A trio of coaches from the Penn State men’s gymnastics program have indeed received 2025 Central Region awards from the College Gymnastics Association (CGA).
Here’s a breakdown of the awards:
* Randy Jepson was named the CGA Central Region Head Coach of the Year. This award recognizes his leadership and the team’s performance throughout the season.
* Tony Beck and Carlos Vazquez both received the honor of CGA Central Region Assistant Coach of the Year. This award highlights their valuable contributions to the team’s success.
This recognition comes after a successful season for the Penn State Nittany Lions, where they achieved a 6-1 record in meets, securing victories against teams such as Army, William and Mary, Michigan, Stanford, Illinois, and Nebraska. The team also placed second at the Big Ten Championships and finished fifth overall at the NCAA Championships.
The Penn State men’s gymnastics coaching staff for the 2025 season includes:
* Head Coach: Randy Jepson
* Associate Head Coach: Tony Beck
* Assistant Coach: Carlos Vazquez
Randy Jepson has a long and distinguished career with the Penn State program, having served as head coach since 1992. He has led the team to multiple national championships and Big Ten titles and has been previously recognized as National Coach of the Year. Tony Beck and Carlos Vazquez play crucial roles in supporting the student-athletes and contributing to the team’s training and development.
