Chris Waller became head coach of the UCLA gymnastics team after 17 years as a top assistant to former coach Valorie Kondos Field. Chris Waller took over UCLA’s celebrated gymnastics program in 2019 at the height of the team’s popularity. UCLA gymnastics coach Chris Waller has been known for his competitive yet compassionate nature. UCLA’s season average on the event, …
After working for 17 years as Valorie Kondos Field’s understudy, Chris Waller is ready to continue the success she established for UCLA’s gymnastics program. “There’s a really great balance between cherishing and loving the legacy that is UCLA gymnastics and embracing this new chapter,” Waller, 51, said. “That palpable, joyful, but strong energy.” :: As Kondos Field’s longtime assistant, Waller …
Felicia Hano celebrates with assistant coach Chris Waller after competing on the bars at the semifinals of the NCAA gymnastics championship at the Ft. Worth Convention Center on April 19. UCLA’s gymnastics team found a replacement for legendary coach Valorie Kondos Field on Wednesday. Sign up for our daily sports newsletter » “Chris was born to coach,” Kondos Field said …
