| OT Dana Duckworth Steps Down as Head Coach of Alabama Gymnastics

[doemasters]

Just saw this on rolltide.com

Dana Duckworth Steps Down as Head Coach of Alabama Gymnastics - University of Alabama Athletics

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Dana Duckworth has elected to step down as head coach of Alabama gymnastics following her eighth season at the helm.

rolltide.com

 

[bama alum]

I really hate to see this.

 

[rick4bama]

So who will step in her shoes now?

 

[Bammerboy321]

So who will step in her shoes now?

Not sure, but I hope Byrne really nails it.

 

[kbama15]

Hard to fill the shoes of Patterson!

 

[alabama mike]

This needs to be a big time hire in the world of gymnastics!

 

[OldPlayer]

I would imagine several prime coaches would be interested in Alabama’s opening. It’s not a program that needs repair or upgrading. The athletic department is supportive, the program can get whatever they need, you’d have alumni support and the facilities aren’t bad. Will Byrne take a gamble and go after some of the top coaches?

 

[bamanc50]

I would imagine several prime coaches would be interested in Alabama’s opening. It’s not a program that needs repair or upgrading. The athletic department is supportive, the program can get whatever they need, you’d have alumni support and the facilities aren’t bad. Will Byrne take a gamble and go after some of the top coaches?

This will be an interesting hire. Will he bring in someone to keep the program competitive at a high level or get someone that will slowly destroy it like with women’s basketball? Even though Curry was hired by Bill Battle, Byrne has the authority to make a change and has not.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

CGN Roundtable: On Dana Duckworth and Alabama – College Gym News

collegegymnews.com

 

[bama alum]

I did not know there was one of the barn's assistants was a Bama alum. Time for Mama to call her home.

 

[bamanc50]

Does anyone know the real reason for her stepping down or is it all just rumor at this point?

 

[OldPlayer]

Does anyone know the real reason for her stepping down or is it all just rumor at this point?

She said to focus on family. Nothing beyond that.