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, 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