Every season in college gymnastics brings change, but the 2025 season promises a particularly significant shift. As we say goodbye to the athletes who took advantage of their extra COVID years, several teams are facing a major overhaul. It’s not just about losing talented gymnasts; it’s about replacing key routines, leadership, and the consistency those seniors provided. Which teams will feel these departures the most? Let’s take a look at the programs staring down the most significant rebuilding efforts.
Denver
The Pioneers head into 2026 losing 16 routines from six gymnasts – and that’s just graduating seniors and fifth-years. After only bringing in one freshman for 2025, they will reload with a top-10 rated recruiting class and several emerging underclassmen who are poised to fill in where the seniors left off. The biggest questions remain with who will fill Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart’s coaching staff and whether the transfer rumors surrounding rising junior Madison Ulrich prove true.
California
Mya Lauzon and Madelyn Williams have been leaders for the Golden Bears since day one, so their retirement leaves holes on all four events. However, eMjae Frazier’s early graduation and likely transfer leaves more openings than expected. Ella Cesario choosing to…
