The consecutive wins marked the first time since 2017 that Arkansas won two-straight conference meets and consecutive meets against a ranked opponent. Arkansas gymnastics head coach Jordyn Wieber and Razorback assistant coach Chris Brooks are living their dream. UCLA gymnastics assistant coach Randy Lane holds an individual NCAA Championship trophy after UCLA won the team title Saturday. 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. He claimed the Winter Cup all-around title in 2010 and was a member of the World Championships team in 2010 and 2015. Wieber and Ross were members of the U.S. team that won gold in 2012 at London. They will host Missouri at Barnhill Arena on Friday night at 7:45 p.m. Head coach Jordyn Wieber. In 2019, the Bruins recorded scores of 49.5 or better in 11 of 14 meets, averaging a national-best 49.604 on floor. Ticket Office Phone Number: 479-575-5151 During her third season in 2022, Wieber guided the Gymbacks to their 18th consecutive regional appearance and second straight regional final. 20 Missouri and No. Not wanting to wait two more months, Chris decided burst through the front door of Wiebers family home in Michigan and propose to her, knowiung he always wanted to get down on one knee with family present. A native of Blue Springs, Mo., Orel was responsible for monitoring academic progress and eligibility requirements, as well as recruiting. During her third season in 2022, Wieber guided the Gymbacks to their 18th consecutive regional appearance and second straight regional final. Kyla Ross Retweeted. The Razorbacks success on the floor helped them lock in back-to-back SEC wins against No. The Razorbacks set an all-time team score in 2021 (197.425) and Hambrick became the new all-around score record holder (39.750). In his first season with the Tigers, Griffeth lead the vault . Gymnastics - Support Staff; Image Name Title; Hali Sindlinger: Assistant Athletic Trainer (Gymnastics) Kyle Wilhelm: Student Manager: View Full Bio. Ross tallied 22 Perfect 10s in her collegiate tenure, which includes two Gym Slams: a 10 on each event. 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. His last coaching job had been with the Knicks during the 2018-19 season. Her and I work really, really well together. A graduate of Louisiana Tech University, he is a member of the Football Writers Association of America, and voter for the Heisman Trophy and AP Top 25 football poll. David Zalubowski [6] Ross was an elite gymnast from 2009 to 2016. 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. 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. 1 in the nation. Fowler Family Baseball & Track Training Center, Jerry & Gene Jones Student-Athlete Success Center. 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 . Likes. All Rights Reserved. She spent the previous year with the Bruins as an undergraduate assistant. The meet scoring officials include Harold Hooks and Mike. 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. Beam was Arkansas best event for much of the season, with a final ranking of 16th and placement as high as 8th throughout the regular season. 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. Holt has been awarded Arkansas Sportswriter of the Year four times and has been inducted to the Arkansas Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame. Since 2015, she has been the head coach of the Florida Gators gymnastics program, succeeding Rhonda Faehn in 2015. All Rights Reserved. During his tenure with Georgia as an offensive line coach that started in 2016, he helped the Bulldogs go 43-12. 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. During the 2022 slate, the Gymbacks extended that streak to 39 meets. She immediately made a lasting impact on the program as she led the team to a new program high of 49.475 against Florida on Jan. 28. In 2022, Arkansas posted three of its top 10 highest bars scores in program history, including a new regional record of 49.450. Stepp will likely be the only holdover from former coach Chad Morris staff, and he will rake in $400,000 a year. 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. 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 . In total, Arkansas registered fives scores of 197.000 or better in 2021 for the first time in program history. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Pittman will obviously have the highest salary as the head coach of the Hogs, but as a first-time. University of Arkansas 2023. With the addition of Ross, each member of Arkansas coaching staff is a former national team member (Wieber, assistant coach Chris Brooks and assistant coach Felicia Hano), three are world team members and Olympians (Ross, Wieber and Brooks), and two are Olympic gold medalists (Ross and Wieber). 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. 10 Georgia mid-way through the season. Department Phone Number: 479-575-6533 Marissa King. 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. Brooks was planning on proposing to Wieber in December during the holidays, but the ring arrived to their house early in October. 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. I dont know if I could do it with any other human. FAYETTEVILLE University of Arkansas gymnastics head coach Jordyn Wieber became engaged to marry Razorback assistant coach Chris Brooks last weekend, according to PEOPLE Magazine. Wieber, from DeWitt, Mich., graduated from UCLA in 2017 with a degree in Psychology. Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (MG, WG, VB) Gymnastics Jay Clark. FAYETTEVILLE University of Arkansas. Shes one of just 11 gymnasts to achieve a Gym Slam, and the first to record two in the same year (2019). This made Ross the first female gymnast to hold Olympic, World and NCAA titles. I think its just a communication thing, Brooks said. 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. 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. But life cant be all gymnastics all the time, theyve found ways to unplug. Jr. Round Rock, Texas Cedar Ridge/Arkansas. During his tenure with Georgia as an offensive line coach that started in 2016, he helped the Bulldogs go 43-12. Head Coach (225) 578-5050 . Arkansas196.450 at SEC Championships in 2022 is the third-best in program history and the best finish since Wieber took the program helm. Hambrick finished the season with the most individual titles among the Gymbacks, securing 11 event titles including a team-high four all-around titles. Moser, Argenal and Smart all worked with Musselman previously, and Smart also played for him in the CBA. Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber was introduced as the head coach of the Arkansas Womens Gymnastics program on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, by Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek. 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 . 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. Kentucky to Host Arkansas in SEC Dual Meet. Brooks and Wieber first met in 2011 while competing and have since blossomed a relationship together that will last a lifetime. 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. 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. 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. Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber was introduced as the head coach of the Arkansas Womens Gymnastics program on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, by Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek. Wherever she goes, she makes those around her better, which is why she is the perfect addition to this Razorback coaching staff.. 14 Arkansas Gymnastics is ready to return to the SEC stage on Friday with a meet against No. Headed into 2022, Arkansas held onto the third-longest active streak for meets with a score of 49.000 or higher, coming in with 32 straight meets, behind Alabama (33) and Florida (35). Executive Director of Student Athlete Support Services. Pittman is highly regarded as one of the top offensive line coaches in the country. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Chris Brooks was named an assistant coach of Arkansas Gymnastics by head coach Jordyn Wieber on Friday, May 17, 2019. In 2021, graduate transfer Maggie OHara made Arkansas history as the first Gymback to secure a spot as a regular season All-American on bars, closing out the regular season with an NQS of 9.925 on bars and ranked 11th in the nation to earn second-team All-America. . Pittman recruited Rhoades to play for the Blue Dragons in 1993, and Rhoades went onto have a very successful playing career at Hutchinson as a linebacker. Big thank you to Jordyn Wieber and Razorback Athletics for this amazing opportunity to continue coaching with this program and athletic department, Ross said. 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. Assistant Coach. They filled openings left by the departures of Corey Williams and David Patrick, who left to become assistant coaches in the Big 12 at Texas Tech and Oklahoma, respectively. 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. 2022-23 Women's Gymnastics Coaching Staff. 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. 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. University of Arkansas 2023. 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. 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. Wieber coached the Bruins on floor exercise, an event in which UCLA finished the 2018 and 2019 regular seasons ranked No. We go hiking, she runs, I rollerblade.. 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. Sport Admin: M. & W. 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This will be the first time an offensive coordinator for the Razorbacks will be paid at least $1 million a year. Wieber has coached three regular-season All-Americans in Sophia Carter (2020), Maggie OHara (2021) and Kennedy Hambrick (2020, 2021). 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. 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. 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Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Phone Email Address 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 Gymnastics Assistant Coach | UCLA Alumni | NCAA National Champion | 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist | Instagram: @kyla_ross96. Now that its winter season, we are kind of full-time gymnastics. Davis was the first hire. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. and Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, LLC (NWA Media). I thought he was kind of here holding down the fort, babysitting our dog. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Seminoles finished the regular season with a record of 6-6 and 4-4 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Now, over 30 years later, she is ready to . 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.