DENVER – University of Denver gymnastics assistant coach Dave Kuzara has announced his retirement following more than 30 years coaching collegiate women's gymnastics.
 
"I want to thank Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart, Linas Gaveika, Julie Campbell, Hayli Yetter, all of the support staff at DU and our student-athletes who have made this experience truly fantastic," Kuzara said. "But it's time for me to be done coaching and to move onto the next thing in my life."
 
"I want to wish Dave the best of luck in retiring from the sport he loves," Joy S. Burns Head Women's Gymnastics Coach Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart said. "He has given passion, knowledge, dedication and expertise into collegiate women's gymnastics for decades, and we're thankful for him sharing that with us this year.
 
"I appreciate his commitment to our philosophy of character, teamwork and excellence, and I'm thankful for his friendship. I know he'll missed here at the University of Denver."
 
Kuzara helped lead Denver to its 23^rd straight NCAA Regionals appearance in 2022 where DU had some of its strongest-ever postseason performances. As the team's primary floor coach, he guided the team to two of its best floor rotations of the season at NCAA Regionals, both of which now rank among Denver's top seven all-time postseason scores.
 
Including his time in Denver, Kuzara spent more than 30 years coaching at the collegiate level. He was the head coach at Western Michigan (2010-13) and Massachusetts (1994-2002) while also serving as an assistant coach at Pittsburgh (2018-21), Michigan (2014-17, 1991-93), Arkansas (2007-09) and West Virginia (2003-06).
 
Among his accomplishments and accolades are three North East Region Assistant Coach of the Year honors and 2011 MAC Coach of the Year.
 
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