Michigan Wolverines women's gymnastics
| Michigan Wolverines Women's Gymnastics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1976 |
| University | University of Michigan |
| Head coach | Bev Plocki (30th season) |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Location | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Home arena | Crisler Center (Capacity: 12,707) |
| Nickname | Wolverines |
| Colors | Maize and blue[1] |
| National championships | |
| 2021 | |
| Four on the Floor appearances | |
| 2021 | |
| Super Six appearances | |
| 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2011 | |
| NCAA Regional championships | |
| 1982, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2021, 2022 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1982, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 | |
| Conference championships | |
| 1982, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023 | |
The Michigan Wolverines women's gymnastics team represents the University of Michigan and competes in the Big Ten Conference. Under head coach Bev Plocki, the team has won 27 Big Ten championships and advanced to 31 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, including sixteen consecutive appearances from 1993 to 2008. In 2021, the Wolverines won the program's first-ever team national title.
History[edit]
The Michigan Wolverines women's gymnastics team was formed in 1976. In its 42-year history, the team has had six coaches.[2]
Newt Loken, head of the men's gymnastics team from 1948 to 1983, was hired to be the first women's coach and served one season. Anne Cornell and Scott Ponto both served short tenures before Sheri Hyatt for five seasons starting in 1980. Under Hyatt, the program won its first Big Ten conference championship and qualified to its first NCAA tournament, both in 1982.
Hyatt was followed in 1985 by Dana Kempthorn, and then in 1990 by current head coach Bev Plocki. Plocki has led the Wolverines to twenty-six Big Ten titles, 30 NCAA tournament appearances, 26 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, including sixteen consecutive championship berths from 1993 to 2008.[3]
The Wolverines have had five gymnasts who have won NCAA individual championships. Beth Wymer won the NCAA championship in the uneven bars three consecutive years from 1993 to 1995. Elise Ray won the NCAA all-around championship in 2001 (tied with UCLA's Onnie Willis), the balance beam championship in 2002 and the uneven bars in 2004.[4] In 2011, Kylee Botterman won the NCAA all-around championship. In 2013, Joanna Sampson won the NCAA championship on floor exercise.[5] In 2019, Natalie Wojcik won the NCAA championship on balance beam.[6]
The Wolverines have qualified for the NCAA Championships 31 times. They have qualified to the Super Six team finals ten times:[7] Since the format of the NCAA Championships changed starting in 2019, the Wolverines have qualified to the Four on the Floor team finals one time. In 2021, the team won their first NCAA Championship with a program-best score of 198.2500.
Coaches[edit]
Head coaches[edit]
| Name | Seasons | W – L – T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newt Loken | 1976 | 1–1 |
| 2 | Anne Cornell | 1977–1978 | 6–6 |
| 3 | Scott Ponto | 1979 | 19–3 |
| 4 | Sheri Hyatt | 1980–1984 | 51–26–1 |
| 5 | Dana Kempthorn | 1985–1989 | 42–76 |
| 6 | Bev Plocki | 1990–present | 847–267–4 |
Coaches for the 2022–23 season[edit]
| Name | Position | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Bev Plocki | Head coach | 1990–present |
| Scott Sherman | Assistant coach | 1996–present |
| Maile'ana Kanewa-Mariano | Assistant coach | 2019–present |
| Cali Harden Hager | Assistant coach | 2023–present |
Championships[edit]
Super Six Appearances[edit]
| Michigan Wolverines Super Six Appearances | ||
| Year | Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 4th | 195.150 |
| 1995 | 2nd | 196.425 |
| 1996 | 6th | 196.375 |
| 1997 | 4th | 196.500 |
| 1999 | 2nd | 196.550 |
| 2000 | 6th | 195.725 |
| 2001 | 3rd | 197.275 |
| 2003 | 5th | 196.050 |
| 2005 | 5th | 196.575 |
| 2011 | 6th | 196.425 |
Four on the Floor appearances[edit]
| Michigan Wolverines Four on the Floor Appearances | ||
| Year | Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1st | 198.250 |
Individual champions[edit]
| Michigan Wolverines Individual Champions | ||
| Name | Year | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Wymer | 1993 | UB |
| Beth Wymer | 1994 | UB |
| Beth Wymer | 1995 | UB |
| Elise Ray | 2001 | AA |
| Elise Ray | 2002 | BB |
| Elise Ray | 2004 | UB |
| Kylee Botterman | 2011 | AA |
| Joanna Sampson | 2013 | FX |
| Natalie Wojcik | 2019 | BB |
Facilities[edit]
Michigan's home competitions are held at the 12,707-seat Crisler Center. In 2002, the 22,000-square-foot (2,000 m2) Donald R. Shepherd Women's Gymnastics Training Center was dedicated. The Shepherd Center is the practice and training home of the women's gymnastics team. The facility has 17,000 square feet (1,600 m2) of training space; the remaining 5,000 square feet (460 m2) contains a training room, coaches offices, a locker room, a team lounge, and a study area.[8]
Roster[edit]
2023–2024 Roster[edit]
| Name | Year | Hometown | Club |
| Carly Bauman | SR | West Des Moines, IA | Chow's Gymnastics and Dance Institute |
| Kayli Boozer | FR | Texarkana, Texas | North East Texas Elite |
| Sierra Brooks | GR | Plainfield, IL | Aspire Gymnastics Academy |
| Lily Clapper | SO | Ann Arbor, MI | Gym America |
| Reyna Guggino | SR | Tampa, FL | Tampa Bay Turners |
| Ava Jordan | FR | Indianapolis, IN | DeVeaus' School of Gymnastics |
| Ashley Lane | JR | Carrollton, TX | Metroplex Gymnastics |
| Farah Lipetz | SO | Northport, NY | Infiniti Elite Gymnastic |
| McCaleigh Marr | GR | Newtown Square, PA | First State Gymnastics |
| Kaylen Morgan | SO | Huntsville, NC | Everest Gymnastics |
| Naomi Morrison | SR | Chandler, AZ | Arizona Dynamics |
| Jenna Mulligan | SR | Fruit Cove, FL | Gymnastics Unlimited |
| Paige Thaxton | SO | Westland, MI | Michigan Academy of Gymnastics |
| Abigael Vides | JR | Spring, TX | World Champions Centre |
| Jacey Vore | JR | Fishers, IN | Jaycie Phelps Athletic Center |
| Gabby Wilson | GR | Ypsilanti, MI | Olympia Gymnastics Academy |
Past Olympians[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "University of Michigan Style Guide: Colors". July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ "Women's Gymnastics Head Coaching Records". Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ "Michigan Women's Gymnastics Year-by-Year Results". Retrieved 4 September 2015.
- ^ "Michigan Women's Gymnastics All-Time National Champions". mgoblue.com. Retrieved 2009-12-14.
- ^ "Sampson Wins National Title on Floor". mgoblue.com. Retrieved 2013-04-22.
- ^ Blevins, Ben (April 19, 2019). "Michigan's Season Ends in NCAA Championships Semifinal". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
- ^ "Michigan Women's Gymnastics Year-by-Year Results". mgoblue.com. Retrieved 2009-12-14.
- ^ "Donald R. Shepherd Women's Gymnastics Training Center". mgoblue.com. Retrieved 2009-12-14.