Justin Spring leaving Illinois to become Alabama assistant coach
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Illinois men's gymnastics head coach Justin Spring is leaving the program to become an assistant women's gymnastics coach at Ala...
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Illinois men's gymnastics head coach Justin Spring is leaving the program to become an assistant women's gymnastics coach at Alabama. The surprise move was announced Tuesday evening, with Illini athletic director Josh Whitman naming assistant coach Daniel Ribeiro the interim head coach for the 2022-23 seasons. 'It's impossible to sum up my 20-year experience that I've had at the University of Illinois,' Spring said in a statement. 'Just trying to put thoughts into words for this press release brings heavy tears to my eyes.