Hog Pod - Rewind: Jordyn Wieber - Life After the Olympics

Jordyn Wieber doesn’t need an introduction to most-she’s an Olympic champion, a decorated star, and a bona fide celebrity. Now, at just 23 years old, she’s the new coach of the Arkansas gymnastics program. We chat with Jordyn about her start in gymnastics at a young age (6:45), what her journey to the Olympics was like (11:00), and what life after the Olympics is like for a gymnast (12:30). We get her thoughts on what it was like to not qualify for the 2012 Olympic all-around title and having to bounce back for the team competition (16:37), when she decided she wanted to be a coach (22:34), and becoming a team manager at UCLA (25:35). Finally, we talk to Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek about what he was thinking in hiring a 23-year-old first time head coach (29:30) and more.
Originally Posted: May 1, 2019
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Hog Pod: Jordyn Wieber

[@leahvatson6379]

She has proven since this interview that she deserved this position! I had no idea she was only 23 when she became the head coach!!! She’s so smart and friendly! An amazing person, athlete and coach!! I loved this interview 😍 thank you for posting!

[@PamelaEnglish-ew8nf]

I hope it sets a precedent for other d1 coaches.

[@suedinkfeld2793]

Gymnastics is a tough sport. Got have a lot of helpers at a young age. We had no program at r school but they had a club close and it was in a old facility just like Nadia.

[@suedinkfeld2793]

Perfect 10.

[@SchocoMacGirl]

she has turned 28 recently :)

[@PamelaEnglish-ew8nf]

Her mom seemed a bit off. By her mom’s admission, she made Jordyn do things that may not have been the best for her. Jordyn may not have minded it but did not initiate it.