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Meet the CoachesChristine MacDonaldAssociate Head Coach14th SeasonChristine MacDonald enters her 14th yearas Central Michigan University’s assistantcoach and her third year as the associatehead coach.MacDonald has moved into a new era forChippewa gymnastics. Since coming to CMUas a gymnast in 1987, MacDonald’s dutieshave expanded and increased with everyseason.What was supposed to have been atwo-year engagement has now turned into arewarding career.“When I first came to CMU as a coach, Iwasn’t sure how long I would stay,” Christinesaid. “I always knew I would love coachingwith Jerry (Reighard), and I knew I missed thegym, and this seemed to be a good fit.”Now, 14 years later, Coach Reighard andCoach MacDonald have formed a unifiedfront at the helm of Chippewa gymnastics.Between them, they have a combined 36years of coaching experience. They are alsoone of the few coaching staffs in the nationwho have been together more than 10 years.During her time on CMU’s staff, MacDonaldhas been a part of all but one of theChippewas’ 10 championships — three asan athlete and six as a coach.In the gym, Christine is responsible forthe daily workout plans, spotting, nutritionaloversight, and conditioning programs, alongwith overseeing floor and beamchoreography.“One of Christine’s strengthsas a coach is technical analysisof routines,” said Reighard. “Shealso brings the stability andcharacter the team needs andexpects.”Under the guidance ofMacDonald, CMU has producedthe Mid-American Conferencebalance beam champion fiveof the past seven years. Shehas also aided in the coachingof five individual NCAA nationalqualifiers over the past threeyears.In 2003, she was named NCAA CentralRegion Assistant Coach of the Year.Outside of the gym, MacDonald serves asthe team’s travel and recruiting coordinator,meet director, and summer camp director.Christine and her husband, Keith, havethree children and reside in Mount Pleasant.The MacDonald Family (left to right): Christine,Lance, Lauren, Keith, and JessicaYou are the associate head coach. Whatdoes that position entail?Since I became the associate head coachthree years ago, my roles have been moreclearly defined, and I have a more permanentpresence in the program. My job is allencompassing— I’m directly in involvedin every aspect of the program, includingrecruiting, budgeting, office management, gymactivities, camps, and promotions. Jerry hasallowed me to work closely with him on everyaspect of the program, and being an associatehead coach at CMU allowed me to further myown career without leaving a great program.Coach MacDonald Q&AWhat makes CMU such a greatgymnastics program?First and foremost, this program builds aperson from the inside out. It takes studentathletesand makes them into great peopleand fearless competitors. Second, anyone whobecomes a part of this program becomes partof a family. We’ve been able to create a familyatmosphere, and that’s due in no small partto the coaching relationship Jerry and I have,having been together for 14 years. It’s one ofthe things that separates us as a program.The continuity has allowed CMU to continue atradition of excellence.What type of gymnast are you looking forwhen you are out recruiting?We are looking for student-athletes who arewilling to give 100 percent effort every day,who are willing to push themselves to improve,and who want to be the best. CMU is wellknownfor being a program that teaches newskills throughout a gymnast’s career. CMU isalso known for its values. Recruits that come toCMU are not only among the best in the nation,but they represent the attitude of our program.We want young women who love gymnastics,are driven to be successful, and compete withtremendous heart every single day.Central Michigan University Womenʼs Gymnastics2210-time Mid-American Conference Champions
Meet the CoachesNancy ReighardAssistant CoachFifth SeasonNancy Reighard rejoins the coaching staffas an assistant coach for the Chippewas in2007. It will be her fifth season coaching forCMU, but her first since 1989.“Nancy brings valuable experience and awealth of knowledge that has been untappedin recent years,” head coach Jerry Reighardsaid. “Her expertise on both floor exerciseand balance beam, especially in the area ofchoreography, will make a big impact on ourteam this season.”Reighard spent four seasons as anassistant coach at CMU from 1986-89.During that time, she coached two Mid-American Conference champions on floorexercise and balance beam.Reighard began her coaching career in1975, serving as the head coach of the girls’gymnastics team at Ionia High School forsix years. She was also the director of thecommunity education gymnastics program inIonia from 1976-84.After concluding her stint on the CMUcoaching staff, Reighard took over as thedirector of the Mount Pleasant GymnasticsCenter from 1989-95.Reighard was a standout collegiategymnast at CMU. She was a member of the1976 team — the only one in school historyto qualify for the national championships.Reighard was an Association forIntercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW)All-American on floor exercise as a senior.She held the school record on floor whenshe graduated and was an accomplishedperformer on balance beam as well.Reighard graduated from CMU in 1976with a degree in education.Reighard and her husband, Jerry, havebeen married for 32 years. Jerry is the headcoach at CMU, a position he has held forthe last 22 years. They have four children— Brett (26), Kara (24), Jill (21), and Mark(18).CMU Gymnastics Support StaffMatt ParkSports InformationAssistantLeslie HildebrandtNutritionistCandace StahlAthletic TrainerDr. Thomas KeatingOrthopedic SurgeonCentral Michigan University Womenʼs Gymnastics2310-time Mid-American Conference Champions
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Page 9 and 10: ChippewaHistoryKara Reighard earned
Page 11 and 12: MAC ChampionsShelby Root1987Amy Tra
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Page 15 and 16: Individual HonorsAll-MACKay Hubbel
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