The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater announced a leadership change in its gymnastics program, marking the end of a historic tenure for longtime head coach Jennifer Regan.
Regan, who also served as a lecturer of kinesiology, will not return for the 2026-27 academic year, closing the chapter on a 24-season run that helped define the Warhawks as a national contender.
“I’d like to thank Coach Regan for her oversight of the gymnastics program and contributions to UW-Whitewater,” Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ryan Callahan said. “We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
During her tenure, Regan built one of the most consistent programs in the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA). The Warhawks recorded 13 top-three finishes at the NCGA Championships, a mark of sustained excellence at the national level.
In addition to team success, Regan’s impact was evident in the development of individual athletes. More than 150 All-American honors were earned by Warhawk gymnasts, highlighting the program’s ability to produce elite-level performers year after year.
Her leadership helped elevate UW-Whitewater into a steady presence on the national stage, with the program consistently competing among the top teams in Division III gymnastics and mentoring generations of student-athletes both in and out of the gym.
Stepping into the role of interim head coach will be assistant coach Chloe Edgren. This move will be effective May 23. A former Warhawk gymnast, Edgren brings both familiarity and experience to the position after competing from 2014-18.
Edgren was a two-time All-American and a member of three national championship teams during her collegiate career. She returned to the program as an assistant coach in 2020 and has played a role in continuing the program’s tradition of success.
“Chloe’s success as an All-American and member of three national championship teams as a student-athlete, coupled with her experience as an assistant coach, have prepared her well for this opportunity,” Callahan said. “We have full confidence in Chloe’s ability to lead the gymnastics program for the near future.”
As UW-Whitewater turns the page, Regan’s legacy remains firmly established. Her 24 seasons produced championship-level performances, individual accolades and a culture of excellence that shaped the Warhawk gymnastics program.
While a new era begins, Regan’s impact will be remembered as one of the most influential in program history.
