Jeffrey Glenn Richards former Utah resident was recently put in as the new head coach of Utah State Universities women's gymnastics team in Logan, Utah after Ray corn retired from 31 seasons with the Aggie's.
Richards graduated from Logan high school in 1988, where he continued his education at USU assisting former coach Ray Corn from 88-90. Richards Moved from the University of Iowa where he had recently received co-coach assistant of the year with fellow assistants from Iowa.
"Its great to be home, and be close to family and friends i haven't seen for years." said Richards.
Richards began his coaching career at USU as an assistant to Ray Corn from 88-90, he then moved to SUU where finished his schooling in physical education, and continued his coaching career along side Scott Bauman who also is a former assistant to Ray Corn at USU.
Richards continued coaching when he became head coach of the Stout Blue devils in Wisconsin, from 1998-2004, he then moved to Winona from 04-05, before going to Iowa.
"We are so proud of Jeff and his accomplishment, Jeff has always been a big brother and hero to his little brothers." said Richards family. " we are excited to see what new things Jeff will bring to USU's program he has always had great ideas and will be able to lead the Aggie's to many Victories."
Richards is an accomplished coach receiving many awards 00-01 both years receiving the (NCGA) National Collegiate Gymnastics coach of the year award. While at Stout Richards also increased the overall score of the season every year.
While at Winona Richards helped in assisting two gymnasts who qualified for the NCGA National Championships.
At SUU Richards increased the overall score from 170 to 188, and also increased recruiting calibers for the school.
Richards started at USU in August of 2008, the season will start December 6th at 2pm following an anual Blue White Exhibition in the Hyper Gym.
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