Author: Rick Mc

Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.

coach Denis Vachon & Emma Spence

Denis Vachon was one of Emma’s coaches for 10 years. He reflects back as she retires from College Gymnastics.

most improved 2025 NCAA Gymnastics

College Gym News posted their Most Improved Teams and Gymnasts During the 2025 Season:

Most Improved Gymnasts

  • Nene Alvine, Kent State
  • Brinlee Christensen, Southern Utah
  • Delaney DeHaan, George Washington
  • Skyelar Kerico, Pennsylvania
  • Brooklyn Moors, UCLA
  • Mary McDonough, Washington
  • Emma Spence, Nebraska
  • Clara Hong, Towson

Most Improved Teams

  • Georgia
  • Missouri
  • North Carolina

Click through for details and more:

Data Deep Dive: Most Improved Teams and Gymnasts During the 2025 Season

Shallon Olsen on Mental Health

Shallon is amazing. She juggled an NCAA career simultaneously with Elite, competing 3 Olympics. (so far)

One of the most amazing young gymnasts I’ve even seen, Shallon could do Yurchenko Double Twist at age-8. Tiny … she could barely deflect the FIG Spring Board.

Her age group training was with strict Russian coaches.

Looking back, Shallon wishes she had been listened to more. And supported better.

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Now age-24, Shallon’s still competitive in Elite. And is considering a run at her 4th Olympics.

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics RULES for 2028

Here’s an excellent, quick overview of where the MAG FIG Code of Points stands right now.

No doubt there will be minor tweaks and reinterpretations over time.

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: A Guide to the Scoring System


2025 College Gym News Awards

In case you are not already overwhelmed with hundreds of NCAA Awards announcements, check the picks of College Gym News.

  • Gymnast of the Year ➙ Jade Carey (Oregon State)
  • NCGA Gymnast of the Year ➙ Olivia Keyes (Rhode Island College)
  • WCGNIC Gymnast of the Year ➙ Morgan Price (Fisk)
  • Freshman of the Year ➙ Kailin Chio (LSU)
  • Coaching Staffs of the Year ➙ Arizona & Missouri
  • NCGA Coaching Staff of the Year ➙ Rhode Island College
  • WCGNIC Coaching Staff of the Year ➙ Texas Woman’s
  • Breakout Performers of the Year ➙ Brooklyn Moors (UCLA) & Kayli Boozer (Michigan)
  • Comeback Gymnast of the Year ➙ Helen Hu (Missouri)
  • Most Valuable Gymnast ➙ Maggie Slife (Air Force)
  • Sports Information Director of the Year ➙ Lindsey Magness (Oklahoma)

Click through to see the rest of the nominees and rationale for their choices:

2025 College Gym News Awards Announced

Gabriele Targhetta on Pommels

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Emma Fioravanti Jesolo Jr. Floor

Big difficulty. Very good active flexibility for a power gymnast.

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