TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Vice President and Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois announced on Thursday that Arizona Gymnastics Head Coach John Court has signed a two-year contract extension that will extend his tenure through the 2028 season.  

"We're proud of the progress under Coach Court's leadership and look forward to building on that momentum in the years ahead," said Reed-Francois. "Under his direction, our gymnastics student-athletes are excelling academically with a 3.8 GPA this spring, serving our community with heart, and delivering record-setting performances – including a Sweet 16 appearance for the first time since the current format began in 2019. This extension reflects our belief in the program's trajectory and the values it represents." 

Coach Court led the GymCats to the 2025 NCAA Seattle Regional Final in his seventh season as the leader of the program. In the program's first season in the Big 12, Court was named the Big 12 Coach of the Year after guiding Arizona to a second-place finish in the conference. Since being named head coach in 2018, Court has led Arizona Gymnastics to six NCAA Tournament appearances and two individual gymnasts have qualified for the NCAA Championships. 

"I'm grateful to Athletic Director Desireé Reed-Francois, President Dr. Suresh Garimella, and sport administrator Kristen Arquilla for their continued trust and support," Court said. "It's an honor to lead this program, and I'm excited to build on the momentum of last season. Our team is committed to competing at the highest level, excelling academically, and making a positive impact in the community." 

Court has been with Arizona Gymnastics since 1999 and helped lead the GymCats to 24 NCAA Tournament appearances during his time on staff. Court was honored as the South Central Regional Assistant Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2012 and has developed eight total All-Americans at Arizona.