Randy Jepson

Biography

Under the direction of Randy Jepson, the 2000, 2004, and 2007 National Coach of the Year, the Penn State men's gymnastics program has carried on the proud tradition of excellence and achievement established by its forebearers. After guiding his teams to three national championships and four Big Ten titles, Jepson serves as a symbol of Penn State's vaunted heritage as he enters his 35th season as head coach of the Nittany Lions in 2026. Testament to his impact upon and dedication to the Penn State program and the sport overall, Jepson received the prestigious CGA Honor Coach Award in 2011. Bestowed annually, the Honor Coach Award recognizes CGA member coaches with 25 years or more of service to the sport of gymnastics. Presented with the honor at the NCAA/CGA Awards Banquet in April, Jepson received a special introduction by Bill Ballister, his coach and mentor while at the University of Oregon. A member of the Penn State staff since 1983, Jepson was appointed head coach on July 6, 1992 after serving one season as the interim head coach, succeeding long-time head coach Karl Schier. During Jepson's coaching tenure at his alma mater, Penn State student-athletes have earned All-America honors 137 times. He has also mentored 14 individual national champions, including Mark Sohn, the first gymnast to win four-consecutive pommel horse national crowns. Jepson also championed the renovation efforts of the White Building, the Penn State training gymnasium, transforming the facility int