USU gymnastics adds Kramer to coaching staff

Utah State gymnastics head coach Amy Smith announced the addition of an All-American to its coaching staff Wednesday; former UCLA Bruin Gracie Kramer joins the Aggies as a volunteer assistant coach, for the 2021 season.

“We are beyond thrilled to announce the addition of All-American and national champion Gracie Kramer to our Aggie family,” Smith said. “She will be filling the role of our volunteer assistant coach, and creative content and social media manager.” 

Kramer graduated from the Southern California gymnastics powerhouse in 2020, where she spent the past four seasons. She helped the Bruins capture a national championship in 2018 and was honored as an All-American on floor in 2019 and 2020.

January 2020 the Aggies met UCLA during a tri-meet in Provo, in which Kramer posted a 9.950 on floor and 9.725 on vault. 

“Gracie is one of the most dynamic floor performers of all time,” Smith said. “Her performance quality is beyond mesmerizing. I am so excited for her to get to Logan and start working with our team. Her passion and enthusiasm for our sport is infectious and she will make an immediate impact, and we are so excited she has decided to come on board and help continue to build our program.”

 Kramer was dominant in her senior season, becoming UCLA’s top-ranked performer on floor and ranked No. 3 nationally. She recorded a perfect 10 on floor against Washington on Jan. 31, and averaged a team-high 9.938 on the event during the season. She placed first on floor in five meets and her last six floor routines went 9.9 or higher.

The native of San Clemente, Calif. graduated from UCLA in June of 2020 with a degree in sociology. 

“I am truly honored to accept a position with Utah State and to work with Amy, Erik (Lewis) and Amanda (Wellick) in creating a championship culture and program,” Kramer said. “I am both humbled and excited for the privilege to support this team of talented gymnasts as they strive for academic and athletic success.”

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