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.
Our Vision
The advocate for women’s collegiate gymnastics.
Our Mission
WCGA strives to ensure safe, competitive, and educational opportunities for our student-athletes in collegiate women’s gymnastics. This will be achieved by supporting our coaches and current programs while advocating for new programs.
Our Values
- 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, Cornell University
- Executive Director: Jason Bauer, WCGA
- Secretary: Marie Case-Denick, University of North Carolina
- Treasurer: Stephanie Worrell, George Washington University
- Treasurer Asst: Brittney Emmons, William & Mary College
- Big 12: KJ Kindler, University of Oklahoma
- Big 10: Nadalie Walsh, University of Illinois
- EAGL: Kim Landrus, North Carolina State University
- GEC: Kirsten Becker, University of Pennsylvania
- MAC: Sam Morreale, Northern Illinois University
- MIC: Lisa Bowerman , Texas Women’s University
- MPSF: Jennifer Green, Air Force Academy
- MRGC: Natalie Broekman , Brigham Young University
- NCGA East: Kim Valenti, Ursinus College
- PAC 12: Jen Llewellyn, University of Washington
- SEC: Jeff Graba, Auburn University
- WIAC: Kasey Crawford, University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse
- ACC: TBD
Women's Collegiate Program Committee
- K.J. Kindler, University of Oklahoma
- Scott Sherman, University ofMichigan
- Liz Crandall, University of California – Berkeley
- Jenny Rowland, University of Florida
- Guard Young, Brigham Young University
- Tim Garrison, University of Kentucky
- Becky Beaulieu, University of Wisconsin-Stout
- Lisa Bowerman, Texas Women’s University
Committees
AWARDS
- Stephen Hood, Texas Woman’s University, CHAIR
- Melanie Hall, Cornell
- Erik Lewis, Utah State
- Maile’ana Ranewa, Michigan
- Taylor Spears, Arizona
COLLEGIATE GYMNASTICS GROWTH INITIATIVE
- Randy Lane – Chair, Long Island University
- Morgan Ross, Yale University
- Lorraine Galow, Bridgeport University
- Robyn Magee, North Carolinia State University
- Jeffrey Langenstein, University of Washington
- Katie Minasola, Eastern Michigan University
- Cassie Hageman, University of Pennsylvania
- Rene Lyst, Brockport University
- Sunny Marchand, Bowling Green State University
- Corrinne Tarver, Fisk University
- Danna Durante, University of North Carolinia
- Kim Valenti, Ursinus College
- Kasey Crawford, University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse
- Nilson Medeiros, Iowa State University
- Jenny Hansen, University of Minnesota
- Mike Rowe, Michigan State University
- Nicole Jones, Michigan State University
COMPETITION COMMITTEE
- Kurt Hettinger, Auburn University
- Sam Morreale, Northern Illinois University
- Jay Ronayne, Iowa State University
- Brian Amato, University of Nebraska
- Kim Valenti, Ursinus College
- Owen Field, University of Florida
- Casey Jo MacPherson, University of Missouri
- Chris Brooks, University of Arkansas
- Craig Ballard, Kent State University
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & 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
EVENTS & FUNDRAISING
- Megan Harrington, Illinois State University
- Kristin White, Utah State University
- Rachel Slocum, Utah State University
- Bekah Hill, Bowling Green State University
- Sienna Crouse, Lindenwood University
ETHICS & BYLAWS COMMITTEE
- Margie Foster Cunningham, George Washington University
- Lindsey Bruck Ayotte, University of New Hampshire
- Joanna SALEEM , Ball State University
- JJ Ferreira, University of Maryland
JAS COMMITTEE
- Jackie Fain, Centenary University
- Barbara Cordova, West Chester University
- Scott Wilson, Ball State University
- Cassandra Ringer, Ball State University
- Jamie Wysong, Southern Utah University
- Joanne Bowers, San Jose State University
- Corrinne Tarver, Fisk University
- Christine MacDonald, Central Michigan University
- Brogan Evanson, Brigham Young
- Amanda Wellick, University of Pittsburgh
JUDGING ISSUES
- Barbara Cordova, West Chester University
- Sarah Brown, Penn State University
- Corrinne Tarver, Fisk University
- Amelia Hundley, University of North Carolinia
MENTAL HEALTH & STUDENT ATHLETE WELLNESS
- Lorraine Galow, Bridgeport University
- Jennifer Green , Air Force Academy
- Cassandra Ringer, Ball State University
- Andrew Leis, Yale University
- Ashley Lawson, Southeast Missouri State University
- Bekah Hill, Bowling Green State University
- Amelia Hundley, University of North Carolinia
- Sienna Crouse, Lindenwood University
- Amanda Fillard, University of New Hampshire
- Wendy Carey, Centenary University
- Joanna Saleem, Ball State University
- Katy Clements , Central Michigan University
- Sunny Marchand, Bowling Green StateUniversity
- Brittany Harris, Centenary University
- Catelyn Orel, Lindenwood University
- Rachael Donovan, University of Illinois
- Samantha Snider, University of Pittsburgh
- Jennifer Regan, University of Wisconsin – White Water
- Nadalie Walsh, University of Illinois
MEMBERSHIP EXPANSION
- Nilson Medeiros, Iowa State University
- Lucas Wasson, Ohio State University
- Bill Hopkins, Greenville University
- Mike Rosso, Rutgers University
- Brittany Webster , Auburn University
- Kerrie Turner, Bowling Green State University
- Craig Ballard, Kent State University
RECRUITING
- Tom Farden, University of Utah
- Haylee Young, Iowa State University
- Bekah Hill, Bowling Green State University
- Sunny Marchand, Bowling Green State University
- Sienna Crouse, Lindenwood University
- Andavea Alexander, Southeast Missouri State University
- Michael Chaplin, Oregon State University
- Brittany McClure, Air Force Academy
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