RIVERDALE, NY — On July 14, 2025,
Hallie Fowler was named the Manhattan Jaspers' inaugural Acrobatics & Tumbling Head Coach, announced by Director of Athletics
Irma Garcia.
"We are thrilled to welcome
Hallie Fowler as the new head coach of our Acrobatic & Tumbling program." said Garcia.
"Hallie brings an incredible energy and expertise that will ignite this growing sport on our campus. Her passion for student-athlete development, both on the mat and in the classroom, aligns perfectly with our mission. We are excited to see the program thrive under her leadership and can't wait to watch her build something truly special."
Fowler comes to Manhattan as one of the most decorated athletes in Acrobatics and Tumbling history. A four-year starter for Quinnipiac, Fowler led the Bobcats to four-straight national semifinals appearances. Quinnipiac was 27-9 in her four years.
In 2025, Fowler was named an All-American by the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association. She was a two-time national event champion, winning a national title in Open Pyramid in 2024 and winning a national title in Six-Element Acro in 2025. Fowler was also part of the Dean's List at Quinnipiac and a member of the NCATA Academic Honor Roll.
While a student-athlete at Quinnipiac, Fowler was also a competitive gymnastics coach. She was the competitive team director at JAG Gymnastics in Wallingford, CT.
Fowler, a NCATA All-American, becomes the youngest coach in any sport on the Division I circuit at the age of 21, to lead the newest program in Riverdale.
"I am so incredibly excited to take on this position. The sport of Acrobatics and Tumbling is growing at such a rapid pace." Said Fowler. "I can't wait to give student-athletes the same kind of experience I had as a collegiate athlete. Acrobatics and Tumbling is an experience like no other. I can't wait to have a packed Draddy Gymnasium for our first season."
Fowler was the Level 10 National Gymnastics Association National All-Around and beam champion in 2021.
Fowler is a native of Gulf Breeze, FL, where she participated in artistic and acrobatic gymnastics with Panhandle Perfection Gymnastics. She holds a degree in Human Resources from Quinnipiac University.
Acrobatics and Tumbling is expected to be elevated to NCAA Championship Status beginning 2026-27 season and is overseen by both the NCATA and NCAA.
Acrobatics and Tumbling was invented in 2009 as a collegiate sport containing elements of traditional gymnastics, acrobatic gymnastics and competitive cheerleading.
Follow Manhattan Acrobatics & Tumbling on Instagram (@JaspersAcroTumb) and X (@JaspersAcroTumb).
