Brianna Brooks Joins Utah State Gymnastics as Assistant Coach
Utah State gymnastics just took a real step toward lasting excellence by welcoming back one of its most decorated former athletes. The hiring of Brianna Brooks as an assistant coach isn’t just another staff move—it’s a sign that the program’s betting on culture, performance, and real institutional know-how.
Brooks shows up with an elite competitive résumé, solid academic credentials, and a deep understanding of what it takes to thrive in Logan. She’s seen both sides—on the competition floor and beyond.
A Homegrown Leader Returns to Logan
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Head coach Kristin White decided to bring a former Aggie into the coaching ranks, and honestly, that says a lot about their belief in homegrown leadership. Brooks competed for Utah State from 2021 through 2025, building a legacy of consistency, precision, and sheer competitive grit.
Her return to Logan keeps a proven standard bearer right in the heart of daily operations. The university announced that Brooks will help across multiple events and handle some key operational responsibilities too.
This dual role shows just how much trust they’re putting in her organizational chops and competitive instincts. According to the Utah State Athletics website, White pointed to Brooks’ embodiment of the program’s core values and her knack for lifting up teammates during her own career.
Understanding the Aggie Standard
Not many new coaches walk in already fluent in a program’s expectations, but Brooks does. She’s trained, competed, and won under the same banner, so she knows the rhythms of the season, the grind of the Mountain West Conference, and how to balance academics and athletics.
That kind of familiarity shrinks the learning curve from athlete to coach. She’s ready to make an immediate impact.
An Illustrious Competitive Career
Brooks’ coaching credibility comes straight from one of the most productive careers in Utah State gymnastics history. Over five seasons, she snagged 24 individual event titles—a mark that puts her among the program’s all-time greats.
Her versatility and consistency made her a lineup fixture and a dependable scorer when the pressure was on.
- 24 career event titles across beam, bars, vault, and all-around
- Nine beam titles, fourth-most in school history
- Nine bar titles, seventh-most in program history
- Five all-around wins, showcasing elite versatility
Her senior season alone brought 12 event victories, tying for the sixth-most by a senior in Utah State history. That last campaign summed up her whole career: sharp, composed, and always showing up when it mattered.
Beam and Bars Excellence
Brooks built her reputation on beam and bars—events that demand precision and nerves of steel. She grabbed seven beam wins as a senior, tying a long-standing school record, and her bar routines were some of the most efficient the program’s ever seen.
She set the program’s single-season bars average record with a 9.860 in 2022. That kind of week-in, week-out reliability? You can’t fake it, and it’s gold for young athletes learning the ropes.
Regional and Conference Recognition
Brooks made her mark far beyond Logan. Regionally and in the conference, she earned a reputation as one of the North Central Region’s top gymnasts.
Her accolades say it all:
- North Central Region Gymnast of the Year in 2023 and 2024
- Six-time all-conference honoree
- Mountain West Beam Specialist of the Year after her senior season
- Mountain West Championship MVP during Utah State’s title run
She helped the Aggies secure their seventh Mountain West Conference championship. When the team needed her most, she delivered.
NCAA Regional Experience
Brooks competed at NCAA Regionals three times, getting a real taste of the sport’s highest collegiate stage. She posted career-best bar scores of 9.925 and 9.900 at different regional sites, performances that still rank among Utah State’s best.
That national-level experience shapes her coaching now, especially when prepping athletes for postseason pressure.
Academic Excellence and Professional Preparation
What really sets Brooks apart as a young coach is how she balanced athletics and academics. She earned a bachelor’s in kinesiology with an exercise science focus, then a master’s in sports management.
This foundation backs a modern, athlete-first coaching style rooted in biomechanics, recovery, and program admin. Her academic honors are no joke either:
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- Four-time WGCA Scholastic All-American
- Three-time College Sports Communicators Academic All-District
- Four-time Academic All-Conference selection
Brooks gets the full student-athlete experience, not just the competition side. That’s the kind of mentor you want in your corner.
Transitioning from Athlete to Coach
Brooks has talked about how grateful she feels for the staff who guided her, and she’s eager to pay it forward. Her move into coaching comes from a place of loyalty, gratitude, and a clear vision for where the program can go.
That kind of emotional investment? It usually shows up as authenticity on the gym floor and trust in the locker room.
What This Hire Means for Utah State Gymnastics
Bringing Brooks onto the staff strengthens recruiting, athlete development, and the everyday nuts and bolts of the program. When former athletes return as coaches, recruits see a real pathway for growth, and current gymnasts get advice rooted in recent experience.
Brooks’ role helps the staff keep training, travel, and academic support running smoothly. She preserves institutional memory, but she’s not afraid to help the program evolve, either.
Looking Ahead
Utah State gymnastics is heading into its next chapter with real momentum. The program feels stable right now, and that’s no small thing.
Brianna Brooks just landed the assistant coach spot. Honestly, it’s both a nod to her past wins and a bet on what she’ll bring next.
She’s got a strong competitive background. Her academic chops and real connection to the Aggie community stand out, too.
Brooks looks ready to help shape the next generation of Utah State gymnasts. In a time when culture and continuity matter as much as raw talent, this hire feels like a genuinely smart move.