Year Record Conference Finish Postseason Finish 1981...... 4-3...... Fifth (Big Eight)...... None 1982...... 10-5...... Fourth (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Third) 1983...... 9-2...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fifth)

►Ziert’s Record: 23-10 (.696 Winning Percentage)

The 2001 Big 12 Coach of the Year was responsible for OU’s first five conference titles and made 16 postseason appearances. Year Record Conference Finish Postseason Finish 1984...... 13-2...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fifth) 1985...... 13-0...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Nationals (10th) 1986...... 12-3...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fourth) 1987...... 11-9...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fifth) 1988...... 7-7...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth) 1989...... 18-6...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Nationals (Ninth) 1990...... 9-10...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fourth) 1991...... 12-3...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Seventh) 1992...... 12-4...... Third (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Seventh) 1993...... 11-6...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth) 1994...... 13-4...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth), NIT (First) 1995...... 12-4...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Seventh), NIT (Second) 1996...... 12-6...... Third (Big 12)...... None 1997...... 9-6...... Second (Big 12)...... None 1998...... 12-6...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth) 1999...... 18-9...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Fourth) 2000...... 12-9...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth) 2001...... 21-11...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (10th)*

►Switzer’s Record: 227-105 (.683 Winning Percentage) * Co-Head Coach with Steve Nunno

Year Record Conference Finish Postseason Finish 2001...... 21-11...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (10th)* 2002...... 16-6...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Third) 2003...... 18-11...... Second (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Fourth) 2004...... 20-13...... First (Big12)...... NCAA Nationals (11th) 2005...... 19-17...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (12th) 2006...... 17-17...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (10th)

►Nunno’s Record: 111-75 (.597 Winning Percentage) * Co-Head Coach with Becky Switzer

OU’s winning percentage leader has guided the Sooners to program-best finishes in first two seasons with the program.

Year Record Conference Finish Postseason Finish 2007...... 21-7...... Second (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (Eighth) 2008...... 28-8-1...... First (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (Eighth)

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COACHING HISTORY

PAUL ZIERT | (1981-1983) OU’s inaugural coach, Ziert led the Sooners to the NCAA Regional Championship his final two seasons at the helm.

Year Record Conference Finish Postseason Finish 1981...... 4-3...... Fifth (Big Eight)...... None 1982...... 10-5...... Fourth (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Third) 1983...... 9-2...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fifth)

►Ziert’s Record: 23-10 (.696 Winning Percentage)

BECKY SWITZER | (1984-2001) The 2001 Big 12 Coach of the Year was responsible for OU’s first five conference titles and 16 postseason appearances. Year Record Conference Finish Postseason Finish 1984...... 13-2...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fifth) 1985...... 13-0...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Nationals (10th) 1986...... 12-3...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fourth) 1987...... 11-9...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fifth) 1988...... 7-7...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth) 1989...... 18-6...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Nationals (Ninth) 1990...... 9-10...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fourth) 1991...... 12-3...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Seventh) Located inside the Sam Viersen Gymnastics Center, 1992...... 12-4...... Third (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Seventh) the Becky Switzer team room provides the OU 1993...... 11-6...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth) gymnastics squad a state-of-the-art facility for 1994...... 13-4...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth), NIT (First) meetings, video review sessions and team-building 1995...... 12-4...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Seventh), NIT (Second) activities. 1996...... 12-6...... Third (Big 12)...... None 1997...... 9-6...... Second (Big 12)...... None 1998...... 12-6...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth) 1999...... 18-9...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Fourth) 2000...... 12-9...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth) 2001...... 21-11...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (10th)*

►Switzer’s Record: 227-105 (.683 Winning Percentage) * Co-Head Coach with Steve Nunno STEVE NUNNO | (2001-2006) Nunno posted four NCAA Championships appearances during his six years at the helm of the Oklahoma program. Year Record Conference Finish Postseason Finish 2001...... 21-11...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (10th)* 2002...... 16-6...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Third) 2003...... 18-11...... Second (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Fourth) 2004...... 20-13...... First (Big12)...... NCAA Nationals (11th) 2005...... 19-17...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (12th) 2006...... 17-17...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (10th)

►Nunno’s Record: 111-75 (.597 Winning Percentage) * Co-Head Coach with Becky Switzer

K.J. KINDLER | (2007-Present)

OU’s winning percentage leader has guided the Sooners to program-best finishes in first two seasons with the program.

Year Record Conference Finish Postseason Finish 2007...... 21-7...... Second (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (Eighth) 2008...... 28-8-1...... First (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (Eighth)

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PROGRAM RECORDS

OU TEAM RECORDS OU’s inaugural coach, Ziert led the Sooners to the NCAA Regional Championship his final two seasons at the helm. Event Score Date Set SOONER BOOMER Total...... 197.725...... March 14, 2003 Kelly Garrison posted the OU program’s first perfect Year Record Conference Finish Postseason Finish ...... 49.575...... March 2, 2002 score on beam in 1988. The four-time NCAA 1981...... 4-3...... Fifth (Big Eight)...... None Bars...... 49.550...... March 14, 2003 individual event winner garnered back-to-back all- 1982...... 10-5...... Fourth (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Third) Beam...... 49.675...... March 14, 2003 around titles at the NCAA Championships (1987 & 1983...... 9-2...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fifth) ...... 49.675...... March 7, 2003 1988) en route to seven career All-America honors.

►Ziert’s Record: 23-10 (.696 Winning Percentage) OU INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Event Score Gymnast, Date Set All-Around...... 39.700...... Kasie Tamayo, 2004 SEASON 2009 The 2001 Big 12 Coach of the Year was responsible for OU’s first five conference titles and 16 postseason appearances. Vault...... 10.0...... Kiara Redmond, 2008 & 2007 | Leah Mueller, 2002 | Amber McCracken, 2000 Year Record Conference Finish Postseason Finish Bars...... 10.0...... Erin LaBarr, 2005 | Allison Landis, 2003 1984...... 13-2...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fifth) Beam...... 10.0...... Kasie Tamayo, 2002 | Kelly Garrison, 1988 1985...... 13-0...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Nationals (10th) Floor...... 10.0...... Patricia Aoki, 2003 1986...... 12-3...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fourth) 1987...... 11-9...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fifth) 1988...... 7-7...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth) OU CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 1989...... 18-6...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Nationals (Ninth) 1990...... 9-10...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Fourth) Year Conference Head Coach THE SOONERS THE 1991...... 12-3...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Seventh) 1984...... Big Eight...... Becky Switzer 1992...... 12-4...... Third (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Seventh) 1985...... Big Eight...... Becky Switzer 1993...... 11-6...... First (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth) 1986...... Big Eight...... Becky Switzer 1994...... 13-4...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth), NIT (First) 1991...... Big Eight...... Becky Switzer 1995...... 12-4...... Second (Big Eight)...... NCAA Regionals (Seventh), NIT (Second) 1993...... Big Eight...... Becky Switzer 1996...... 12-6...... Third (Big 12)...... None 2004...... Big 12...... Steve Nunno 1997...... 9-6...... Second (Big 12)...... None 2008...... Big 12...... K.J. Kindler 1998...... 12-6...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth) 1999...... 18-9...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Fourth) Outscoring host squad Iowa State by just .25 of a point, the Sooners won their first 2000...... 12-9...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Sixth) Big 12 title on March 20, 2004 with a team score of 196.950. One of the most tightly THE STAFF THE 2001...... 21-11...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (10th)* contested conference championships in recent memory, the four squads were separated by just 0.775 of a point as Iowa State (196.925), Missouri (196.425) and Nebraska ►Switzer’s Record: 227-105 (.683 Winning Percentage) (196.175) rounded out the finish. * Co-Head Coach with Steve Nunno OU posted scores of 49.175 on vault, 49.050 on , 49.275 on and a 49.450 on the floor exercise as Oklahoma won every individual event except for the balance beam. Nunno posted four NCAA Championships appearances during his six years at the helm of the Oklahoma program. Year Record Conference Finish Postseason Finish Big 12 Gymnast of the Year and senior co-captain Kasie Tamayo won her sixth straight 2001...... 21-11...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (10th)* all-around title with a score of 39.575. The Sacramento, Calif., native also earned two REVIEW SEASON 2002...... 16-6...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Third) event titles on the night with wins on floor (9.925) and uneven bars (9.9). 2003...... 18-11...... Second (Big 12)...... NCAA Regionals (Fourth) 2004...... 20-13...... First (Big12)...... NCAA Nationals (11th) 2005...... 19-17...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (12th) 2006...... 17-17...... Third (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (10th) BIG 12 GYMNASTS OF THE YEAR Ginger Russell...... 1998 ►Nunno’s Record: 111-75 (.597 Winning Percentage) Amber McCracken...... 1999 * Co-Head Coach with Becky Switzer Mariana Goncalves...... 2002 Kasie Tamayo...... 2004

Erin LaBarr...... 2005 HISTORY Kiara Redmond...... 2008 OU’s winning percentage leader has guided the Sooners to program-best finishes in first two seasons with the program.

Year Record Conference Finish Postseason Finish 2007...... 21-7...... Second (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (Eighth) Winning two event titles at the 2008 Big 12 2008...... 28-8-1...... First (Big 12)...... NCAA Nationals (Eighth) Championship (floor-9.9, vault-9.95), Kiara Redmond became the sixth Sooner gymnast to earn ►Kindler’s Record: 49-15-1 (.766 Winning Percentage) the distinction of Big 12 Gymnast of the Year. 105 REIGNING BIG 12 CHAMPIONS | 2009 RECRUITING GUIDE THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA 2 0 0 9 S O O N E R GYMNASTICS

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

OU CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Mary Jane Ousley (beam)...... 1983 Mary Jane Ousley (beam)...... 1984 Amy Priest (AA)...... 1984 Amy Priest (vault, bars)...... 1985 Tatiana Figuiredo (vault, AA)...... 1986 Mary Jean Mylott (floor)...... 1986 Dayna Rose (bars)...... 1986 Tatiana Figuiredo (vault)...... 1987 Kelly Garrison (AA, vault, bars, beam, floor)...... 1987 Kelly Garrison (AA, vault, bars, beam, floor)...... 1988 Cassie Frey (vault, floor)...... 1989 Monica Fields (beam) ...... 1990 Tricia Bonomo (beam) ...... 1991 Monica Fields (vault)...... 1991 Jessica Frey (bars)...... 1991 Tina Gamboa (vault)...... 1992 Linda Haverly (bars)...... 1992 Shanna Kennedy (bars)...... 1992 Tracey Cole (beam)...... 1993 Shannon Gilbreath (vault)...... 1993 Melissa Griffith (floor)...... 1994 Amy Smith (vault)...... 1994 Tracey Cole (beam)...... 1995 Chelle Stack (bars)...... 1995 Melissa Griffith (floor)...... 1996 Teresa McGrath (vault, beam)...... 1997 An OU letterwinner from 1988-91, Tricia Bonomo was the event title winner Amber McCracken (bars)...... 1999 on beam at the 1991 Big Eight Championships. Amber McCracken (bars, floor)...... 2000 Kasie Tamayo (floor)...... 2002 Erin LaBarr (bars)...... 2003 Ashley Cooney (vault)...... 2004 Kasie Tamayo (AA, bars, floor)...... 2004 Brittney Koncak-Schumann (AA)...... 2006 Stephanie LoPiccolo (bars)...... 2006 Brittney Koncak-Schumann (floor)...... 2007 Haley DeProspero (beam)...... 2008 Kiara Redmond (vault, floor)...... 2008 Hollie Vise (bars)...... 2008

Brittney Koncak-Schumann won the all-around title at the 2006 Big 12 Championships before returning the next season to claim the floor crown at the conference championship.

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2 0 0 9 ...... NIT CHAMPIONS Amy Smith (Vault, Floor) Smith (Vault, Amy 1987 1988 REIGNING BIG 12 CHAMPIONS | 2009 RECRUITING GUIDE ...... Garrison Garrison signs for a an Soonerautograph gymnastics fan during the 1987 season...... NCAA CHAMPIONS Kelly Garrison (AA) Garrison Kelly Beam) Bars, (AA, Garrison Kelly THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA 2 0 0 9 S O O N E R GYMNASTICS

ALL-AMERICANS 31 ALL-AMERICAHONORS 31

AMY PRIEST CASSIE FREY KELLY GARRISON ERIN LABARR Vault (1985) All-Around (1987) All-Around (1987, 1988) All-Around (2004) Vault (1988) Vault (1988) Bars (2004, 2005) Bars (1987, 1989) Bars (1987,1988) Beam (1988) Floor (1988)

KASIE TAMAYO TIFFANY WILLIN STEPHANIE LOPICCOLO BRITTNEY KONCAK-SCHUMANN All-Around (2004) Vault (2004) Bars (2006) All-Around (2006) Beam (2004) Floor (2006) Vault (2007)

Erin LaBarr, Kasie Tamayo and Tiffany Willin all garnered All-America distinction in 2004, marking the first time that three separate OU gymnasts were named All-Americans in a single season. The trio’s feat was matched just two years later as Stephanie LoPiccolo, Brittney Koncak-Schumann and Kiara Redmond earned All-America status in 2006.

KIARA REDMOND All-Around (2006, 2007, 2008) Floor (2006, 2007, 2008) Vault (2007, 2008) Beam (2008)

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LETTERWINNERS

-A- -H- Kim Minu (1984) Leah Mueller (2001-2004) Karina Agafonova (2003-2004) Sara Harper (1997-98) Erin LaBarr (2002-2005) SOONER BOOMER Tracy Allen (1999) Linda Haverly (1990-93) Mary Jean Mylott (1986-88) earned three All-America Tara Anderson (2003-2006) Kerry Haynie (1988) honors during her Diana Anglin (1986-87) Caitlin Hinkis (2005-08) -N- Oklahoma career. Michelle Antinoro (1996-98) Katie Hostler (2003-2004) Jeanie Nass (1985) Patricia Aoki (2000-2003) -I- -O- -B- Leticia Ishii (2000-2002) Shannon Olson (1993-96) Donica Bailey (1984) Mary Jane Ousley (1984-85) Mitzi Bartek (1986) -J- Pam Bell (1996) Ashley Jackson (2006-08)* -P- SEASON 2009 Rikki Benken (1986) Kambry Pollard (1986) Tricia Bonomo (1988-91) -K- Amy Priest (1984-85) Coral Borda (2005-06) Shanna Kennedy (1991-93) Jessica Kinder (2005-08)* -R- -T- -C- Brittney Koncak-Schumann (2004-2007) Kasie Tamayo (2001-2004) Malia Carr (1997-2000) Natalie Ratcliff (2008) Kiara Redmond (2006-08) Elizabeth Tandy (2004) Monica Carroll (1989-91) -L- Teresa Tipping (1990) Stephanie Casteel (1988-91) Lee Anne Revell (1991-94) Erin Labarr (2002-2005) Nicole Tycer (1998-2000) Tanya Christie (1989-91) Shannon Rogers (1992-93) Allison Landis (2002) Julie Christianson-Benefeil (1992-93) Melanie Root (2008) SOONERS THE Sarah Leis (2001-2002) Candace Cindell (2008) Dayna Rose (1984-86) -V- Kim Lemon (1985) Lisa Cockriel (1985-86) Ginger Russell (1997-2000) Hollie Vise (2007-08)* Brenda Leonard (1985-87) Jessica Cole (2002) Gina Lesko (2007-08)* Tracey Cole (1992-95) -W- Jane Lewis (1984) -S- Ashley Cooney (2004-2006) Patricia Williams (1987-88) Mindy Lieberman (1990-91) Cindy Safarik (1985) Kristen Cox (2003-2006) Leslie Williamson (1986-87) Stephanie LoPiccolo (2005-08) Shanna Sanders (1997-2000) Diane Cushenberry (1993-96) Tiffany Schoening (1989-90) Tiffany Willin (2004-2006) Lori Winn (2006-07) -M- Stacy Schroeder (1990) Kelly Semrad (1997-99) -D- Mary Mantle (2007-08)* * indicates 2009 returnee

Alyssa Siberlicht (1986-87) STAFF THE Carla Demartini (2001) Stacey Mardock (2001) Amy Smith (1994) OU women’s gymnastics alumni gathered for Haley DeProspero (2006-08)* Tammy Martin (1984) Carley Smith (2000) the dedication of the Becky Switzer Team Room at the Sam Tenby Dettman (1994-97) Debbie Mathis (1984-85) Kristin Smith (2007-08)* Viersen Gymnastics Center before witnessing the 2008 Oklahoma Jennifer Dickey (1985-86) Alison Mayberry (1999-2002) Melissa Smith (2003-2004) squad win its seventh conference crown on March 29th. Amber McCracken (1997-2000) Chelle Stack (1994-95) -E- Teresa McGrath (1994-97) Kari Ellis (1996-99) Tracey Staurt (1999-2000) Kristen Evans (1994-96) SEASON REVIEW SEASON -F- Monica Fields (1990-91) Tatiana Figueiredo (1986-89) Jacqueline Flanery (2007-08)* Cassie Frey (1986-89) Jessica Frey (1989-91)

-G- Nikki Galloway (1994-97) Tina Gamboa (1989-91) Kelly Garrison (1987-88) HISTORY Nicole Gause (2003) Shannon Gilbreath (1992-94) Christina Gerard (2002-2003) Mariana Goncalves (1999-2002) Michelle Gonzaga (1997-2000) ALL-TIME Pam Goodfellow (1984-85) Melissa Griffith (1993-96) LETTERWINNERS 109 REIGNING BIG 12 CHAMPIONS | 2009 RECRUITING GUIDE THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA 2 0 0 9 S O O N E R GYMNASTICS

TEAM 10

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS We are ready for a fantastic year of Sooner gymnastics, are you? One thing is certain, the OU gymnasts are at the top of their game. At the completion of last season, we ranked eighth Becky Switzer Family Membership: $1,000 for the second straight year, tying the highest finish of any team in OU women’s gymnastics An annual gift of $1,000 entitles you to a Becky Switzer history. membership. With this membership, you will receive a Team 10 t-shirt, an official team media guide, an The team is proud to call the Lloyd Noble Center the home of the Sooner women’s gymnastics official team poster autographed by the OU gymnasts, team. This legendary arena encompasses the OU tradition and provides entertainment, food a letter from a team member, complimentary meal and excitement with every event. The new videoboards will allow for premium viewing and at post competition gathering of your choice, an will add more bang for your buck. autographed team photo and complimentary tickets to a home meet of your choice. This membership Our team has set its sights on a sixth consecutive NCAA Championships appearance and a spot would entitle children to the Team Tikes membership. in the Super Six on the final night of Championship competition. (Immediate family only) Team 10 is a way for all fans to be on the team! We value your efforts to become involved All-American Membership: $250 with the student-athletes as they strive for perfection in competition and in the classroom. An annual gift of $250 entitles you to an All-American Your membership and support will ensure that our team has a competitive advantage! We are membership. With this membership, you will receive depending on your presence in the stands. a Team 10 t-shirt, an official team media guide and an official team poster autographed by the OU gymnasts. By joining Team 10, you can help keep OU women’s gymnastics among the nations elite. All-Around Membership: $100 We look forward to building a strong relationship with our fans and community. If you have An annual gift of $100 entitles you to an All-Around questions about Team 10 or would like to contribute, please call the gymnastics office at membership. With this membership, you will receive (405) 325-6876. an official team media guide and official team poster autographed by the OU gymnasts. Think Perfection! Team 10 Tikes Membership: $50 A Team 10 Tikes membership is for children eighth grade or younger. An annual gift of $50 entitles your child to a Team 10 child¹s size t-shirt and an official team poster autographed by the OU gymnasts. All KJ Kindler Team 10 Tike members will receive a special invitation to attend a meet warm-up and pre-meet team meeting. In addition, there will be a reserved section for TEAM 10 TIKES at every competition.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Sooners are committed to supporting the community that supports them. In the past few years, the team has volunteered with Race for the Cure, the OU Children’s Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, Adopt an Angel, the Ronald McDonald Competing for the University of Oklahoma means being in the headlines, but it also House, a Thanksgiving food and clothing drive, and created a banner for the U.S. gives Oklahoma student-athletes an opportunity to give back to Norman and the Special Olympics gymnasts to carry with them in the opening ceremonies of the 2007 surrounding communities. Special Olympics World Summer Games.

Head coach K.J. Kindler and the women’s gymnastics squad have capitalized on this “We can’t think of a better way to grow as a team than to volunteer at these events opportunity with the same enthusiasm OU fans display in rooting for their favorite and help the community at the same time,” added Kindler team.

“It’s a goal of our team to be very community oriented,” said Kindler. “One of our primary missions as a coaching staff is to make sure the community knows that Oklahoma gymnastics wants to be involved.”

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