OLIVIA DUNNE is working on getting people smiling as she prepares for life after gymnastics.

The former LSU national champion gymnast left the sport behind in April.

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Dunne, 22, spent five years with the Louisiana State Tigers.

The program lost in the NCAA semifinals earlier this year as they attempted to defend their national crown.

Livvy officially hung up her leotard after the loss and has now embarked on a host of new career ventures.

The 22-year-old became one of college sport’s most lucrative athletes during her time at LSU.

Dunne boasts over 13 million online fans and is a Sports Illustrated model away from the gym.

She is now getting her teeth into a new partnership with brace company Invisalign.

The company fixes crooked smiles through the use of invisible braces.

Livvy has teamed up with the orthodontist giants as a brand ambassador.

“Face card never declines with an @invisalign smile,” Dunne wrote in an Instagram reveal.

“And we’re just getting started.”

Dunne is currently dating MLB star Paul Skenes.

The pair have been in a relationship for almost two years after meeting at LSU.

Skenes, 23, is a star pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and was named NL Rookie of the Year in his debut season.

Dunne left the Tigers in April after five years as a college gymnast.

“Time flies when you’re having fun,” she wrote in a tearful social media farewell.

“Something said when you’re enjoying yourself to the point time seems to slip away from you.

“And that’s exactly how the past 20 years in this sport have felt.

“Gymnastics, you have filled my heart. Tou’ve shaped me into the person I am today, creating memories and sisterhoods that will last a life support.

“You are my first love.”

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NC State entered last season as a popular dark horse pick in the ACC, but failed to meet the lofty expectations.

After a 9-4 season in 2023, the Wolfpack lost three of their final four games last season, including a loss to East Carolina in the Military Bowl. NC State finished 6-7 overall, finishing tied for 10th in the ACC with a 3-5 conference record.

One anonymous ACC coach shared his thoughts on why NC State may never be able to become a true national title threat. In an exclusive with Athlon Sports, they shed light on the program’s lagging effort in NIL spending, putting head coach Dave Doeren at a disadvantage.

“Right now, it’s easier to justify them being in that eight-win range,” the anonymous coach said. “Because they’re lagging in NIL. The expectations and reality are pretty far off in that regard.”

Doeren has served as the head coach of the Wolfpack since 2013, compiling an 87-65 overall record in that time span. The Wolfpack has made five consecutive bowl appearances, but has not won a bowl game since 2017. The program has also finished in the AP Top 25 in three different seasons under Doeren.

LOGAN, Utah – Utah State head gymnastics coach Kristin White announced Wednesday the hiring of Olivia Trautman to her staff as an assistant coach. Trautman will be the primary coach on balance beam and assist on other events as needed.
 
Trautman comes to Utah State after spending the past two years at Oklahoma, where she served as a sports career pathways graduate assistant and interim director of operations during the 2024-25 season, helping the Sooners to their seventh National Championship, and as a student assistant coach during the 2023-24 campaign.
 
“We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Olivia Trautman,” said White. “Olivia has competed and worked at one of the top premier programs in the country at Oklahoma, earning five NCAA National Championships and 10 NCAA All American honors.
 
“Her accolades both personally and professional are astounding, but what really sets Olivia apart is her journey to how she accomplished her goals. Her elite work ethic, competitiveness, and passion for the sport will be an inspiring asset for our student-athletes. Olivia’s leadership qualities and knowledge will make a huge impact as we transition to this new era of college athletics. Welcome to the family Coach O!”
 
As a student-athlete, Trautman was a member of Oklahoma’s 2019, 2022 and 2023 NCAA National Championship teams and was the 2023 NCAA Vault Champion. The Champlin, Minnesota, native was the 2019 Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, a 10-time NCAA All-American, four-time Big 12 individual champion and a four-time Academic All-Big 12 first-team selection.
 
Trautman is one of just 10 Sooners to win an individual national championship and ranks fourth all-time in school history with five career perfect 10s. She was a three-time NCAA Regional Champion and a two-time WCGA All-American.
 
“I am incredibly grateful and excited to accept the assistant coaching position at Utah State University,” said Trautman. “From the moment I met Kristin, I knew this was a special opportunity to grow, be mentored, and give back to the sport that has shaped me into the person I am today. Throughout my journey, I’ve been blessed with incredible role models who believed in me, challenged me, and helped me chase my dreams. Now I’m eager to do the same for the amazing women in this program, helping them develop not only as athletes but confident, strong women. I’m ready to pour my heart into this team and help lead the next generation toward greatness. I’m honored to join the Aggie Family and can’t wait to get to work!”
 
Trautman graduated from Oklahoma in the spring of 2023 with her bachelor’s degree in health and exercise science with a minor in psychology and earned her master’s of adult in higher education, intercollegiate athletic administration from OU in the spring of 2025.
 
For more information on the Utah State gymnastics program, follow the Aggies on Twitter at @USUGymnastics, Facebook at UtahStateGymnastics and Instagram at USUGymnastics.           
 

LYNDONVILLE — Vermont State University Lyndon has named Robin Andrea as its new head women’s basketball coach, succeeding Brennen Morton, who stepped down shortly after the 2024-25 season.

Saleena Porter, who has been serving as interim head women’s basketball coach since Morton’s departure, will remain in her previous role of assistant coach.

Andrea comes to Lyndon after serving as the head coach at Portland Community College in Portland, OR, during the 2024-25 season. In his lone season at Portland he led the Panthers to a 14-15 record, including a 7-9 mark and a 5th Place finish in the Northwest Athletic Conference South Region. Most significantly, he placed 100% of his graduating class into four-year universities.

Andrea’s first collegiate head coaching position came at Yakima Valley College in Yakima, WA, where he spent three seasons from 2021 through 2024. At Yakima Valley he took over a program that had only won two games during the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season and built it into a NWAC contender. In 2023-24 he led the Yaks to a 14-12 record, 8-6 in NWAC play, and a berth in the NWAC Sweet 16. His team was among the top five scoring teams in the conference, and he coached three All-Region players including 2022-23 Region Most Valuable Player Aliyah Finch.

Immediately before going to Yakima Valley, Andrea was the lead assistant women’s coach at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, OR, for three seasons. At Linn-Benton he recruited seven signees who were key contributors to the Roadrunners’ 20-9 season in 2019-20, the program’s first 20-win season in a decade. He was also the team’s defensive strategist as it achieved a top three ranking across the conference.

Andrea’s first foray into college coaching came with NCAA Division II Western Oregon University. He spent five seasons working with the men’s program from 2006 through 2011, before moving over to the women’s program for the 2011-12 campaign. He managed strength training and skill development with the men’s program. With the women he served as head recruiter, worked with the post players, and developed the team’s press schemes.

In between his stints at Western Oregon and Linn-Benton, Andrea spent four seasons with the boys basketball program at Hillsoboro, OR, including two as head coach.

Andrea earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a minor in Mathematics from Western Oregon University in 2009 and a Master of Science in Sport & Recreation Science from Ohio University in 2011.

“I’m thrilled to lead the Women’s Basketball Program at this outstanding institution. My gratitude goes to David Pasiak, Tara Nelson, and Chris Gilmore for their trust in me,” said Andrea in a school press release. “The deeper I explored our remarkable school, the more energized I grew, and I’m confident we can restore success to the Northeast Kingdom in the Hornets’ green and gold.”

“When I first spoke to Robin about the position as women’s basketball coach here at Vermont State University Lyndon, he expressed a high level of excitement for the women’s basketball program and the University,” said VTSU Lyndon Director of Athletics Chris Gilmore

“That excitement has never wavered throughout the entire interview and hiring process. He showed the committee that he wants his student athletes to succeed in the classroom and on the basketball court. Robin is uniquely prepared to lead our athletes moving forward and to position our women’s basketball program to challenge for conference championships.”

In other college coaching news, first-year head coach of the Norwich women’s ice hockey program Justin Simpson announced Monday afternoon the hiring of Shavonne Leacy as an assistant coach.

Most recently, Leacy served as the founder and owner of Boston Selects Girls Hockey, providing year-round training for players of all ages, including film breakdowns and recruiting guidance. Concurrent with her time at Boston Selects, Leacy served as the Director of Girls Hockey at the Boston Hockey Academy, where she was instrumental in building the girls’ program from the ground up.

Additionally, Leacy spent the last eight years as a coach with USA Hockey. Her background in player development began with coaching at the girls’ varsity level at Princeton Day School in New Jersey while also coaching the Princeton Tiger Lilies.

A native of Hillsborough, N.J., Leacy played collegiately at the University of Connecticut, appearing in 41 contests before earning her bachelor’s degree in 2021.

“I’m honored to join the Norwich University Women’s Ice Hockey program as an Assistant Coach,” Leacy said. “I’m grateful to Director of Athletics Ed Hockenbury, Head Coach Justin Simpson, and the entire athletics staff for the opportunity to be part of an institution with such a strong tradition and commitment to excellence.

“I am excited to work alongside Coach Simpson as the program embarks on an exciting new chapter. The foundation established by former Head Coach Sophie Leclerc Doherty and her assistant coach Taylor Willard has created a program recognized for its excellence both on and off the ice.

“As a former Division I player at UConn, I bring a deep understanding of the game at a high competitive level. My passion has always been to give back to the sport by supporting the growth and development of girls’ hockey at every stage. I look forward to applying this experience and dedication to contribute to the continued success of the Norwich Women’s Ice Hockey team.”

Selma is home to a rising star in gymnastics.

Shekinah Andrews, 14, an eighth grader at R.B. Hudson STEAM Academy, is rising the ranks in state and regional gymnastics competitions, placing in the top 10 regionally in May.

Andrews started gymnastic training at Dixie Flips when she was three years old. When her trainer became ill and the facility closed, Andrews took about a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, mother Ceria Blake said. That’s when the passion began burning and she decided to get back into gymnastics and start competing.  

 “I want to be a gymnast when I get older, I want to start pursuing my dreams,” Andrews said.

Eleven years later, she wants to pursue gymnastics in college and see where it may take her in the future. 

After returning from the break, Andrews started training with Callen Free in Selma, but to compete she needed to go to Prattville YMCA where there is a team. Andrews said she has an intense training schedule three days a week, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays in Prattville.

She competes in balance beam, uneven bars, floor exercise and vault. She has a regular routine but wants to move up in her skill level, so she is planning to add different moves.  

There are different levels of accomplishments, similar to the belts in martial arts: silver, gold, platinum, diamond. Andrews is at the gold level and is working for platinum. 

To get to the regional competition, Andrews had to be among the highest scorers in her age group at state competition. “I got all nines. I was the only person to get all nines (out of 10) in each event.” With those scores, she was off to her first regional competition held May 3 at Lakepoint Sports in Cartersville, Georgia. 

There, Andrews scored seventh in vault, eighth in uneven bars, seventh in balance beam and eighth place all around against gymnasts from Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, Georgia and other parts of Alabama.

Both Andrews and Blake said they would love to see a gymnastics team formed in Selma that could go to competitions. Blake said good, dedicated trainers are needed. Then dedicated participants. And then register with USA Gymnastics to be official. Until then, they go to the Prattville YMCA.