Hall of Famer Laurent Landi will join Cecile Canqueteau-Landi's coaching staff for the 2027 season.
Key points
Laurent Landi is a Hall of Famer.
He joins Cecile Canqueteau-Landi's staff.
The coaching staff is for the 2027 season.
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Hall of Famer Laurent Landi joins Cecile Canqueteau-Landi's 2027 staff
Georgia S Tyriq Green (23) defends WR Thomas Blackshear (2) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia S Tyriq Green (23) fields a punt during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia OLB Khamari Brooks (15) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Q&A
Who is Laurent Landi and what is his coaching background?
Laurent Landi is a Hall of Famer known for his significant contributions to the sport, and he will be part of the coaching staff for Cecile Canqueteau-Landi in 2027.
What role will Laurent Landi play on Cecile Canqueteau-Landi's staff?
The specific role Laurent Landi will assume on the coaching staff has not been detailed, but he will be joining Cecile Canqueteau-Landi for the 2027 season.
When will Laurent Landi officially start with the 2027 coaching staff?
Laurent Landi will officially start with the coaching staff in 2027, coinciding with the beginning of the season.
What impact could Laurent Landi's addition have on the team?
Laurent Landi's experience and expertise are expected to positively influence the team's performance and development in the 2027 season.
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Georgia ILB Anthony Kruah (13) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia QB Hezekiah Millender (19) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia RB Chauncey Bowens position (5) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia RB Chauncey Bowens (5) xxx during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia WR Jeremy Bell (11) runs the ball after a catch during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia DB Jordan Smith (28) & WR Jeremy Bell line against each other during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14) passes the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia WR Craig Dandridge Jr (81) catches the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14) runs the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia RB Dwight Phillips Jr (20) runs the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14), TE Jaden Reddell (23), & TE Elyiss (10) Williams celebrate a touchdown during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia TE Colton Heinrich (82) catches the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia TE Colton Heinrich (82) celebrates during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia WR Landon Roldon (8) catches during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia TE Kaiden Prothro (80) catches a touchdown pass during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia TE Kaiden Prothro (80) & QB Bryson Beaver (18) celebrates a touchdown pass during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia QB Hezekiah Millender (19) passes the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia ILB Terrell Foster (30) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia WR Will Taylor (47) catches the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia OLB Darren Ikinnagbon (11) rushes the O line during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia RB Jae Lamar (27) catches the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia QB Bryson Beaver (18) tosses the ball to RB Jae Lamar (27) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia QB Ryan Montgomery (15) passes the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia QB Ryan Puglisi (12) at the line of scrimmage during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia QB Ryan Puglisi (12) celebrates a touch down during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia RB Dwight Phillips Jr (20) celebrates a touchdown during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia WR Walter Blanchard (28) catches the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia S Blake Stewart (27) intercepts a pass during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia S Tyriq Green (23) defends WR Thomas Blackshear (2) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia S Tyriq Green (23) defends WR Thomas Blackshear (2) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia S Tyriq Green (23) fields a punt during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia OLB Khamari Brooks (15) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia ILB Anthony Kruah (13) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia QB Hezekiah Millender (19) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia RB Chauncey Bowens position (5) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia RB Chauncey Bowens (5) xxx during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia WR Jeremy Bell (11) runs the ball after a catch during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia DB Jordan Smith (28) & WR Jeremy Bell line against each other during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14) passes the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia WR Craig Dandridge Jr (81) catches the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14) runs the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia RB Dwight Phillips Jr (20) runs the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14), TE Jaden Reddell (23), & TE Elyiss (10) Williams celebrate a touchdown during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia TE Colton Heinrich (82) catches the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia TE Colton Heinrich (82) celebrates during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia WR Landon Roldon (8) catches during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia TE Kaiden Prothro (80) catches a touchdown pass during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia TE Kaiden Prothro (80) & QB Bryson Beaver (18) celebrates a touchdown pass during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia QB Hezekiah Millender (19) passes the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia ILB Terrell Foster (30) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia WR Will Taylor (47) catches the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia OLB Darren Ikinnagbon (11) rushes the O line during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia RB Jae Lamar (27) catches the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia QB Bryson Beaver (18) tosses the ball to RB Jae Lamar (27) during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia QB Ryan Montgomery (15) passes the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia QB Ryan Puglisi (12) at the line of scrimmage during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia QB Ryan Puglisi (12) celebrates a touch down during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia RB Dwight Phillips Jr (20) celebrates a touchdown during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia WR Walter Blanchard (28) catches the ball during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!
Georgia S Blake Stewart (27) intercepts a pass during the Bulldogsā annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Georgia gymnastics added another body to guide the program following the departure of co-head coach Ryan Roberts and assistant coaches Marissa King and Oleksii Koltakov on April 21.
Now she's added her husband, Laurent Landi, as associate head coach.
"The opportunity to work with Cecile again is something Iām truly excited about, and I look forward to helping push UGA to even greater heights," Laurent Landi said in a department press release. "Above all, Iām passionate about supporting our student-athletes, helping them believe in themselves, reach their goals, and thrive both as athletes and as young women."
The Landis have worked together for over 20 years. As a team, they've mentored 13 USA Women's Senior National Team members, which includes Olympic and World gold medalists Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Madison Kocian, as well as world team champions Alyssa Baumann and Joscelyn Roberson.
The couple has a daughter, Juliette, who competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics for the French national diving team and currently competes at Auburn as a freshman.
