About

The WCGA

The Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association is a membership-led, professional association representing the nation’s intercollegiate women’s gymnastics coaches within Division I, II & III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The WCGA is a 501c(3) nonprofit educational organization.

To perpetuate and improve the sport of women’s gymnastics in the colleges and universities in the United States.
To encourage colleges and universities in the United States to support gymnastics teams as part of their intercollegiate sports programs as well as part of the diverse university environments.
To communicate with and support the interest of colleges and universities that may be interested in sponsoring women’s gymnastics programs.
To coordinate efforts with all other agencies promoting gymnastics by stipulating its collective opinions through its elected representatives to the NCAA and USA Gymnastics.
To provide coaches tools for the research of trends, issues and solutions to problems.
To provide forums and activities which allow members the opportunities to discuss, enhance and evaluate changes in the sport of gymnastics, with specific implications at the collegiate level.
To create new events, properties, activities, publications, literature, materials, promotions and other such enhancements that will aid in the marketing, promotions and growth of women’s collegiate gymnastics.
To give concrete recognition for outstanding contributions to the sport by groups, individuals and events.
To continue to encourage institutional academic standards at the very highest level for all of our student athletes.
Other purposes, so designated and assigned by the membership.

Board of Directors

CHAIR
Melanie Hall
ECAC
Cornell University

Nadalie Walsh
Big 10
University of Illinois

KJ Kindler
Big 12
University of Oklahoma

Kim Valenti
NCGA East
Ursinus University

Kim Landrus
EAGL
North Carolina State University

Sam Moreale
MAC
Northern Illinois University

Jackie Fain
Midwest Independent
Centenary College of Louisiana

Jennifer Green
Mountain Pacific
Air Force Academy

Natalie Broekman
Mountain Rim
Brigham Young University

Jen Llewellyn
Pac 12
University of Washington

Jeff Graba
SEC
Auburn University

Kasey Crawford
WIAC
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse

Committees

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Umme Salim-Beasley, Rutgers University, Co-Chai
Tanya Ho, University of California, Davis, Co-Chair
Courtney Kupets Carter, University of Georgia
John Court, University of Arizona
Marie Denick, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Dana Duckworth, University of Alabama
Brittany Harris, Lindenwood University
Kelsey Hinton, William & Mary
Zaakira Muhammad, West Virginia University
Amy Smith, Utah State University
Kerrie Turner, Bowling Green State University
Gabryel Wilson, University of Michigan
Scott Wilson, Ball State University
Sulekha Zaug, State University of New York – Cortland

FUTURE OF JUDGING

Barbara Cordova, West Chester University, CO-CHAIR
Liz Crandall-Howell, University of California, Berkeley, CO-CHAIR
Derek Galvin, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Chrystal Chollett-Norton, NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor
John Carney, University of Missouri
Meredith Paulicivic, Ohio State University

AWARDS

Stephen Hood, Texas Woman’s University, CHAIR
Melanie Hall, Cornell
Erik Lewis, Utah State
Maile’ana Ranewa, Michigan
Taylor Spears, Arizona

SOCIAL MEDIA

Brian Amato, Oregon State University, CHAIR
Kirsten Strausbaugh, University of Pennsylvania
Kristin White, Iowa State University
Sunny Marchand, Bowling Green State University
Anastasia Halbig, Rutgers University

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS ISSUES

Sam Morreale, Northern Illinois University, CHAIR
Jeff Graba, Auburn University
Nadalie Walsh, University of Illinois
Brian Amato, Oregon State University
Bill Lorenz, University of Alabama
Peter Jansson, University of Illinois, Chicago
Craig Ballard, Kent State University
Kurt Hettinger, Auburn University
KJ Kindler, Oklahoma University
Margie Cunningham, George Washington University

JAS COMMITTEE

Jackie Fain, Centenary College of Louisiana, CO-CHAIR
Jessica Santos, Arizona State University, CO-CHAIR
Joanne Bowers, San Jose State University
Rachel Garrison, University of Kentucky
Lauren Karnitz, University of Wisconsin, Osh Kosh
Christine MacDonald, Central Michigan University
Chelsea Raineri, George Washington University
Cassandra Ringer, Ball State University
Nadalie Walsh, Illinois
Scott Wilson, Ball State University

COMPETITION COMMITTEE

Sam Morreale, Northern Illinois University, CHAIR
Kim Valenti, Ursinus College
Brian Amato, Oregon State University
Cody Llewellyn, Lindenwood University
Tim Garrison, University of Kentucky
Guard Young, Brigham Young University
James Williams, San Jose State University
Kurt Hettinger, University of Auburn
Casey Jo MacPherson, University of Missouri, Columbia

RECRUITING FOCUS GROUP

Michael Chaplin, Oregon State University, CHAIR
Randy Solorio, Sacramento State
Marie Denick, UNC
Mike Heredia, Nebraska
Owen Field, Florida
Ryan Snider, Pitt
Shannon Welker, Missouri

COMMITTEE ON JUDGING ISSUES

Ashley Priess-Johnson, Auburn University, CO-CHAIR
Sarah Brown, Penn State University, CO-CHAIR
Amy Smith, Utah State University
Sharon Sabin, Kent State University
Brogan Evanson, Brigham Young University
Kelsey Hinton, College of William and Mary

ETHICS & BYLAWS COMMITTEE

Margie Cunningham, George Washington University, CHAIR
Joanna Saleem, Ball State University
Doug Byrnes, Hamline University
Lindsay Bruck-Ayotte, New Hampshire
John Court, University of Arizona
John Ceralde, University of Pennsylvania
JJ Ferrieira, Maryland
Jennifer Langley, Air Force Academy
Emma Sibson, North Carolina

COLLEGIATE GYMNASTICS GROWTH INITIATIVE

Randy Lane, CHAIR
Amy Smith, Utah State University
Kasey Crawford, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Katie Minasola, Eastern Michigan University
Danielle Guider, Eastern Michigan University
Allison Annala, University of Wisconsin,Whitewater
Chelsea Raineri, George Washington University
Kristen Harold, Texas Woman’s University
Lisa Bowerman, Texas Woman’s University
Dana Duckworth, University of Alabama
Sara Carver-Milne, Brown University
Jeffrey Langenstein, San Jose State University
Nicole Jones, Michigan State University
Kim Valenti, Ursinus
Sarah Brown, Penn State University
Scott Wilson, Ball State University
Bob Conkling, Illinois State
Marie Denick, University of North Carolina
Sarah Jean Marshall, Seattle Pacific University

Code of Ethics

STATEMENT OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

It is the expectation of the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association that all member coaches compose themselves in a manner that displays the highest level of sportsmanship, integrity and professionalism. A coach holds a position of trust. Recognize that your position requires exemplary conduct. Maintain a cooperative spirit and continually exhibit professional etiquette during all interactions with recruits, officials and media. Realize the reach (impact) your actions have on your fellow colleagues and the extended gymnastics community. Strive to achieve and sustain the highest degree of ethical conduct with your student athletes and commit to actions that allow our sport to grow.

INTEGRITY

Coaches must promote excellence while demonstrating a commitment to honesty and fair play
Coaches shall establish programs that cultivate and promote a positive environment which encourages exemplary behavior
Coaches play a pivotal role in leading and promoting a positive climate both in words and actions
Coaches shall conduct all business in an honest, respectable and appropriate manner
Coaches shall be accountable to follow the spirit and intent of the rules and acknowledge the responsibility to report misconduct

PROFESSIONALISM

Coaches have a direct impact on the ethical culture of the WCGA organization as well as the growth and sustainability of our sport
Coaches serve as role models and must take responsibility for one’s conduct by adhering to the highest standard of self regulation
Coaches are responsible to instill a sense of shared responsibility and accountability among colleagues
Coaches should convey through their actions that the teams reputation and long term success is more important than short term gains

EDUCATION

Coaches make the student athlete experience the highest priority by understanding the opportunity we have to enrich the student athletes life
Coaches must instill a strong ethical culture by setting clear boundaries which provide the framework to empower student athletes to make educated decisions
Coaches should hold themselves to a higher standard and create an inclusive environment which shows respect for the world around us. Be champions of acceptance and education
Coaches acknowledge the importance and value of both academic achievement and success in competition