Auburn hires Ryan Roberts as new gymnastics coach
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For the first time in 16 years, the Auburn gymnastics program will have a new coach at the helm.
The Tigers announced Ryan Roberts will take over the program just two weeks after the team parted ways with long-time coach Jeff Graba. Roberts has spent the last eight seasons on staff at rival program including four years at Georgia and four years at Alabama.
“I want to thank President Roberts, John Cohen and the search committee for this incredible opportunity and the trust to guide this program. My family and I are thrilled to now be a part of Auburn Family and have the chance to invest in this incredible community. I am very much looking forward to leading this team and working with these student-athletes and can’t wait to get to work. War Eagle!”
Ryan Roberts, new Auburn gymnastics coach
Auburn gymnastics
Earlier this month, Auburn announced Graba would be leaving the program after 16 years which included 14 regional appearances + a Final Four appearance in 2022.
The Tigers have not made it past the regional semifinal round since 2022.
Roberts has extensive experience coaching in the postseason including taking Georgia to the national semifinals for the first time since 2019 and earning the program’s best finish (6th) since 2016.
Other notable moments as an assistant coach have included:
- Earned 2 national seeds as co-head coach at Georgia (2025-26)
- SEC Championship as assistant with Alabama (2021)
- WCGA Region 1 Assistant Coach of the Year (2020-21)
Prior to being appointed co-head coach at Georgia, Roberts spent two years as an assistant coach with the Bulldogs and four years at Alabama. He played a major role in recruiting as his teams signed top five recruiting classes four times, including Georgia’s No. 1 signing class in 2023 and the No. 2 class in November of this academic year.
“With his demonstrated excellence in recruiting and developing high-level SEC gymnasts, Ryan Roberts is the ideal person to lead Auburn’s gymnastics program. Ryan’s professional experience makes him a great fit for Auburn. We welcome Ryan, Hanne and their family to the Plains.”
John Cohen, Auburn AD
Previous coaching stops have included spending five years at the World Olympic Gymnastics Academy + six years as the head coach of the Norway national team.
Roberts competed for two years at the University of New Mexico before finishing his career as a two-time NCAA qualifier at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
