About

The Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association

The Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) 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: Casey Jo MacPherson – University of Pittsburgh
Vice Chair: Owen Field – University of Florida
Secretary: Marie Case-Denick – University of North Carolina
Treasurer: Brittney Emmons – Bowling Green State University
ACC: Danna Durante – University of North Carolina
Big 12: John Court – University of Arizona
Big 10: Heather Brink – University of Nebraska
EAGL: Ashley Sauer – Towson University

GEC: Lorraine Galow – University of Bridgeport
MAC: Christine MacDonald – Central Michigan University
MIC: Ashley Lawson – Southeast Missouri State University
Mountain West: Jennifer Green – U.S. Air Force Academy
MPSF: Melissa Genovese – Sacramento State University
NCGA East: Kim Valenti – Ursinus College
SEC: Ashley Johnston – University of Alabama
WIAC: Stephanie Geislinger – Winona State University

Women's Collegiate Program Committee

K.J. Kindler – University of Oklahoma
Scott Sherman – University of Michigan
Liz Crandall – University of California – Berkeley
Jenny Rowland – University of Florida

Guard Young – Brigham Young University
Tim Garrison – University of Kentucky
Rene Lyst – SUNY Brockport
Lisa Bowerman – Texas Women’s University

Committees

AWARDS

Stephen Hood – Texas Woman’s University
Erik Lewis – Clemson University
Sam Higgins – Eastern Michigan University
Mike Brackmann – Cornell University

BYLAWS

Kerrie Turner – Bowling Green State University
Sarah Brown – Penn State University
Owen Field – University of Florida
Rene Lyst – SUNY Brockport
Meg Crowley – Centenary College
Mike Brackmann – Cornell University
Morgan Ross – San Jose State University

CHAMPIONSHIPS & COMPETITION

Kurt Hettinger – Auburn University
Sam Morreale – Northern Illinois University
Casey Jo MacPherson – University of Pittsburgh
Brian Amato – University of Nebraska
Don Houlton – Western Michigan University
Chris Brooks – University of Arkansas
Owen Field – University of Florida
Kim Valenti – Ursinus College

COLLEGIATE GYMNASTICS GROWTH INITIATIVE

Randy Lane – Long Island University
Jenny Hansen – University of Minnesota
Katie Minasola – Eastern Michigan University
Rene Lyst – SUNY Brockport
Kerrie Turner – Bowling Green State University
Sunny Marchand – Bowling Green State University
Sara Carver-Milne – Auburn University
Cali Harden – Eastern Michigan University
Jay Ramirez – Towson University
Emily Barrett Payne – Simpson College

COLLEGIATE JUDGING ISSUES/REVIEW

Kasey Crawford – University of Wisconsin – LaCross
Bev Polocki – University of Michigan
Steve Avgerinos – University of New Hampshire
Lorraine Galow – Bridgeport University
Corrinne Tarver- Fisk University
Ross Thompson – University of Illinois
Sienna Crouse – Lindenwood University
Quest Hayden – University of Iowa
Wendy Carey – University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Nadalie Walsh – University of Illinois

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

JJ Ferreira – University of Maryland
Morgan Ross – San Jose State University
Bekah Hill – Bowling Green State University
Brittany Harris – Lindenwood University
Kyla Ross – University of Arkansas
Ashley Miles Greig – Iowa State University
Jackie Terpak – University of Arkansas
Kelsey Hinton – William & Mary
Devin Wright – Michigan State University
Scott Wilson – Ball State University
Jazmyn Estrella – Temple University
Wendy Carey – University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Geralen Stack-Eaton – University of Minnesota
Jessa Hansen Parker – University of Iowa

ETHICS

Margie Foster Cunningham – George Washington University
JJ Ferreira – University of Maryland
Danna Durante – University of North Carolina
Lindsey Bruck Ayotte – University of New Hampshire
Sam Scherwinski – Lindenwood University
Katy Ordway – Central Michigan University
Joanna Saleem – Ball State University
Anique Grenier – Air Force Academy
Larissa Libby – University Iowa
Nadalie Walsh – University Illinois

EVENTS & FUNDRAISING

Megan Harrington – Illinois State University
Sienna Crouse – Lindenwood University
Kirstin White – Utah State University
Rachel Slocum – Utah State University
Bekah Hill – Oregon State University

JAS COMMITTEE

Barbara Cordova – West Chester University
Cassandra Ringer – Ball State University
Joanne Bowers – San Jose State University
Corrinne Tarver – Fisk University
Christine MacDonald – Central Michigan University
Scott Wilson – Ball State University
Erin Dooley – University of Maryland

MEMBERSHIP EXPANSION

Lucas Wasson – Ohio State University
Mike Rosso – Rutgers University
Brittany Webster – University of Alabama
Craig Ballard – Kent State University
Kerrie Turner – Bowling Green State University

MENTAL HEALTH & STUDENT ATHLETE WELLNESS

Lorraine Galow – Bridgeport University
Jennifer Green – Air Force Academy
Andrew Leis – Yale University
Maile’ana Kanewa-Hermelyn – University of Michigan
Jackie Terpak – University of Arkansas
Lexi Funk – University of Pittsburgh
Sam Scherwinski – Lindenwood University
Brooke Hylek – Ursinus College
Wendy Carey – University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Joseph Hodges – Centenary College
Kiki Parenteau – University of Minnesota

RECRUITING

Tom Farden – University of Utah
Michael Chaplin – Oregon State University
Heather Brink – University of Nebraska
Sienna Crouse – Lindenwood University
Kyla Ross – University of Arkansas
Garrett Griffeth – Louisiana State University
Janelle McDonald – UCLA
Brittany McClure – Air Force Academy
Brooke Hylek – Ursinus College
Brittany Harris – Brown University
Ashley Miles Greig – Iowa State University
Amanda Keglovits – University of New Hampshire
Olivia Courtney – Long Island University
Josh Nilson – University of Illinois

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