Leslie Pladson

Leslie Pladson enters her first season as the Pioneers’ graduate assistant coach.  A four-year letterwinner with TWU, Pladson graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s in Health Studies.  She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

Pladson competed on two events (beam and floor) during her four years and earned USAG All-America honors on beam in 2010.  She earned NACGC/W Scholastic All-America honors all four years and received the 2009-10 Jo Kuhn Award for outstanding leadership.

Pladson has coached recreational gymnastics and club gymnastics since she was 16 and attended numerous coaching clinics.  She also received her 5/6 rating for judging and is working towards a level 9 rating.