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 25 Big Ten championships and advanced to 25 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.
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-five Big Ten titles, 30 NCAA tournament appearances, 25 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 29 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.
Michigan's home competitions are held at the 12,693-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]
^"Donald R. Shepherd Women's Gymnastics Training Center". mgoblue.com. Retrieved 2009-12-14.
^"2021 Women's Gymnastics Roster". mgoblue.com. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
External links
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January 20, 2023
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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 25 Big Ten championships and advanced to 25 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 Michigan Wolverines women s gymnasticsFounded1976UniversityUniversity of MichiganHead coachBev Plocki 30th season ConferenceBig TenLocationAnn Arbor MichiganHome arenaCrisler Center Capacity 12 693 NicknameWolverinesColorsMaize and blue 1 National championships2021Four on the Floor appearances2021Super Six appearances1994 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2001 2003 2005 2011NCAA Regional championships1982 1997 1999 2000 2001 2003 2005 2006 2011 2013 2014 2017 2021 2022NCAA Tournament appearances1982 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 2022Conference championships1982 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 Contents 1 History 2 Coaches 2 1 Head coaches 2 2 Coaches for the 2022 23 season 3 Championships 3 1 Super Six Appearances 3 2 Four on the Floor appearances 3 3 Individual champions 4 Facilities 5 Roster 5 1 2022 2023 Roster 6 Past Olympians 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditThe 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 five Big Ten titles 30 NCAA tournament appearances 25 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 29 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 EditHead coaches Edit Name Seasons W L T1 Newt Loken 1976 1 12 Anne Cornell 1977 1978 6 63 Scott Ponto 1979 19 34 Sheri Hyatt 1980 1984 51 26 15 Dana Kempthorn 1985 1989 42 766 Bev Plocki 1990 present 847 267 4Coaches for the 2022 23 season Edit Name Position SeasonsBev Plocki Head coach 1990 presentScott Sherman Assistant coach 1996 presentMaile ana Kanewa Mariano Assistant Coach 2019 presentChampionships EditSuper Six Appearances Edit Michigan Wolverines Super Six AppearancesYear Finish Score1994 4th 195 1501995 2nd 196 4251996 6th 196 3751997 4th 196 5001999 2nd 196 5502000 6th 195 7252001 3rd 197 2752003 5th 196 0502005 5th 196 5752011 6th 196 425Four on the Floor appearances Edit Michigan Wolverines Four on the Floor AppearancesYear Finish Score2021 1st 198 250Individual champions Edit Michigan Wolverines Individual ChampionsName Year EventBeth Wymer 1993 UBBeth Wymer 1994 UBBeth Wymer 1995 UBElise Ray 2001 AAElise Ray 2002 BBElise Ray 2004 UBKylee Botterman 2011 AAJoanna Sampson 2013 FXNatalie Wojcik 2019 BBFacilities EditMichigan s home competitions are held at the 12 693 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 Edit2022 2023 Roster Edit Name Year Hometown Secondary school ClubCarly Bauman JR West Des Moines IA Valley High School Chow s Gymnastics and Dance InstituteSierra Brooks SR Plainfield IL Oswego East High School Aspire Gymnastics AcademyLily Clapper FR Ann Arbor MI Saline High School Gym AmericaReyna Guggino JR Tampa FL H B Plant High School Tampa Bay TurnersAbby Heiskell GR Charlotte NC Marvin Ridge High School Southeastern GymnasticsNicolette Koulos SR Long Beach CA Los Alamitos High School Wildfire GymnasticsAshley Lane SO Carrollton TX Spring Creek Academy Metroplex GymnasticsFarah Lipetz FR Northport NY Northport High School Infiniti Elite GymnasticKaylen Morgan FR Huntsville NC Pearson Online Academy Everest GymnasticsNaomi Morrison JR Chandler AZ Perry High School Arizona DynamicsJenna Mulligan JR Fruit Cove FL The Bolles School Gymnastics UnlimitedPaige Thaxton FR Westland MI John Glenn High School Michigan Academy of GymnasticsAbigael Vides SO Spring TX Acellus Academy World Champions CentreJacey Vore SO Fishers IN Fishers High School Jaycie Phelps Athletic CenterGabby Wilson SR Ypsilanti MI Skyline High School Olympia Gymnastics AcademyNatalie Wojcik GR Douglassville PA 21st Century Cyber Charter School Stallone Gymnastics 9 Past Olympians EditElise Ray 2000 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 2021 Women s Gymnastics Roster mgoblue com Retrieved September 9 2020 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Michigan Wolverines women 27s gymnastics amp oldid 1127469622, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
