Amirah Boyd was named as the second Caldwell University acrobatics & tumbling head coach on May 30, 2023 and is entering her second year as head coach of the Cougars. The Presbyterian (S.C.) College graduate was a four-year standout for the Blue Hose and member of the NCATA Academic Honor Roll, competing in Compulsory Acro, Pyramid, and Toss, Acro 6 Element, Open and Synchronized Pyramid, Open and Synchronized Toss, and Team events at PC.
In her first year, Boyd led the program to its first three victories, including triumphs in its two home meets. She was recognized by such publications as
ESPN/Andscape,
First and Pen,
Because of them We Can,
Shine My Crown,
HBCU Connect and others for her coaching prowess and status as one of the youngest head coaches at any level in collegiate sports.Â
Boyd's success in the growing world of acrobatics & tumbling was a natural extension of her accomplishments in gymnastics, in which she reached Level 10, the highest level in the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympics program. The Atlanta area native took to Acro immediately at Presbyterian, which combined with her interest in teaching and passion for the sport made coaching on the collegiate level particularly attractive to her.
Boyd is at the helm of a Caldwell program that will enter its third year of competition in 2025 as one of more than 50 schools sponsoring acrobatics & tumbling, a number which continues to increase nationally. She sees that arc as a sign that the ceiling for success is unlimited.
Boyd was a Dean's List student at Presbyterian, earning her degree in Psychology in May 2023. In addition to coaching acrobatics & tumbling, she also serves as an administrator in athletic communications and other areas within the department.
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