11/10/2026 2:17:00 PM | Men's Gymnastics
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan men's gymnastics team announced Tuesday (Nov. 10) the promotion of Jordan Gaarenstroom to associate head coach ahead of the 2027 season.
"I am proud to announce Jordan's promotion to associate head coach," said head coach Yuan Xiao. "Jordan has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedication and a deep commitment to our student-athletes and the success of our program. His knowledge of the sport, coaching experience and ability to build strong relationships make him an invaluable part of our staff. He has played an important role in our program's continued success, and I have tremendous confidence in his ability to take on this expanded leadership role. I look forward to continuing to work together as we build on Michigan's tradition of excellence."
Gaarenstroom joined the coaching staff in the fall of 2019 after competing for Michigan from 2010 to 2014, during which time he helped the Wolverines win the Big Ten and NCAA team titles in 2013 and 2014.
Since his appointment as an assistant coach, Gaarenstroom has helped two head coaches secure U-M's six straight Big Ten Conference team titles to tie the program's longest championship streak since the 1960s. He has also assisted six consecutive podium finishes on the national stage, including the NCAA championship in 2025.
He has directly coached athletes with All-America honors and two national champions: Paul Juda (2022 - all around and vault; 2024 - floor exercise; 2025 - parallel bars) and Fred Richard (2023 - all around, parallel bars, high bar; 2025 - all around). He also guided current U.S. National Team member Crew Bold, a two-time NCAA All-American in 2024, to the high bar title at the 2024 Big Ten Championships.
Gaarenstroom was tabbed as a Team USA coach at the 2024 Paris Olympics after Juda and Richard were named to the Olympic roster. Team USA earned bronze, the first medal for the team in 16 years. Juda and Richard also competed in the all-around finals, with Juda placing 14th and Richard 15th.
A mainstay on still rings, Gaarenstrom competed on multiple events at the championship level during his four years. After graduation, Gaarenstroom served as a boys team coach at SCATS Gymnastics in Huntington Beach, Calif., home to several Michigan Wolverines, U.S. National Team members and Olympians.
