Kerrie Beach Hometown: Wilton, Conn. Position: Head Coach

Kerrie Beach is in her first season as BGSU's head gymnastics coach, but her fifth season as an integral part of the Falcon program.

Beach spent the prior four years as an assistant coach, helping lead the Falcons to new heights in all areas of the program during that time. She came to BGSU after serving as head gymnastics coach at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, beginning in 2000.

Beach was named WIAC Conference Coach of the Year in 2003. She also served as admission counselor for the university as well as recruiting incoming student-athletes, budgeting for events and fundraising. Prior to Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Beach served as Ursinus College assistant gymnastics coach from October 1999 through March of 2000.

The Wilton, Conn., native was a gymnast for the Ursinus College program from 1996-1999 and was elected team captain her junior and senior seasons. Beach earned a degree in exercise and sport science in May 1999.

Beach and her husband, Kurt, reside in Perrysburg with their daughter, Mikayla, and their two dogs.