Whitney Snowden Named Assistant Coach

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri gymnastics head coach Shannon Welker has announced the addition of assistant coach Whitney Snowden, who joins Mizzou following three seasons with Michigan State.

“Our team and coaching staff is so excited to be able to add such an accomplished coach to our team,” Welker said. “Whitney has clearly had a positive impact on the success Michigan State achieved over the past 3 seasons.  We are coming off a top 5 finish in the 2022 season and Whitney will help us continue competing as one of the top teams in the NCAA.” 

Over her three seasons at Michigan State, Snowden helped the Spartans to their first postseason berth since 2016. The Spartans also finished second in the 2022 Big Ten Championships, their best performance since 2006. 

In 2022, Michigan State went on a record-breaking campaign. Snowden, who oversaw development on vault and floor, helped the Spartans to a new high of 49.4 on vault and 49.675 on floor. As a program Michigan State finished ninth in the country, the best finish in Spartan history. Snowden was named 2022 WCGA Region 4 Assistant Coach of the Year and a member of the 2022 WCGA Coaching Staff of the Year.

Prior to her time at Michigan State she had been an educational clinician and consultant. She previously worked with the Pan-American Gymnastics Union to establish and promote the sport of gymnastics in St. Vincent and Grenadines. In addition, she was worked as a vault clinician for USA Gymnastics, helping educate coaches and athletes on current vaulting techniques.

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