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Later, Lacey
TL;DR
Lacey Rubin has stepped down as the coach of Mizzou Gymnastics' beam team after three successful years. Under her leadership, the team achieved record scores and significant rankings.
Key points
- Lacey Rubin stepped down from Mizzou Gymnastics after three years
- She led the beam team to record-breaking scores
- The team finished ranked no. 11 twice during her tenure
- Athletes praised her kindness and coaching impact
Bad Ass Beam QueensMizzou Gymnastics
A week ago, Mizzou Gymnastics announced that Lacey Rubin, leader of the Bad Ass Beam Queens — a moniker bestowed upon her ferocious Tiger beamers and a name she was pretty sure neither Shannon nor Whitney knew about — would be stepping down from her role after three years with the team.
As a huge Lacey Rubin fan, I was shocked and saddened to hear this news. She’s been great to me and our little media contingent over the years, always willing to chat and provide extra little nuggets of wisdom. My too early beam previews, for instance, became that much better with her input. As for the athletes who got to work alongside her, I was even sadder for them, as she’s played a pivotal role in the development of the beam team and for the team as a whole.
“I’ve only had her for two years out of her three years at Mizzou,” Olivia Kelly said, “But I know she cared for and was kind to each and every person that crossed her path. She was a great coach and helped so many people who love beam and find their confidence in and out of the gym.”
Under Lacey’s leadership, Mizzou beam has reached new heights. The beam team twice broke the program record, earning 49.575 scores on two occasions in 2025 — at Arkansas and in NCAA Semis — and twice finished the season ranked no. 11, which was the team’s highest ranking since 2021. They finished no. 22 in her first season.
In 2025, the Tiger beamers averaged a 49.254 score and a 49.370 NQS. Five times in 2025 they scored a 49.400 or above, and twice hit 49.500-plus, including a whopping 49.500 in the national semis with six(!) judges on hand. Perhaps most awesome, the Tigers never counted a fall that season, and only once dipped below a 49.100. In 2026, they averaged an equally consistent 49.229 score and a 49.244 NQS. Five times in 2026 they scored a 49.350 or higher, including three 49.400 scores. After counting a fall in the opening meet, they didn’t count another one.
In her short Tiger tenure, she coached seven All-SEC performers (Sienna Schreiber, Sydney Schaffer, Helen Hu, Olivia Kelly, Addi Lawrence), three WCGA All-Americans (Olivia Kelly, Hu, Lawrence), an SEC Champ (Hu), an SEC Specialist of the Year (Hu), a Regional Champion (Hu), and a National Champion (Hu). Wow.
How was she able to do it? Olivia said, “Lacey has full belief in all of her gymnasts and would outwardly express it. She makes sure that anything we talk about is only positive affirmations and how we can improve moving forward.”
Q&A
Why did Lacey Rubin leave Mizzou Gymnastics?
Lacey Rubin announced her departure from her coaching role after three years with the team, although specific reasons for her decision were not detailed.
What achievements did Mizzou Gymnastics' beam team have under Lacey Rubin?
Under Lacey Rubin's leadership, the beam team broke the program record twice, achieving scores of 49.575 and finishing ranked no. 11 in two seasons.
How did Lacey Rubin impact her athletes at Mizzou?
Lacey Rubin was known for her kindness and support, helping athletes build confidence both in gymnastics and personally, as noted by her athletes.
What was the highest ranking of Mizzou's beam team during Lacey Rubin's tenure?
The highest ranking achieved by Mizzou's beam team during Lacey Rubin's tenure was no. 11, which they reached twice.
