Iowa State Gymnast Peyton Nock Enters Transfer Portal After Program Discontinuation

Nock announces move after university administration decides to shut down women's gymnastics team.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Peyton Nock, a sophomore gymnast at Iowa State University, has announced her decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal following the university's discontinuation of the women's gymnastics program. Nock, a native of Rosemount, Minnesota, had joined the Iowa State Cyclones team in 2025 after graduating from Rosemount High School.

Why it matters

The closure of Iowa State's gymnastics program is a significant blow to the sport, as it deprives student-athletes of the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level. Nock's decision to transfer highlights the impact this decision will have on the lives and careers of the affected gymnasts.

The details

In her announcement on Instagram, Nock expressed gratitude for her time at Iowa State and the relationships she built with her teammates, whom she described as family. The university's decision to discontinue the gymnastics program was based on 'consistently poor performance' and 'safety concerns', according to a statement from the Iowa State Athletics director Jamie Pollard. Former coach Ryan Snider criticized the administration and the current coach Miles Greig, accusing them of failing to address issues within the program.

  • Peyton Nock joined the Iowa State Cyclones team in 2025 after graduating from Rosemount High School.
  • On March 6, 2026, Nock announced her decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

The players

Peyton Nock

A sophomore gymnast at Iowa State University who has announced her entry into the NCAA transfer portal following the discontinuation of the university's women's gymnastics program.

Jamie Pollard

The Athletics director at Iowa State University, who announced the decision to discontinue the women's gymnastics program due to 'consistently poor performance' and 'safety concerns'.

Ryan Snider

The former coach of the Iowa State gymnastics team, who criticized the university's administration and the current coach Miles Greig for their handling of the program.

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What they’re saying

“I have decided to enter the transfer portal. I am so thankful for everything Iowa State and Cyclone Nation have done for me. I will always be grateful for the relationships I built here. My teammates were like family to me, and the memories and support we shared will stay with me forever. Love you all. I'm excited for what's ahead and thankful for any opportunities to come.”

— Peyton Nock (Instagram)

“Sad day for this sport. Shame on that entire ISU athletic department. All you had to do was take accountability for hiring the wrong person. How many athletes, coaches, & parents went to administration & told you about Ashley? You have issues in every sport, it's college athletics. You're dealing with young humans in the most influential part of their lives.”

— Ryan Snider, Former Coach (Instagram)

What’s next

The gymnasts enrolled in the Iowa State program will have the option to complete their higher studies at the university, despite the discontinuation of the gymnastics team.

The takeaway

The closure of Iowa State's gymnastics program is a significant setback for the sport, as it deprives student-athletes of the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level. Nock's decision to transfer highlights the impact this decision will have on the lives and careers of the affected gymnasts, and the criticism from the former coach suggests deeper issues within the program that the administration failed to address.