Shreveport - Joseph Hodges has joined the Centenary Gymnastics program as an assistant coach, Director of Athletics and Recreation David Orr has announced.

Hodges, a former University of Illinois at Chicago student-athlete, was born in Rochester, NY, attended Webster Christian School before his successful collegiate career at UIC. He was a three-time ECAC Rookie of the Week in 2011 and a member of the 2011 ECAC Championship team. He was an NCAA qualifier in 2011, 2012 and 2013, as well as a Pan-American Qualifier (Colombia) in 2012. He was named ECAC Gymnast of the Week in 2013. He was also named 2012 ECAC Conference Champion on Pommel Horse and 2013 ECAC Conference Champion on Horizontal Bar.

Hodges is an accomplished coach as he has helped several teams to win state championships as well as qualifying individuals to regional and national championships.

"I am excited to be part of a program that is entering a new era and has a lot of room for growth," said Hodges.

"We are so excited to have Joseph as part of our coaching staff," said Centenary head coach Meg Crowley. "His knowledge and experience are great assets to our team, and  we are looking forward to this season and more to come." 

"It is a change of pace for me coming from Chicago but I am excited to work alongside Meg to evolve the program into something great," said Hodges. "I am thankful for the opportunity Centenary has given me and for having faith that I will contribute to their establishment."

The Ladies begin the regular season on Saturday, Jan. 14 with a tri-meet versus host SEMO and Greenville University in Cape Girardeau, Mo. at 2 p.m.

See the Ladies' complete season schedule here: https://www.gocentenary.com/sports/gymnastics/2022-23/schedule

Live stats and live video are available for all home meets.

Admission is FREE to all Centenary home athletic contests.  

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