber era that a new record has been set. Getting a dog was a huge break through, Brooks laughed. Griffeth joins the team as an assistant coach, while McCool Griffeth, a former Olympian, will serve as a volunteer coach for the Razorbacks. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. David Zalubowski All-arounder Kennedy Hambrick and bars specialist Sarah Shaffer both earned individual NCAA Championships berths, extending Wiebers unblemished national appearance streak in each eligible year. During his tenure with Georgia as an offensive line coach that started in 2016, he helped the Bulldogs go 43-12. But even if it is all work sometimes, the two know when its time to set gymnastics aside. Department Phone Number: 479-575-6533 Hano, a four-time All-Pac 12 selection with UCLA (2017-20), was a member of the 2014-15 USA Senior National Team prior to that. In 2019, the Bruins recorded scores of 49.5 or better in 11 of 14 meets, averaging a national-best 49.604 on floor. Wooo Pig.. [6] Ross was an elite gymnast from 2009 to 2016. The Hogs finished the year ranked 16th in the country, maintaining the programs 17-year streak in the top 20. Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman is in line to be paid $5.25 million in base pay this year, plus $1.1 million in compensation that will be disbursed as a retention bonus at the end of 2024. 14 Arkansas Gymnastics is ready to return to the SEC stage on Friday with a meet against No. AnReckez Daniels, creative director and assistant director of multicultural programming and diversity initiatives, said that the project was spurred as Arkansas appointed its first-ever . She and her fellow UCLA coaches were named the 2018 West Region Assistant Coaches of the Year, as they helped lead the Bruins to Pac-12, NCAA regional and NCAA national titles. UCLA hit a season-high 49.825 on March 16, which ranks No. On Feb. 21, Coach Wieber and her Arkansas squad hosted Auburn for a Womens Empowerment Meet, the first of its kind in NCAA gymnastics and now an annual tradition for the Gymbacks. McCool . During the regular season, Arkansas had three top-10 program scores on bars, ranking as high as No. I got a last minute flight and went out there.. Arkansas Gymnastics Megan Davis. Wieber brought her London 2012 and UCLA teammate Kyla Ross on to the staff for the 2022 season, whose beam coaching helped Arkansas reach a new program high of 49.250 on the event. Volunteer Assistant 334-750-3236 334-750-3236: 2023 Gymnastics Support Staff. Arkansas196.450 at SEC Championships in 2022 is the third-best in program history and the best finish since Wieber took the program helm. The 43-year-old has also spent time as Mizzous defensive coordinator and Memphis defensive coordinator. During his tenure with Georgia as an offensive line coach that started in 2016, he helped the Bulldogs go 43-12. Join the discussion or start a new one on the Forums. Ticket Office Phone Number: 479-575-5151. We go hiking, she runs, I rollerblade.. - Olympic gold medalist and UCLA assistant Jordyn Wieber has been named as the head women's gymnastics coach at the University of Arkansas, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek announced on Wednesday.Wieber replaces Mark Cook, who announced his retirement as head coach, earlier this month, after 17 seasons at the University of Arkansas. And why we are choosing to spend the rest of our lives together.. The team also set new program highs in total attendance (24,830), which ranked seventh-best in the country, and in season tickets with 1,711. Before beginning her coaching journey, Ross cemented herself as one of the most successful gymnasts in NCAA history from her collegiate debut against Arkansas in 2017, to her final meet in 2020. Not only was Kyla a fantastic athlete, but she is an incredible person and leader too. Wherever she goes, she makes those around her better, which is why she is the perfect addition to this Razorback coaching staff.. Upon arrival for Arkansas 2022 campaign, Ross was primarily responsible for coaching the Gymbacks on balance beam. Main Department Fax Number: 479-575-4904 She knows first-hand what it takes to train and compete at a high level. University of Arkansas | Assistant Head Coach | 2015-2016 Coached Amanda Wellick to her second consecutive All-American honor Coached Samantha Nelson to All-SEC honors on beam Received National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches for Women South Central Regional Assistant Coach of the Year honors Thank you to Jordyn Wieber and Razorback Athletics for this amazing opportunity. In 2020, the Gymbacks ranked as high as fourth in the nation on floor and finished the season ninth in the nation. She has a wealth of knowledge, work ethic, and passion for our sport. University of Alabama Women's Gymnastics Assistant Coach Former IGC Camper. Head Coach (225) 578-5050 . Hear from Dave Van Horn, Caleb Cali, Will McEntire, and Jace Bohrofen , Arkansas coach Sam Pittman and his staff impressed numerous recruits Saturday and , Antonio Reeves' 37 points were the most against an Eric Musselman-led college , Hear from Eric Musselman and Nick Smith after the Razorbacks' 88-79 loss , Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves spoiled Arkansas final home game of the regular , Kentucky All-American forward Oscar Tshiebwe didnt have his typical game when the . During the 2022 slate, the Gymbacks extended that streak to 39 meets. Karin Fusco. 3 min read. All-arounder Kennedy Hambrick and bars specialist Sarah Shaffer both earned individual NCAA Championships berths, extending Wiebers unblemished national appearance streak in each eligible year. Murphy was the 2017 Arkansas Sportswriter of the Year. Stepp will likely be the only holdover from former coach Chad Morris staff, and he will rake in $400,000 a year. I am so excited to continue working with our student-athletes to help empower them to accomplish their goals in athletics, academics, and personal development. Both gymnasts have represented the U.S. in the Olympics, and Wieber won a gold medal in London in 2012. Two offensive assistants were already in place before Briles was officially hired on Monday, including offensive line coach, Two defensive assistants in linebacker coach. Women's Gymnastics Coaching Staff. Wieber and Ross competed together as part of the Fierce Five, who won the United States first-ever womens gymnastics gold medal on foreign soil nearly 10 years ago on July 31, 2012 in London. Brooks is the primary uneven bars coach at Arkansas and has taken the event to historic heights in the three seasons since. Arkansas saw six Gymbacks wrap up the 2020 season ranked in the top 100 by Road to Nationals in at least one event, with four Hogs finishing with multiple top 100 rankings. Main Department Fax Number: 479-575-4904. Jennifer Ester Rowland (born July 18, 1974) is an American gymnastics coach and former gymnast. She and her fellow UCLA coaches were named the 2018 West Region Assistant Coaches of the Year, as they helped lead the Bruins to Pac-12, NCAA regional and NCAA national titles. She was also the first-ever womens gymnast to own Olympic, world, and NCAA titles. 20 Missouri and No. Hear from Dave Van Horn, Caleb Cali, Will McEntire, and Jace Bohrofen , Arkansas coach Sam Pittman and his staff impressed numerous recruits Saturday and , Antonio Reeves' 37 points were the most against an Eric Musselman-led college , Hear from Eric Musselman and Nick Smith after the Razorbacks' 88-79 loss , Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves spoiled Arkansas final home game of the regular , Kentucky All-American forward Oscar Tshiebwe didnt have his typical game when the . Arkansas vs. Wright State Game 3: How to watch and listen, pitching matchup, forecast, team comparisons, VIDEO: Van Horn, players recap Game 2 victory against Wright State, Football Hogs impress top recruits, extend offers, Glaring numbers tell tale of Hogs' loss to UK, VIDEO: Musselman, Smith recap Arkansas' loss to Kentucky, Kentucky hands Arkansas third consecutive loss. Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber was introduced as the head coach of the Arkansas Women's Gymnastics program on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, by Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics. Davis was the first hire that Pittman made, and he is the highest-paid assistant currently on staff, making $550,000 per year. Here is a look at the Razorbacks' assistant coaching salaries since 2010: Brooks was selected by his teammates to serve as the captain of the U.S. Mens Olympic gymnastics team and placed 14th in the individual all-around competition in Rio de Janeiro. head coach at the FBS-level, he isnt quite racking in the Southeastern Conference average, yet. Two offensive assistants were already in place before Briles was officially hired on Monday, including offensive line coach Brad Davis and receivers coach Justin Stepp. The gymnastics team was founded in 2003 by Mark Cook, who started building the team in 2001. Odom spent four years as Missouris head coach, and he finished his tenure with a record of 25-25 over 50 games. At SEC Championships, Arkansas posted a 49.150, which matches the best in program history for the Hogs at the meet. Lauren Bannister. All rights reserved. The Gymbacks earned their first-ever spot in the SEC night session in 2021 and advanced to the NCAA regional final after scoring a post-season program best 197.250 on day one. Odom will make $1.2 million per year as the defensive coordinator at Arkansas, while Briles will rake in $1 million per year. Assistant Athletics Director for Athletics Compliance. Upon arrival for Arkansas 2022 campaign, Ross was primarily responsible for coaching the Gymbacks on balance beam. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Phone Email Address Sport Note; Jay Santos: Head Coach 480-965-7843 480-965-7843: Jay.santos1@asu.edu: Lacey Rubin: Assistant Coach lacey.rubin@asu.edu: 2022-23 Women's Gymnastics Support Staff. Department Phone Number: 479-575-6533. Georgia (2010) Garrett Griffeth enters his second season as assistant coach for the LSU Gymnastics program under head coach Jay Clark. In the regular season, Brooks guided Arkansas to five event scores of 49+, including marks of 49.500 and 49.550, which are the programs third- and second-highest ever, The Gymbacks posted 14 9.9+ bar routines on the regular season, and Arkansas captured at least a share of three regular season bars titles and placed within the top three on bars in all but three meets. Women's Gymnastics - Coaching Staff; Image Name Title; Tabitha Yim: Rodgers Family Director of Women's Gymnastics: Vince Smurro: Assistant Coach: Hallie Mossett: Assistant Coach: Chris Swircek: Volunteer Assistant Coach: Sarah Lyons: Senior Associate Director Athletic Training Women's Gymnastics, Track & Field: Anthony Tran: Assistant . Bob Holt is a reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. 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The floor squad also posted marks of 49.775 (March 23) and 49.750 (Feb. 16) over the course of the year, as four Bruins earned regular season All-America honors in the event Katelyn Ohashi, Kyla Ross, Gracie Kramer and Felicia Hano. 3 Denver, bringing a then-record crowd of 6,714 fans to Barnhill Arena. Wieber and Brooks began dating in 2016, five years after they met during a gymnastics competition in Tokyo. FAYETTEVILLE Arkansas gymnastics assistant coach Felicia Hano turned in her letter of resignation last month, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette learned through a recent Freedom of Information Act request. Executive Director of Student Athlete Support Services. I thought Chris was in Arkansas. Dustin Fry was named the new Polk County football coach on Feb. 13. A member of the Fierce Five United States squad that won team gold at the 2012 Olympics, Wieber was a two-time U.S. all-around champion (2011 and 2012) and the 2011 World all-around champion. She helped lead the Bruins to the regional final, and six gymnasts received All-Pac-12 honors. Arkansas (Volunteer Asst.) Central Arkansas Christain quarterback Grayson Wilson became the fourth in-state prospect to , Everything you need to know about the Razorbacks' series finale against the . Genesis Gibson. With Wieber at the helm and Ross and Chris Brooks as assistants, Arkansas is the first and only NCAA womens gymnastics program to have an all-Olympian staff. "When he gets hit, he knows it's . The Gymbacks also set a new program record on vault of 49.500 and posted three of its best 10 bars scores ever. 20 Missouri and No. 3 all-time in school history, behind five scores of 9.925 or better in that meet, including two perfect 10s. In the regular season, Brooks guided Arkansas to five event scores of 49+, including marks of 49.500 and 49.550, which are the programs third- and second-highest ever, The Gymbacks posted 14 9.9+ bar routines on the regular season, and Arkansas captured at least a share of three regular season bars titles and placed within the top three on bars in all but three meets. She was a 2016 inductee into the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame, a 2021 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Inductee and is also a member of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. 10 Georgia mid-way through the season. All Rights Reserved. After helping lead the Arkansas program to new heights in one season as a volunteer, Olympic gold medalist and five-time NCAA champion Kyla Ross has been promoted to assistant coach of the. Moser worked with Musselman in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings and in the D-League formerly the CBA and now known as the G-League with the Reno Bighorns. 10 Kentucky in Barnhill Arena. Briles took over as FSUs offensive coordinator prior to this season. Ross and Wieber have a decorated history as members of the Fierce Five squad that won team gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Chris Brooks was named an assistant coach of Arkansas Gymnastics by head coach Jordyn Wieber on Friday, May 17, 2019. Women's Gymnastics Support Staff. Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator. Orel coordinated all community outreach and volunteer activities for the program, as well as assisted in planning summer camps for Arkansas gymnastics. Razorback athletic director Hunter Yurachek said after the hiring of head coach Sam Pittman earlier this month that about $5 million dollars would go towards hiring assistant coaches. In 1989, Tarver was the first Black gymnast to win the NCAA all-around championship. Hear from Dave Van Horn, Caleb Cali, Will McEntire, and Jace Bohrofen , Arkansas coach Sam Pittman and his staff impressed numerous recruits Saturday and , Antonio Reeves' 37 points were the most against an Eric Musselman-led college , Hear from Eric Musselman and Nick Smith after the Razorbacks' 88-79 loss , Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves spoiled Arkansas final home game of the regular , Kentucky All-American forward Oscar Tshiebwe didnt have his typical game when the , (AP / Arkansas announced former UCLA gymnast Kyla Ross would be joining its staff as a volunteer assistant coach Friday. Volunteer Assistant Coach Baylor, 2022 Will McDonald: Technical Coordinator 254-652-7927 254-652-7927: Academy of Contemporary Music, 2016 . Arkansas saw six Gymbacks wrap up the 2020 season ranked in the top 100 by Road to Nationals in at least one event, with four Hogs finishing with multiple top 100 rankings. Brooks, a member of the Sooners squad from 2006-2009, won two national championships as a Student-Athlete at OU in 2006 and 2008, was a seven-time All-American (including three on high bar), a 2006 MPSF Conference high bar champion, and served as captain of the team as a senior in 2009. All rights reserved. Im looking forward to being part of such an inspiring coaching staff, Ross said. Each year since Wiebers arrival, the Gymbacks have ranked in the top 10 in average attendance. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Jackie Terpak joins the Gymbacks coaching squad for the 2022-23 season as a volunteer assistant and choreographer. FAYETTEVILLE, Ar. 765-285-5852. . Wieber, who has been a vocal advocate for safe sport, has won many awards in the past several years, including the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs, the Rising Star Award by the Los Angeles Business Journal, and the Giant Steps A Hero Among Us Award. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Arkansas (Asst.) Assistant Coach. Can you bring your vape pen or e-cigarette on a plane? FAYETTEVILLE University of Arkansas gymnastics head coach Jordyn Wieber became engaged to marry Razorback assistant coach Chris Brooks last weekend, according to PEOPLE Magazine. She dominated the competition at the 2010 Pacific Rim Championships, winning four gold medals (all-around, uneven bars, floor exercise, team) and one silver (vault). Also, he has high energy and passion. She was also the 2008 U.S. junior all-around, vault and floor exercise champion and the American Cup all-around champion in 2009, 2011 and 2012.