From the gridiron to the gym mats: Former offensive lineman P.J. Irvin serves as an assistant coach and an unorthodox source of encouragement for UCLA gymnastics

Every meet, when a UCLA gymnast toes the line before sprinting down the vault runway, P.J. Irvin is the first one to start clapping his hands in encouragement.

Gymnastics uses spring break to refocus for the NCAA Championships

For most students, spring break presents a perfect opportunity to become a couch potato. But for the UCLA gymnastics team, a week without classes meant exactly the opposite: a chance to increase the intensity of training.

Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs said she enjoyed being able to practice without having to worry about school.
“Especially since we have a lot of science majors on the squad ““ not that it really matters what your major is ““ the break was just so relieving for everyone,” the junior gymnast said.

A meet against Cal State Fullerton is a chance for UCLA gymnastics to end on a high note going into the postseason

Competing against Cal State Fullerton brings back fond memories for the UCLA gymnastics team.

Ask any returning gymnast and she will tell you the meet against the Titans was last year’s turning point.