Arkansas gymnastics head coach Jordyn Wieber and Razorback assistant coach Chris Brooks are living their dream. In the past year, she was a creative video intern for Temple Athletics and graduated with a bachelors degree in media studies and production with a minor in sports management in the spring of 2022. 1 in the nation. 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 Gymbacks. Regardless, this is an Notre Dame staff growing in demand and national profile. University of Alabama Women's Gymnastics Assistant Coach Former IGC Camper. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Phone Email Address Shes one of just 11 gymnasts to achieve a Gym Slam, and the first to record two in the same year (2019). Between Wieber, Lee and Arkansas volunteer assistant coach Kyla Ross, there will be three Olympic gold medalists in the building Friday. He will make $3 million per year as Arkansas head coach. I am so excited to continue my coaching career at the University of Arkansas! University of Arkansas 2023. Chuck Dickerson Assistant Coach 13th Season. 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During the regular season, Arkansas had three top-10 program scores on bars, ranking as high as No. . Smart, 56, began his coaching career in the CBA in 1997 as coach of the Fort Wayne Fury for three seasons and then spent 19 seasons as an NBA assistant or head coach. Arkansas, 2018 Lindsey Fortner: Associate Director of Character Formation Baylor, 2010 Ryan Amodei: Associate Director of Academic Services . Wieber officially retired from competitive gymnastics in 2015. 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. 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. Arkansas196.450 at SEC Championships in 2022 is the third-best in program history and the best finish since Wieber took the program helm. In 2016, Brooks made his Olympic debut in Rio after serving as an alternate on the 2012 London team and claiming first on the parallel bars and second in the all-around and on the high bar at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. In addition to his three NBA head coaching jobs, he also was an assistant with Cleveland, Golden State, Sacramento, the Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks. All rights reserved. Barbara Tonry, legendary gymnastics coach Tonry, 84, was Yale's women's gymnastics coach since the team's inception nearly 50 years ago, and the longest-tenured coach in NCAA gymnastics. 3 in the event by Road to Nationals. The official Women's Gymnastics Coach List for the Brown University Bears Skip To Main Content . University of Arkansas 2023. Wieber helped bring a long-awaited dream for the Arkansas program to light in 2022 as the team hosted its first-ever meet in Bud Walton Arena. His last coaching job had been with the Knicks during the 2018-19 season. "Garrett and. Smart additionally was a head coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers. 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. What an incredible opportunity to be able to coach with my Olympic teammate and continue to build Arkansas Gymnastics towards competitive greatness together.. . 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. Hambrick finished the season with the most individual titles among the Gymbacks, securing 11 event titles including a team-high four all-around titles. UCLA gymnastics assistant coach Randy Lane holds an individual NCAA Championship trophy after UCLA won the team title Saturday. Not only was Kyla a fantastic athlete, but she is an incredible person and leader too. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. During his tenure with Georgia as an offensive line coach that started in 2016, he helped the Bulldogs go 43-12. 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 Hunter Yurachek. The Hogs finished the year ranked 16th in the country, maintaining the programs 17-year streak in the top 20. I thought he was kind of here holding down the fort, babysitting our dog. 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. The first home meet of the Wieber era was held on Jan. 17 against No. FAYETTEVILLE University of Arkansas gymnastics head coach Jordyn Wieber became engaged to marry Razorback assistant coach Chris Brooks last weekend, according to PEOPLE Magazine. It was against No. Arkansas coach Jordyn Wieber directs her gymnasts Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, during the Razorbacks' meet with Georgia in Barnhill Arena in Fayetteville. 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 Arkansas Gymnastics He claimed the Winter Cup all-around title in 2010 and was a member of the World Championships team in 2010 and 2015. 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. Kyla Briana Ross (born October 24, 1996) is a retired American artistic gymnast and current assistant coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks gymnastics team. Volunteer Assistant Coach Baylor, 2022 Will McDonald: Technical Coordinator 254-652-7927 254-652-7927: Academy of Contemporary Music, 2016 . 2003. . Upon arrival for Arkansas 2022 campaign, Ross was primarily responsible for coaching the Gymbacks on balance beam. 3 Denver, bringing a then-record crowd of 6,714 fans to Barnhill Arena. Wieber has coached three regular-season All-Americans in Sophia Carter (2020), Maggie OHara (2021) and Kennedy Hambrick (2020, 2021). Shes also a two-time Pac-12 all-around, uneven bars and team champion, and she won the 2017 and 2019 Pac-12 beam and floor titles, respectively. Arkansas announced former UCLA gymnast Kyla Ross would be joining its staff as a volunteer assistant coach Friday. Pittman is highly regarded as one of the top offensive line coaches in the country. Prospect, Ky. North Oldham HS. 3 all-time in school history, behind five scores of 9.925 or better in that meet, including two perfect 10s. I cant wait to bring that passion to Fayetteville!. In 2022, Arkansas posted three of its top 10 highest bars scores in program history, including a new regional record of 49.450. She has a wealth of knowledge, work ethic, and passion for our sport. A-A 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. Clay Moser, the Razorbacks other assistant coach who has been with Musselman both of his seasons at Arkansas, also is paid $200,000 annually. 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. SIMONE BILES Olympic All-Round Champion, 2016 19-Time Gold World Championships Medalist . 14 Arkansas Gymnastics is ready to return to the SEC stage on Friday with a meet against No. Arkansas Gymnastics Assistant Coach | UCLA Alumni | NCAA National Champion | 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist | Instagram: @kyla_ross96. Her and I work really, really well together. In 1989, Tarver was the first Black gymnast to win the NCAA all-around championship. The gymnastics team was founded in 2003 by Mark Cook, who started building the team in 2001. (Sports Supervision: M/W Swimming) 765-285-8581. As a head coach, you want to have support staff that complement you. In 2022, Arkansas posted three of its top 10 highest bars scores in program history, including a new regional record of 49.450. 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 . Hambrick earned her fifth All-American honor at the event and became the first-ever Gymback to compete at NCAAs as an individual all-arounder in consecutive years. Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Gymnastics) 205-348-3600 205-348-3600: cmetoyer@ia.ua.edu: Monica Decker Kirkpatrick: Athletic Trainer 205-348-5348 205-348-5348: . Her impact on our program so far is evident and I know she continue to mentor our student-athletes to be the best students, athletes, and people they can be, Wieber said. Jackie was highly involved at Temple, serving as the 2021-22 Student Athlete Advisory Committee president and four-year representative, a founding member of Owls for Justice created to advocate for long-lasting and substantial reform for racial equality in this country and a member of the Student-Athlete Mental Health Group. Assistant Coach. The official Gymnastics Coach List for the Auburn Tigers. 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 . The Razorbacks set an all-time team score in 2021 (197.425) and Hambrick became the new all-around score record holder (39.750). 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Jordyn Marie Wieber (born July 12, 1995) is an American former artistic gymnast turned gymnastics coach. This season, Mizzou finished 6-6 and beat the Razorbacks in the final game of the season in Little Rock, 24-14. head coach at the FBS-level, he isnt quite racking in the Southeastern Conference average, yet. Likes. The first team competed in the 2003, with an all-freshman roster, and finished the regular season ranked 41st. 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. International Gymnastics Camp invites Olympians, national champions, and world-renowned coaches to share their experiences with our campers. I thought Chris was in Arkansas. Briles took over as FSUs offensive coordinator prior to this season. Wieber, from DeWitt, Mich., graduated from UCLA in 2017 with a degree in Psychology. 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 Gymbacks. Since 2015, she has been the head coach of the Florida Gators gymnastics program, succeeding Rhonda Faehn in 2015. Assistant Coach amanda.fillard@unh.edu: 603-862-3834 603-862-3834: Ed Datti: Volunteer Assistant Coach Olivia Queri: Student Assistant Coach Heather Morrison: Assistant Athletic Trainer . She was also the first-ever womens gymnast to own Olympic, world, and NCAA titles. Two defensive assistants in linebacker coach Rion Rhoades and cornerback coach Sam Carter officially joined the Hog staff last week. 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 . Ross tallied 22 Perfect 10s in her collegiate tenure, which includes two Gym Slams: a 10 on each event. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Women's . Volunteer Assistant Coach. The Hogs posted 16 beam routines with a score of 9.9 or above and earned at least a share of the beam title six times over 13 meets. The SEC Network also regularly televises. FAYETTEVILLE, Ar. She knows first-hand what it takes to train and compete at a high level. Ross was the 2020 recipient of the Honda Sports Award, given to the best female collegiate athlete in her sport, and was named Pac-12 Gymnast of the Year in 2019 and 2020. Sport Admin: Swim & Dive), Associate Director of Sports Medicine (Football), Head Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball, Men's Golf), Associate Athletic Trainer (Cross Country, Track & Field), Associate Athletic Trainer (Cross Country, Track and Field), Graduate Assistant (Cross Country, Track and Field), Assistant Athletic Trainer (Swimming and Diving), Assistant Athletic Trainer- M-Tennis, Spirit, Head Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball and Women's Golf), Associate Athletic Director Broadcast Services, Senior Director of Broadcast Technologies, Senior Broadcast Manager for On Air Talent and Content, Assistant Director for Business and Finance, Assistant Communications Director Sport(s): Volleyball, Gymnastics, Associate AD - Community Relations & Fan Engagement (Asst. Visit ArkansasRazorbacks.com for the latest information on all things Arkansas Gymnastics. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. and Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, LLC (NWA Media). FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Musselman and Smart both were NBA head coaches with Golden State and Sacramento. Brooks is a two-time Olympian and served as captain for the mens squad at the Rio 2016 games, where he also placed 14th in the all-around competition. Wieber coached the Bruins on floor exercise, an event in which UCLA finished the 2018 and 2019 regular seasons ranked No. Her illustrious elite career included three medals (all-around and team gold, beam bronze) at the 2011 World Championships, four U.S. senior national titles (all-around, bars and floor in 2011 and all-around in 2012). Full Bio. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. and Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, LLC (NWA Media). Sport Admin: M. & W. 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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 . Terpak has also choreographed at her former club gym, Prestige Gymnastics, in Lancaster, Pa. for many years and will put her skills to use in Fayetteville as Arkansas floor choreographer for the upcoming season. The two former Olympic athletes get to spend their days coaching the sport they love with the one they love. A graduate of the University of Missouri, he is a member of the Football Writers Association of America, and a voter for the Heisman Trophy and AP Top 25 basketball poll. With Wiebers lead, Arkansas won 27 event titles through 10 meets. Wieber and Ross were members of the U.S. team that won gold in 2012 at London. University of Arkansas 2023. Big thank you to Jordyn Wieber and Razorback Athletics for this amazing opportunity to continue coaching with this program and athletic department, Ross said. He played the next game a home loss to Arkansas before missing four games before returning against Auburn. 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. Her 11 uneven bars perfect scores are an NCAA best, and she also holds records for 10s in consecutive meets (10 in 2019) and most in one season (14 in 2019). Odom will make $1.2 million per year as the defensive coordinator at Arkansas, while Briles will rake in $1 million per year. All Rights Reserved. Thank you to Jordyn Wieber and Razorback Athletics for this amazing opportunity. we do it on floor," says LSU Gymnastics assistant coach Courtney McCool Griffeth, a 2004 Olympian and former University of Georgia gymnast who now coaches LSU gymnasts on . The official Gymnastics Coach List for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide Skip To Main . Brooks spent the 2018 season as an assistant mens gymnastics coach at the University of Oklahoma, and the 2017 season in a similar role for University of Nebraska womens gymnastics. He walked in the door, my jaw dropped and he got on one knee.. I dont know if I could do it with any other human. He claimed the Winter Cup all-around title in 2010 and was a member of the World Championships team in 2010 and 2015. Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (MG, WG, VB) Gymnastics Jay Clark. 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. Round Rock, Texas Cedar Ridge/Arkansas. Department Phone Number: 479-575-6533. After winning their semifinal session with a 197.650 (49.6125 in the floor), UCLA finished third overall in the finals. - 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. The Gymbacks also set a new program record on vault of 49.500 and posted three of its best 10 bars scores ever. 3 Denver, bringing a then-record crowd of 6,714 fans to Barnhill Arena. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Two offensive assistants were already in place before Briles was officially hired on Monday, including offensive line coach, Two defensive assistants in linebacker coach. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Join the discussion or start a new one on the Forums. 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. Wieber, from DeWitt, Mich., graduated from UCLA in 2017 with a degree in Psychology. Jennifer Ester Rowland (born July 18, 1974) is an American gymnastics coach and former gymnast. 3 min read. . Tom Murphy is a reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Gymnastics - Winter Gymnastics Assistant Coach Rockingham County School Division Broadway, VA 22815 Estimated $24.7K - $31.3K a year 765-285-5852. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. We get outside. All Rights Reserved. Women's Gymnastics Coaching Staff. 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. Tweets. Kyla Ross's Tweets. Ticket Office Phone Number: 479-575-5151. He surprised me by flying in, Wieber told PEOPLE Magazine in an interview. Hanos focus was on the vault and floor exercise for Coach Jordyn Wieber, the former UCLA volunteer coach, who will begin her fourth season with the Razorbacks this fall. Full Bio. Also, he has high energy and passion. Official Twitter account of Arkansas Gymnastics | Head Coach @Jordyn_Wieber | 18-Consecutive NCAA Regional Appearances | 2009, 2012 Super Six | Est. 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. In October of 2021, Brooks surprised his then-girlfriend Wieber by proposing to her while Jordyn was on a trip to Michigan. The magazine reported Brooks, 34, made an unannounced visit to Michigan while Wieber, 26, was being inducted to the sports hall of fame in her home state. 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. Release via Arkansas Razorbacks. Brooks was hired to Wiebers first coaching staff at Arkansas in 2019. 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. By way of FOIA request, HawgSports.com has attained the official salaries for Arkansas' assistant coaches. Im looking forward to being part of such an inspiring coaching staff, Ross said. Griffeth joins the team as an assistant coach, while McCool Griffeth, a former Olympian, will serve as a volunteer coach for the Razorbacks.