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Snider Announces 2018 Recruiting Class
11/9/2017 9:50:00 AM | Women's Gymnastics
Panthers Ink Four Incoming Gymnasts
PITTSBURGH – Pitt head gymnastics coach Samantha Snider announced Thursday that four student-athletes will join the University of Pittsburgh gymnastics program as a part of the squad's 2018 recruiting class. The Panthers will welcome Katie Chamberlain, Caitlyn Kline, Olivia Miller and Kiley Robatin.
"This recruiting class will bring a major boost to our program," said Snider. "They bring with them power, finesse and poise that will have a huge impact on our programs future. They will look to have an immediate impact on each event and add depth to our program."
Katie Chamberlain / All-Around / Simi Valley, Calif. / Granada Hills Charter High School
CLUB
Competed for Paramount Elite Gymnastics under Sarah Korngold and Liang Zhao … Qualified for Women's Junior Olympic Nationals in 2017 (senior C) and 2015 (junior C) … Finished first on floor in the 2016 Southern California State Championships (levels 8-10) … Earned a first-place finish on bars and beam during the 2008 Southern California Level 4 State Championships with Gymnastics World club.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Todd and Darci Chamberlain … Has two siblings, Collin and Chelsea.
CHAMBERLAIN ON PITT
"I chose Pitt to become part of a wonderful gymnastics program and to be trained by a top-notch coaching staff. I will also have one of the best opportunities to expand my academic knowledge. Pitt already feels like a second home to me, and I am excited to finally become a part of the Panther family."
SNIDER ON CHAMBERLAIN
"We are thrilled to welcome Katie to our program. She is a talented gymnast who we will look to contribute immediately in the all-around."
Caitlyn Kline / All-Around / Mountain Top, Pa. / MMI Preparatory School
CLUB
Competed for Northeast Gymnastics Academy … Reached Level 10 State and Regional Championships as a junior… Qualified for the Level 9 State, Regional and Eastern Championships as a freshman and sophomore.
PERSONAL
Daughter of John and June Kline … Has four siblings, Erica, Dominique, Jessica and Victoria who currently attends Pitt … Father, John, wrestled at Boston College … Mother, June, was a crew member at Boston University.
KLINE ON PITT
"I chose Pitt not only because of its amazing tight knit community and abundance of school pride, but because the coaches and staff see you as more than just an athlete. They take care of your academic needs as well and prepare you for life after graduation."
SNIDER ON KLINE
"We are eager to have Caitlyn join our program. She does beautiful gymnastics and will look to contribute on bars immediately."
Olivia Miller / All-Around / Monroeville, Pa. / Gateway High School
CLUB
Competed for Gymkhana Gymnastics under Ryan Schulz … Finished first on bars at the 2017 Pennsylvania Senior B State Championships … 2016 Junior Olympic Nationals Champion (senior A) … Finished the 2016 Junior Olympic Nationals (senior A) with a third place finish on vault … Placed third on bars during the Region 7 Regional meet in 2016 (senior A) … Earned a second-place finish on bars in 2015 Pennsylvania State Championships (junior B).
PERSONAL
Daughter of Greg and Kimberly Miller … Has a brother Joel and two sisters, Lauren and Joanna.
MILLER ON PITT
"I chose to come to Pitt because I loved the atmosphere of the campus, and the coaching staff is excellent."
SNIDER ON MILLER
"We are excited to add Olivia to our program. She is a powerful gymnast who will make an immediate impact on all four events."
Kiley Robatin / All-Around / Sunbury, Pa. / Shikellamy High School
CLUB
Competed for Artistic Sports Academy Plus under Barry Mattern and Talia Cover … 2014 and 2015 Level 9 Region 7 Qualifier… 2016 and 2017 Level 10 Region 7 Qualifier … Won first place on beam and third place in the all-around during the 2017 Buckeye Classic … Named the 2016 Chows Challenge (junior A) vault champion while finishing third in the all-around … Participated in three events during the 2015 Level 9 Pennsylvania State Championships (senior A), with a first place finish on vault, second on beam and third in the all-around.
PERSONAL:
Daughter of David and Kristin Robatin… Has an older brother, Cole.
ROBATIN ON PITT
"As soon as I stepped onto campus, I fell in love with Pitt. After meeting the team and coaching staff, I knew immediately it was the perfect fit for me. The atmosphere in the gym and on campus is so positive and their focus on balancing athletics with academics is amazing."
SNIDER ON ROBATIN
"Kiley is a powerful gymnast who will contribute on multiple events and we look forward to what she will bring to this program."
Tickets for the 2018 University of Pittsburgh gymnastics campaign are now on sale, including a new season ticket package ($20) for fans which includes a ticket to all four home meets along with additional benefits.
Tickets can be purchased by calling the Pitt Ticket Office at (800) 643-PITT (7488) or by logging on to PittsburghPanthers.com.
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"This recruiting class will bring a major boost to our program," said Snider. "They bring with them power, finesse and poise that will have a huge impact on our programs future. They will look to have an immediate impact on each event and add depth to our program."
Katie Chamberlain / All-Around / Simi Valley, Calif. / Granada Hills Charter High School
CLUB
Competed for Paramount Elite Gymnastics under Sarah Korngold and Liang Zhao … Qualified for Women's Junior Olympic Nationals in 2017 (senior C) and 2015 (junior C) … Finished first on floor in the 2016 Southern California State Championships (levels 8-10) … Earned a first-place finish on bars and beam during the 2008 Southern California Level 4 State Championships with Gymnastics World club.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Todd and Darci Chamberlain … Has two siblings, Collin and Chelsea.
CHAMBERLAIN ON PITT
"I chose Pitt to become part of a wonderful gymnastics program and to be trained by a top-notch coaching staff. I will also have one of the best opportunities to expand my academic knowledge. Pitt already feels like a second home to me, and I am excited to finally become a part of the Panther family."
SNIDER ON CHAMBERLAIN
"We are thrilled to welcome Katie to our program. She is a talented gymnast who we will look to contribute immediately in the all-around."
Caitlyn Kline / All-Around / Mountain Top, Pa. / MMI Preparatory School
CLUB
Competed for Northeast Gymnastics Academy … Reached Level 10 State and Regional Championships as a junior… Qualified for the Level 9 State, Regional and Eastern Championships as a freshman and sophomore.
PERSONAL
Daughter of John and June Kline … Has four siblings, Erica, Dominique, Jessica and Victoria who currently attends Pitt … Father, John, wrestled at Boston College … Mother, June, was a crew member at Boston University.
KLINE ON PITT
"I chose Pitt not only because of its amazing tight knit community and abundance of school pride, but because the coaches and staff see you as more than just an athlete. They take care of your academic needs as well and prepare you for life after graduation."
SNIDER ON KLINE
"We are eager to have Caitlyn join our program. She does beautiful gymnastics and will look to contribute on bars immediately."
Olivia Miller / All-Around / Monroeville, Pa. / Gateway High School
CLUB
Competed for Gymkhana Gymnastics under Ryan Schulz … Finished first on bars at the 2017 Pennsylvania Senior B State Championships … 2016 Junior Olympic Nationals Champion (senior A) … Finished the 2016 Junior Olympic Nationals (senior A) with a third place finish on vault … Placed third on bars during the Region 7 Regional meet in 2016 (senior A) … Earned a second-place finish on bars in 2015 Pennsylvania State Championships (junior B).
PERSONAL
Daughter of Greg and Kimberly Miller … Has a brother Joel and two sisters, Lauren and Joanna.
MILLER ON PITT
"I chose to come to Pitt because I loved the atmosphere of the campus, and the coaching staff is excellent."
SNIDER ON MILLER
"We are excited to add Olivia to our program. She is a powerful gymnast who will make an immediate impact on all four events."
Kiley Robatin / All-Around / Sunbury, Pa. / Shikellamy High School
CLUB
Competed for Artistic Sports Academy Plus under Barry Mattern and Talia Cover … 2014 and 2015 Level 9 Region 7 Qualifier… 2016 and 2017 Level 10 Region 7 Qualifier … Won first place on beam and third place in the all-around during the 2017 Buckeye Classic … Named the 2016 Chows Challenge (junior A) vault champion while finishing third in the all-around … Participated in three events during the 2015 Level 9 Pennsylvania State Championships (senior A), with a first place finish on vault, second on beam and third in the all-around.
PERSONAL:
Daughter of David and Kristin Robatin… Has an older brother, Cole.
ROBATIN ON PITT
"As soon as I stepped onto campus, I fell in love with Pitt. After meeting the team and coaching staff, I knew immediately it was the perfect fit for me. The atmosphere in the gym and on campus is so positive and their focus on balancing athletics with academics is amazing."
SNIDER ON ROBATIN
"Kiley is a powerful gymnast who will contribute on multiple events and we look forward to what she will bring to this program."
Tickets for the 2018 University of Pittsburgh gymnastics campaign are now on sale, including a new season ticket package ($20) for fans which includes a ticket to all four home meets along with additional benefits.
Tickets can be purchased by calling the Pitt Ticket Office at (800) 643-PITT (7488) or by logging on to PittsburghPanthers.com.
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