Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard Explains Decision to End Gymnastics Season

Pollard letter cites gymnastics conflicts; parent questions program decisions

Iowa State athletic department cited internal conflicts between student-athletes, coaches and parents as the primary reason behind the cancellation of the gymnastics season, according to a letter written by Endowed Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard on Feb. 17, 2026. The letter, on official Iowa State athletics letterhead, was sent to the gymnasts and their families. “The decision to suspend the season resulted from a series of complex i…

Iowa State athletics director cites ‘unreconcilable differences’ for gymnastics season cancellation

Iowa State’s athletics director said a decision to end the gymnastics season was due to “unreconcilable differences” between athletes, coaches, and parents.

Iowa State "shares concern" for "long-term viability of gymnastics"

Pollard said conflicts within the ISU gymnastics program are not new and that raises "serious questions."

LETTER: ISU gymnastics season ended abruptly due to internal conflicts

Iowa State’s athletic director says "unreconcilable differences" between gymnasts and coaches led to the abrupt cancellation of the team’s season.

Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard explains decision to end gymnastics season

Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard said the school canceled its gymnastics season due to "unreconcilable differences" between athletes, coaches and parents.

'They're scared.' Iowa State gymnasts left in limbo after season canceled

Iowa State hasn't said publicly what led to cancellation of its gymnastics season. And athletes are left wondering if the program will ever return.