Several college athletics administrators have openly opined that increased costs could lead to fewer programs as athletic departments seek to balance budgets.
“The world of collegiate athletics is changing so rapidly right now; I feel like every day there’s something new that we have to pivot and adjust for,” said Young, likening the increased expense to the average American household’s expenditure increasing by $22,000 in one year. “We in college athletes don’t know what’s next – the rules are constantly changing.”
But seeing the United States being competitive — even earning Olympic medals — won’t hurt his sport’s case, either.
“Now that the Olympics have hit, Team USA did a great job, and can that galvanize men’s gymnastics?” he added. “The timing of this was perfect for men’s gymnastics, as athletic directors and universities are being hit with huge budget obstacles – but maybe this will help give just a little bit of support in that area. Without it, it’s going to be super hard to fund a team.”
For now, Young’s focus remains squarely on his second-year Big 12 program and the 2024-25 season, which will welcome Utah, Arizona and Arizona State to join BYU, Denver, Iowa State and West Virginia in the conference whose best days are ahead of it, Young believes.
“We’ve got unbelievable universities, great competition in the Big 12, and a great area of the country that is pretty awesome for gymnastics. I couldn’t be more excited,” he said. “The level of gymnastics in the Big 12 has definitely risen, and is a lot more challenging.
“A big goal of ours is to make it to the evening session at Big 12 championships, which will be held in Salt Lake City. How amazing is that going to be? I love it.”
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