Auburn Gymnastics and Head Coach Jeff Graba Part Ways After 16 Seasons

The university and longtime coach mutually agree to part ways, ending an era for the gymnastics program.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:38pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented, multi-angled view of a gymnast performing on the uneven bars, with sharp planes of navy, crimson, and gold colors.The departure of long-time Auburn gymnastics coach Jeff Graba signals a new era of transition and uncertainty for the program.Auburn Today

After 16 seasons as the head coach of the Auburn gymnastics program, Jeff Graba and the university have mutually agreed to part ways, according to an announcement from Auburn Athletics Director John Cohen. Graba had led the Tigers' gymnastics team since 2010.

Why it matters

Graba's departure marks the end of an era for Auburn gymnastics, as he had been the program's head coach for the past 16 seasons. His exit comes as the university looks to take the gymnastics team in a new direction after over a decade and a half under Graba's leadership.

The details

In the announcement, Cohen thanked Graba for his leadership over the past 16 seasons and wished him well moving forward. No specific reasons were given for the parting of ways between Graba and the university.

  • Jeff Graba has been the head coach of the Auburn gymnastics program since 2010.
  • The announcement of Graba's departure came on April 6, 2026.

The players

Jeff Graba

The former head coach of the Auburn gymnastics program, who led the team for 16 seasons before mutually agreeing to part ways with the university.

John Cohen

The athletics director at Auburn University, who announced the mutual parting of ways between the university and gymnastics head coach Jeff Graba.

Auburn University

The university that has housed the Auburn gymnastics program, which is now in the market for a new head coach after 16 seasons under Jeff Graba.

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What they’re saying

“We thank Coach Graba for his leadership over the past 16 seasons and wish him the best moving forward.”

— John Cohen, Auburn Athletics Director

What’s next

Auburn University will now begin the process of searching for a new head coach to lead the gymnastics program.

The takeaway

The departure of long-time head coach Jeff Graba marks a significant transition for the Auburn gymnastics program, as the university looks to chart a new course for the team after over a decade and a half under Graba's leadership.