our team

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John Robinson - President

  • CGA President from May 2023-Present

  • USOPC/USAG NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Sustainability Committee member 2020-Present

  • Consultant Specialist for The Pictor Group 2020-Present

  • University of Nebraska Assistant Coach from 2010-Present

  • CGA Vice President from 2022-2023

  • CGA New Program Initiative Chair from 2020-2022

  • CGA Network and Development Chair for the 2019-2020

  • CGA New Program Initiative Chair from 2018-2019

  • Member of the CGA New Program sub committee 2015- 2018

  • University of Nebraska Gymnast (2006-2010)

  • University of Nebraska SAAC Member 2007-2010

  • Bachelors in Business Administration-Marketing (University of Nebraska)

Robinson has served on the CGA Executive Committee since 2018.  He was an integral part of major initiatives over the last 3 years.  Some of which include, CGA structural development, sponsorship development and building the CGA social media presence.  Over the last few years, Robinson has embedded himself in the NCAA Men’s Gymnastics landscape and currently serves on numerous working groups to focus on the sustainability and growth of NCAA Men’s Gymnastics.  In January 2020, Robinson was brought into The Pictor Group as a Consultant Specialist in conjunction with the Collegiate and NCAA Development project for USAG.  Robinson has since helped develop the first 2 new NCAA programs in decades and continues to develop strategies and structure to help sustain and grow NCAA Men’s Gymnastics. As CGA President, Robinson plans to continue to develop and position the organization to make a larger impact on the gymnastics community. His education and professional experiences have prepared him to make an immediate impact pursuing growth opportunities for NCAA Men’s Gymnastics within the CGA’s vision and mission.  

Tony Beck - vice president

  • Penn State University Men’s Gymnastics Associate Head Coach

  • Former Penn State Gymnast (2010-2013)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management

Beck was elected to the College Gymnastics Association Executive Board in May 2018 as the head of the CGA NCAA Enhancement branch. During his tenure he pioneered the CGA All-Star competition. In May of 2024 Tony was elected Vice President of the CGA.

bo morris - Secretary/Treasurer

Associate Head Coach- William & Mary 2017-present

  • Committee member- Brighter Futures Campaign

  • Region 3 Chairman- 2015-17

  • Junior Olympic Program Committee (JOPC) 2001-05 & 2015-17

  • Head Coach- Houston Gymnastic Center (HGC) 2008-17

  • Men’s Program Manager- USA Gymnastics 2001-2005

  • Texas Executive Committee- 5 yrs.

  • Head Coach, Program Director and Assistant Coach in numerous Junior Programs in Louisiana, Texas and Indiana- 32 yrs.

  • •Houston National Invitation (HNI) - Men’s Meet Director- 2009-2017

  • Louisiana State Chairman- 1992-98

  • Bachelor of Arts- Education, Louisiana Tech University 1987

Newly elected to Secretary Position in 2020.  He will also manage the CGA’s digital assets (shared files, constituent information, mailing lists and meeting minutes).

Ryan Terrill - Operations

Navy Men’s Gymnastics Assistant Coach

Zach Peters - New Program Initiative Branch

  • Current Greenville Head Coach

  • University Of Nebraska Gymnast 2017-2021

  • Gratuated With A Bachelors Degree Is Phychology

Max Soifer - Director of Operations and COmmunications

Max is a former gymnast at the University of Washington, and has been deeply involved in the collegiate gymnastics community for nearly a decade. After his competitive career, he served on the men’s gymnastics staff at the University of Illinois and Springfield College and coached junior national team athletes at the club level. Since 2017, he has been an active contributor to the College Gymnastics Association (CGA), supporting its mission to promote and grow men’s collegiate gymnastics nationwide.

Outside the gym, Max pursued a career in finance, earning an MBA from New York University and now works as an Assistant VP at Citibank. He continues to blend his passion for gymnastics, leadership, and business in all aspects of his professional life.

Luke Wilcox - Assistant Director of Operations and COmmunications

Shannen Horan - Staff Writer

Shannen Horan is a North Carolina native and recent graduate from UNC Chapel Hill. She was a competitive gymnast at Foothills Gymnastics in Hickory, NC for 13 years where she competed up to level nine before retiring. Still, she has stayed plugged into the sport by working at Flip Fest Summer Gymnastics camp and with UNC’s gymnastics program as a videographer. Shannen is excited to combine her background in sports journalism with her passion and awe for men’s gymnastics in this role!

Peri Goodman - Staff Writer

Peri has been involved in gymnastics for upwards of two decades spanning artistic, power tumbling, coaching, judging, and sports writing. She holds a B.A. in Studio Art from Brock University, where she was a student athlete representing Canada in FISU competition. When she’s not drawing or in a gym, you can find her watching Montreal Canadiens games from home in Toronto

Isaac Erickson - Staff Writer

Isaac is a college student at Grand Canyon University, studying Sales & Marketing and Christian Ministry. He works in baseball marketing and gameday operations, while actively serving in ministry. After a successful junior career competing in Region 1 and placing nationally, along with a brief time as a gymnast at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Isaac’s passion for the sport is both fiery and deeply rooted in love. As part of CGA’s writing team, he’s excited to spotlight athletes, simplify the complexities of execution and difficulty, and share the intentional stories behind the journey to the podium. Isaac brings a heart for growth, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to elevate men’s gymnastics to the level of support and recognition it deserves.

Yuqing Qiu - CGA Staff Writer

Yuqing is a senior at UC Berkeley double majoring in Political Economy and Global Studies. Although not a gymnast, she is a badminton player who was introduced to the sport through a close friend on the Cal gymnastics team during freshman year. Her favorite sports to watch include soccer, figure skating, swimming and diving, and of course, gymnastics!

Peter Hristozov - CGA Staff Writer

Peter is a three-time NAIGC National Team Champion (2022, 2023, 2024) and the 2024 NAIGC Rings National Champion. A 2025 graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Health and Exercise Science, he brings both athletic experience and academic insight to the world of gymnastics.

Currently, Peter coaches women’s gymnastics at Intensity Gymnastics in Margate, Florida, and works as a Physical Therapy Technician at Force Physical Therapy in Davie, Florida. He is passionate about athlete development, injury prevention, and sharing the stories that celebrate the sport of gymnastics.