Gymnasts React To Coach Faehn Leaving Florida
Gymnasts React To Coach Faehn Leaving Florida
In one of the most shocking events of the season, Coach Rhonda Faehn is leaving The University of Florida to take a job with USA Gymnastics. Faehn has been the head coach for the past 13 years. Faehn’s time at Florida was nothing short of impressive, including winning three straight National Championships.
One of the toughest parts for Rhonda Faehn was telling her gymnasts of her decision to leave and take a new job at USA Gymnastics. Gator Zone caught up with Bridget Sloan and Bridgette Caquatto to capture their reaction. Quotes via: GatorZone
“For the first time in my life, I’m speechless,” she said.
"We were still on a high from winning our third straight national championship, so, right now, we all have to let this all sink in ... this is not what we were expecting,” said Sloan.
“I have no doubt Rhonda will be great in her new position and have no doubt whoever they bring in will be the best fit for us.”
“I have no doubt Rhonda will be great in her new position and have no doubt whoever they bring in will be the best fit for us.”
“But we’re a bunch of 19-, 20-, 22-year-old girls and we’re a difficult task to handle,” Sloan added. “She’ll be greatly missed. Best coach I’ve ever had. It’ll be different.”
“When she got up there to talk to us, then started crying a little bit, I knew it wasn’t going to be good news,” junior Bridgette Caquatto said. “It hurts to see someone so strong like that be in such a sad moment.”
“From our standpoint, it’s a little confusing, but you have to take a step back and look at all the awesome things she’s done for the program,” said Caquatto.
“She’s built this program to be successful and taught her athletes, each and every one of us, life’s lessons; not just in gymnastics, but how to grow and be a better person. This is a tremendous opportunity for her.”
Florida gymnasts also shared photos and thank you messages for Faehn on social media:
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“She’s built this program to be successful and taught her athletes, each and every one of us, life’s lessons; not just in gymnastics, but how to grow and be a better person. This is a tremendous opportunity for her.”
Florida gymnasts also shared photos and thank you messages for Faehn on social media:
Related:
Faehn resigns from Florida to take job with USA Gymnastics
Interview with Faehn After 2015 NCAAs
Beyond the Routine with Faehn and the Florida Gators
Utah Head Coach Greg Marsden Retires after 40 Years