This week, we’re joined by one of the most legendary head coaches in college gymnastics: KJ Kindler, head coach of the seven-time NCAA champion Oklahoma Sooners.

After missing the NCAA finals in 2024, Oklahoma rebounded in dominant fashion to win the national title in 2025. As the Sooners prepare for the 2026 season and their second year in the SEC, Kindler reflects on last season, how the team used doubt as motivation, and what lies ahead. She also discusses the impact of an exciting freshman class and athletes who stepped up their game in the offseason.

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Today, we’re thrilled to welcome University of Minnesota head coach Jenny Hansen to the podcast for the very first time as part of this series. We’re incredibly grateful she took the time to join us, and we’re excited about what Minnesota could bring to the table this season.

The Gophers are coming off a strong year, finishing third at the Big Ten Championships and second in the regular season standings. With key returners like Gianna Gerdes back after a year away, the addition of Emma Slevin all the way from Ireland, and an impressive freshman class featuring Arianna Ostrum and Lacie Saltzmann, this is a talented group with serious potential. We think Minnesota has all the pieces to be in the conversation for a trip to Fort Worth.

Coach Hansen joins us to preview the upcoming season and share what fans can expect!

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We continue our Coaches Corner series this week with one of our most anticipated interviews — Jay Clark from LSU. We’re thrilled to welcome Jay to the show following another strong year for LSU. The Tigers captured the SEC Championship and the regular-season SEC title, spent the entire season ranked in the top three nationally, won regionals, and crowned an individual NCAA champion in freshman Kalin Chio. While the season didn’t end the way they hoped as defending national champions, it was still an impressive and successful campaign.

Looking ahead to 2026, LSU has reloaded with three transfers, a talented freshman class, and a hungry returning core eager to get back to the top. Jay joins us to preview what’s ahead and we also talk recruiting — a topic we know everyone is curious about!

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