SAINT LEO, Fla. – Saint Leo University has hired Britteny Johnson as its new head coach of Acrobatics & Tumbling. Johnson joins Saint Leo after previously serving as the head coach at Coker University. She was appointed as the first head coach in the program's history for the Cobras in 2019.
 
"I would like to thank the search committee for this opportunity and for trusting me to lead this exceptional program," said Johnson. "I am so excited to be a Lion and be part of this distinguished Acrobatics & Tumbling team. It is an honor to take on this role and continue the team's established success. After meeting with the staff, I immediately felt at home and knew Saint Leo was a great place to be."
 
During Johnson's tenure at Coker College, 11 Cobras were named to the National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA) Academic Honor Roll. Deja Robinson was selected to the Conference Carolinas Academic All-Conference Team. Johnson has also previously served as an assistant coach at her alma mater, Glenville State.
 
In addition to her duties as an assistant coach, Johnson taught acrobatics and tumbling gymnastics classes at Glenville State and worked as a cheer revolution instructor for students ranging from elementary to high school.
 
Johnson earned a degree in exercise science at Glenville State, where she also competed on their Acrobatics & Tumbling team. During her time as a student-athlete, she was awarded the Glenville State College Most Valuable Player on the acrobatics and tumbling team. Additionally, Johnson is a two-time NCATA national event title qualifier in 5-element acro and a one-time qualifier in duo pyramid, toss heat 1, and heat 2 pyramid.
 
"I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Britteny Johnson as our new Head Coach for Acrobatics & Tumbling," said Interim Athletic Director Marcal Lazenby. "Britteny brings a wealth of experience and passion to our program. Her commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes both athletically and academically aligns perfectly with our university's values. I have full confidence that under her leadership, our team will reach new heights of achievement and continue to make a positive impact in the NCATA."