The gap between whoever was No. The Tigers won with a team score of 197.075 against the Crimson Tide's 196.750 team score. Alabama is her first head coaching position. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Dana Duckworth stepped down as head coach of Alabama Gymnastics following her eighth season. Patterson was at the introductory press conference Friday sitting front and center beaming like a proud parent. 2 min read. Tuscaloosa Toyota became more and more involved donating free pink shirts to give away at the meets and prize give-aways during the meet. While not the Tides most powerful gymnast, Duckworth earned a reputation for her artistry and graceful lines on the beam, and throwing in quite a few dance moves to go with her highly technical tumbling passes on the floor. She was the 2020 and 2021 WCGA Region 1 Head Coach of the Year and was named 2018 University of Alabama MBA Alumni of the Year. In 2003, the Tide won their fifth SEC title with the youngest squad in program history, with seven freshman, three sophomores, three juniors and one senior. COLUMBIA - Missouri Gymnastics won against No. While practicing, one of the black gymnasts said look all the black girls are all on the same event responding to the statement, the Assistant Coach walked over and said What is this, the back of the bus?. Gymnastics Coach Dana Duckworth unexpectedly steps down: What is her legacy? So how are we standing together? And, Coach Duckworth did see success, even as she also saw backsliding compared to her peers in the sports national elite. 8 Alabama to close out the SEC competition season. Alabama went into their final rotation in fourth place before scoring the highest team vault total in NCAA history as all their gymnasts scored 9.9 or higher, with junior Kim Kelly capping off the night with a perfect 10.[3]. Little, Cameron And she did end up being a champion in Tuscaloosa with two team national titles in 2011 and 2012 and two team SEC titles in 2009 and 2011. This decision was not an easy one as I am forever grateful to our student-athletes, their families, my staff and fellow coaches. Kelley, Brittany It has been an absolute honor to compete for, recruit and coach so many amazing women who have been a part of the Alabama gymnastics family, Duckworth said in a press release. There were several reasons for this, if you ask knowledgeable observers. The experiences we shared will stay with me for the rest of my life. [3] They finished the season in second place behind Georgia, their best result since 2005. Katie Windham is a staff writer for BamaCentral covering Alabama Athletics. "I cherish the relationships made by being a part of this program and our alumni sisterhood. "It has been an absolute honor to compete for, recruit and coach so many amazing women who have been a part of the Alabama gymnastics family," Duckworth said in a school release. Again, contrasting with Georgia, its not like the Bama program was in such dire straits. Wiebers program simply does not have talent, but it does have a potentially great young coach. May 27, 2022 1:52 PM EDT TUSCALOOSA, Ala. In a room packed with current gymnasts, former gymnasts, current Alabama head coaches like Nate Oats and Kristy Curry, and former head coaches,. Ashley Priess Johnston , has been hired as the new head coach. 2023 NFL Combine results for Will Anderson Jr. How to watch Alabama vs. Texas A&M basketball game, Everything Nate Oats said following Alabama's 67-61 loss to Texas A&M, Will Anderson posts an official 4.60 40-yard dash time, Jordan Battle's results following 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, Position Breakdown: Alabama's OLB's ahead of spring practice, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. As an assistant coach from 2000-2014, Alabama won three national championships, six SEC titles and 17 NCAA regional championships. Alabama gymnastics is one of the top draws in women's collegiate athletics, averaging a school and SEC-record 13,786 fans in 2010 and ranked second in the nation for all women's sports in 2014 . [2] Her first team finished the year 7-7 and she followed up in 1980 with the first winning season in school history. In 2015 Dana Duckworth was announced as the head coach after Sarah Patterson retired. "We appreciate Coach Duckworths contributions to Alabama gymnastics, both as a coach and a student-athlete, said Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne in a press release. Not only that, she also urges the University of Alabama to take a stand and be transparent: So what I will say is..if the University, the Director of Athletics and Alabamas Gymnastics program wants to take a stance on diversity and racism, they need to be transparent. Call no man happy until he is dead, goes the old saying the legacy of very few people can be fully written until the story is fully told. The experiences we shared will stay with me for the rest of my life. 1 Oklahoma, the Crimson Tide showed they're a team who is consistently improving, and has a good chance to be a championship team. Katie Windham is a staff writer for BamaCentral covering Alabama Athletics. The Tide looked dangerous once again in 2002 as Andre Pickens, Raegan Tomasek, Alexis Brion, Kristin Sterner, and freshman Jeana Rice led the Tide to a fourth national championship at home in Tuscaloosa, defeating two-time defending national champion UCLA. I have seen a myriad of news stories of Coaches saying inappropriate/racist statements such as this who are no longer in a leadership position.. The cupboard was hardly empty either: Duckworth inherited a team that had one previous All-American (Lauren Beers, Floor 2013), and another who would go on to claim two national crowns of her own (Katie Bailey: Vault 2016, Uneven Bars 2017). And Arkansas has finished in the top half of floor every season in the SEC. Rybicki, Mati For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Duckworth took over the head role in 2014 for the legendary Sarah Patterson who she was an assistant coach under for 15 years. University of Alabama Football Athletic Scholarships Powered by 739 University Boulevard Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 (205) 348-6010 https://www.ua.edu/ Year Founded: 1831 Religious Affiliation: None College Type: Public , Urban Enrollment: 37840 (full time undergrad) Tuition In State: $10,780 Tuition Out of State: $30,250 Division: NCAA I-A Conference: Machado, Isabella I have all the confidence in the world in this team and wish nothing but great things for their future.". Burgess, Makarri Last season, the Crimson Tide set records throughout the season with three scores of 198 or better, but fell short in the semifinals with a 197.100. For that reason, we have arrived at one name: Arkansass Jordyn Wieber. Check out our college gymnastics schedule (beta) and let us know how to make it better? Duckworth spent over 20 years on the Crimson Tide coaching staff, serving as head coach, assistant coach and volunteer assistant coach. "I am honored to be trusted as your new head gymnastics coach," said Johnston. JavaScript is disabled. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Head coach Corrinne Tarver says the team has become family. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Dana Duckworth has elected to step down as head coach of Alabama gymnastics following her eighth season at the helm. Throughout this process with Ashley, we've been very impressed with her commitment to the total student-athlete. Alabama's seventh head gymnastics coach since 1974, Johnston is just the third since 1979. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Sherejoined the program as a volunteer assistant in 1999 under then-coach Sarah Patterson, and was promoted to head coach following Patterson's retirement in 2014. TUSCALOOSA, AL University of Alabama gymnastics coach Dana Duckworth has resigned after eight seasons, the university athletic department confirmed in an announcement on Thursday. However, 1997 saw the Crimson Tide fail to reach the Super Six for the first time since 1983. Scouting Ball State (8-3, 0-0 Mid-American) Lewis, Lauren That doesnt seem to be a joke thats appropriate, especially in a professional team setting. Blanco, Corinne Ashley Priess-Johnston Named Head Coach of Alabama Gymnastics - University of Alabama Athletics. Duckworth coached 17 individual NCAA champions and over 200 All-Americans and Scholastic All-Americans. After much consideration, a lot of thought, lots of crying and even some tough/hard discussions with the Head Coach and some of my team mates, I decided to walk away from the team and the University. Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber was introduced as the head coach of the Arkansas Women's Gymnastics program on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, by Vice Chancellor and Director of . Gustavus Adolphus - Gymnastics Iowa State University - Gymnastics JNGymnastics Camp @ Temple University Kent State - Gymnastics Camps Lincoln High School (SD) Lindenwood Gymnastics Lindenwood Gymnastics LLC Lowell High School Sports Camps Max Effort Fieldhouse Michigan Sports Camps - Men's Gymnastics Michigan Sports Camps - Men's Soccer The Tide defeated the overwhelming favorite Florida to win a second consecutive title in 2012 with a score of 197.850. The Tide hosts its home matches in Coleman Coliseum on the university's Tuscaloosa, Alabama campus. Alabama gymnastics coach Dana Duckworth resigned from her position after eight years leading the program, the university announced Thursday afternoon. Please check your email for a confirmation. Among Patterson's early supporters was the local DCH Regional Medical Center, which created the DCH Breast Cancer Fund. JamJev Gymnastics was named Alabama Optional Gym of the Year in 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017. Women's Sports. It has been hard.. The Huskers finished the weekend with a 2-1 record. Duckworth was also awarded both an NCAA and SEC Postgraduate Scholarship. In 2009, Alabama was the first gymnastics program to draw two crowds of over 15,000 in one season. It is perhaps telling that in 2021, one of Alabamas least powerful athletes, the lithe Lexi Graber, won her national title on the floor shying away from vertical, muscular tumbling passes, and instead emphasized her artistry, grace and dancing abilities. Dana Duckworth- head coach, Alabama gymnastics Contract extended four years to June 30, 2025. https://rolltidewire.usatoday.com/2020/06/03/former-alabama-gymnast-shares-disturbing-racial-incident-at-practice/, 2023 NFL Combine results for Brian Branch. Program scoring went up almost .850 points in her tenure. Alabama has now won two straight meets, and advance to 2-2 for the season. 19, 2022 at 11:12 AM PDT TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Dana Duckworth stepped down as head coach of Alabama Gymnastics following her eighth season. "And we could see very early on why she was so highly regarded. It has been an absolute honor to compete for, recruit and coach so many amazing women who have been a part of the Alabama gymnastics family, said Duckworth. Decker Kirkpatrick. If one can say such a thing about such a decidedly feminine sport, Duckworth was an absolute stud. Aug 21, 2021 310 40. Gallery: Gymnastics vs Alabama February 26, 2023 Gymnastics Posts Season High Road Score; Defeats No. Nationally, Rice won the All Around in 2004 while freshman Ashley Miles won the first of her three national titles on vault. Alabama maintained a rank of No. Dana Duckworth on the tradition of Alabama gymnastics. The No. Tennis (M) Schedule Roster News. Subscribe to our WBRC newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email. She was also a gymnast at Alabama from 1990-1993. Gymnastics History vs University of Alabama from Mar 16, 2007 - Feb 3, 2023. So how are we standing together? Duckworth finishes up her coaching career with a 52-26-1 (.650) record and two SEC Titles. Proud Parent. "We are beyond excited to have Ashley Johnston take over the reins of our gymnastics program as our head coach," Byrne said. The University of Georgia gymnastics team falls to the University of Alabama with the final score: Georgia - 197.325 Alabama - 197.525 (Photo/Laney Martin: @laneymartinphotography) The Georgia . For . Because, even as Bama was consistently scoring well enough to keep itself ranked highly, even as the Tide were doing enough to advance out of Regionals, one rarely got the sense that the Crimson Tide were a true threat to win it all. "It has been an absolute honor to compete for, recruit and coach so many amazing women who have been a part of the Alabama gymnastics family," said Duckworth. "Thank you to Greg Byrne and the amazing executive team for allowing me to share my vision, passion and commitment to student-athlete well-being and to the future of this storied program. Alabama will host the Arkansas Razorbacks in Tuscaloosa on Friday, February, 14th. The University of Alabama is a special place and I care deeply about the gymnastics program, but after 27 years of involvement, I have decided to step down andfocus on my family for now. The Power of Pink is the name given to one of the Crimson Tide's home meets each season in which all the participants and fans wear pink to support breast cancer awareness. Alabama Athletic director Greg Byrne has this to say to the media: We are limited by law on what we can speak about regarding equal opportunity matters, however we can elaborate on what steps were taken/ When the complaint was received, it was immediately reported to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Programs on campus as well as the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Although the Crimson Tide lost to No. Dana Duckworth, the head coach for the last nine seasons, announced she would be stepping down. Getting the most out of them has; it has been the little things that have cost Bama points on the board and seen them fall behind their contemporaries even as the rest of the SEC has rapidly caught up: hand checks, bobbles, landings, and a mindblowing inability to field a consistently elite vaulting lineup commensurate with the rest of the squad. The meet was also on a podium withfour-foot risers that elevates the equipment. The University of Alabama Aug 2008 - Oct 20113 years 3 months Tuscaloosa, Alabama Gymnastics Coach Champions Gymnastics Aug 2005 - Jul 20083 years Jonesboro, Arkansas Women's. The Tide hosts its home matches in Coleman Coliseum on the university's Tuscaloosa, Alabama campus. Bunagan, Ella Quinlan, Justin Part Six of "Southern Hoops: A History of SEC Basketball" will debut on Monday, March 6, at 9 p.m. Really will be interesting to see what went down, if it ever comes out. 1 seed and defeated defending champions UCLA with a winning score of 197.650, their highest Super Six score since 1996. 1996 University of Alabama gymnastics coaches Sarah Patterson and David Patterson 1995 Ken Swindle, Ted Sexton and Dempsey Marcum 1994 Bessie Aubrey and Myrtle Gray 1993 Dr. Joyce. Duckworth became the first coach in the SEC's history to win an SEC championship in her first year as head coach. She went on to be a star at Bama. I look forward to reconnecting with each and every one of you. Alabama has won six national championships in gymnastics with the most recent coming in 2012. As with other luminaries before her, Patterson pretty much got to name her own successor, and there was little doubt that the job would stay in-house. 2 Alabama, Georgia women advance to SEC quarters, beat Auburn 63-47, No. Kiaku also shared how the incident was reported in a complaint to the University Office of Title IX Compliance, and what the response was after their full investigation: They deemed it a bad joke and (the assistant coach involved in the allegation) is still coaching at The University of Alabama. If #WeStandTogether, lets truly stand together and address inappropriate issues that are happening inside programs like the University of Alabama. 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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Ashley Priess-Johnston has been named the head coach of The University of Alabama gymnastics program, UA Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced. How do we get Kupets out? "As I look out and see so many familiar faces, teammates, mentors, and just current members of the Crimson Tide team, I'm reminded that I'm home.". Something that seems like a very inappropriate (racist) statement to me was just deemed as a very bad joke by Alabama! The average College Gymnastics Coach salary in the United States is $41,120 as of January 26, 2023, but the salary range typically falls between $33,386 and $50,391. The Crimson Tide added their first Olympian to the team with Terin Humphrey, a two-time silver medalist at the 2004 Olympics, who joined Alabama in 2005 and would go on to win two national uneven bar titles.[4]. Alabama won two SEC championships and no national titles in her eight seasons. Adams, Luisa "I'm so very honored to be stepping into this role as head coach of Alabama gymnastics," Johnston said. Alabama gymnastics season ends in NCAA Championships semifinals, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The team moved along in relative obscurity, going through four coaches in four years, until the summer of 1978 when Sarah Campbell was announced as the fifth head coach of the Crimson Tide. Metoyer, Monica University of Alabama Athletics Main Header Main Navigation Menu Sports Baseball Basketball (M) Basketball (W) Football Golf (M) Golf (W) Gymnastics Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis (M) Tennis (W) Track & Field, Cross Country Volleyball General Athletics A-Club Athletic Student Services Athletics Communications Camps/Clinics Jordyn Wieber. With the first team acting as a club sport In 1972, The University of Alabama Gymnastics Team existed and competed with such teams as Jacksonville State until it was later sanctioned as a viable gymnastic team in 1975. Kiaku transferred to Alabama from Ball State following the 2018 season. Quite the carousel this off-season. 24 Texas A&M over No. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. Dunne, who has over 7.2 million followers on TikTok, promoted a new artificial . Dana Duckworth steps down as Alabama Gymnastics head coach (University of Alabama Athletics) By WBRC Staff Published: May. In 2021, riding a class of super freshmen and an outstanding pair of veterans, Alabama would claim another, and far more improbable, SEC title. [6] She led them to their second straight SEC title, 9th overall, their 21st regional title and a fourth-place finish at Nationals. She would add eight more straight regional appearances for the Tide. 6 LSU faced off against three other teams in a . Coming off a pair of top-10 wins over No. She has also claimed an individual bronze on beam and an individual national title. If Alabamas problem is that it is stuck in 2010, then Alabama needs to look to what the program will resemble in 2030, not 2023. During that time, she was part of three NCAA team championships, six Southeastern Conference championships and 17 NCAA regional team championships. One of the grittiest and most accomplished competitors in our program's proud history, she has translated her achievements as a gymnast into a standout career as a coach, and we are thrilled to have her back in Tuscaloosa.". 9 Alabama, 197.975-197.925 During that time, she was part of three NCAA team championships, six Southeastern Conference championships and 17 NCAA regional team championships. Alabama gymnastics coach Dana Duckworth announced on Thursday she will step down after 27 years with the program, including the past eight as head coach. University of Alabama Athletics Main Header Main Navigation Menu Sports Baseball Basketball (M) Basketball (W) Football Golf (M) Golf (W) Gymnastics Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis (M) Tennis (W) Track & Field, Cross Country Volleyball General Athletics A-Club Athletic Student Services Athletics Communications Camps/Clinics In the latest ITA . Other supporters include the University, community leaders and Tuscaloosa Toyota. [5] The Tide finished the regular season at 111, and won the 2011 SEC Championship, taking down No. Olivia Dunne Introduces LSU Gymnastics 'Recruit' Katie Sigmond In New Viral TikTok. 38 Alabama, 4-3. I have seen a myriad of news stories of Coaches saying inappropriate/racist statements such as this who are no longer in a leadership position. Mitchell, Shallon The fund was set up to provide disadvantaged women with means for early detection and treatment for breast cancer. Tim Garrison - UK Athletics Women's Gymnastics Roster News Schedule Buy Season Tickets Recruitment More Tim Garrison title Head Coach phone (859) 257-5185 email tim.garrison@uky.edu BIO 2022 UK Athletics / All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy Terms of Service Powered by Skip To Main Content Its so disheartening to know that there will be other black woman, like myself, to walk through Alabamas doors and they pose the risk of going through the same things I went through!, A post shared by Tia Kiaku (@tia_kiaku) on Jun 2, 2020 at 2:55pm PDT, I would be remiss if I didnt take the opportunity to address a very disturbing and grave incident that occurred last year while I was on the Gymnastics team at the University of Alabama. Graduated (twice) with four team championship rings, winning NCAA titles in 2011 and 2012 and SEC championships in 2009 and 2011, Part of five NCAA Regional Championship teams, Two-time SEC champion and three-year All-SEC, UA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President, Earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish in 2011, Graduated with a master's degree in marketing in 2013, Seven-year member of the USA National Team, A Senior International Elite, she was a member of the 2006 USA World Championship team, finishing 10th in the all-around and helping the U.S. to the silver medal, Second in the all-around at the 2008 International Exchange, Competing for Team USA, won the balance beam and uneven bars at the 2006 U.S. World Cup in Lyon, France and earned silver and bronze medals in the balance beam and floor exercise, respectively, at the 2006 World Cup event in Ghent, Belgium, Silver medalist on balance beam at the 2005 Massilia Gym Cup in Marseilles, France. I wonder who is next? The Alabama Crimson Tide gymnastics is a Division I gymnastics team representing the University of Alabama in NCAA competition. Alabama won the SEC title during her first season in 2014 and also in 2021. Kiaku also referred to use of a racial slur in her post as well as implicit biases, stereotyping, grouping terminology and statements with underlying racism but didnt give specific incidents with those. Just when Bama is starting to show signs of resurgence. Ive read online level 9? This is a systematic problem as well!. She was a 2010 graduate from Thompson High School. I cherish the relationships made by being a part of this program and our alumni sisterhood. These injustices are happing right in the middle of Alabamas gymnastics team and they did very little about it. 7 Alabama Gymnastics beat No. To cap off such a decorated career, Duckworth (then Dana Dobransky), helmed a National Championship run for the Crimson Tide in 1991. 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