About the Fund
The Kurt M. Golder Men's Gymnastics Legacy Fund honors a legendary coach while securing the future of gymnastics excellence.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Our Mission: To preserve and sustain Michigan Men's Gymnastics by building a strong, alumni-driven network that ensures long-term financial support for the program. In partnership with the Michigan Athletic Department's Development Office, we are committed to securing a lasting legacy for future generations.
Our Vision
A fully endowed Men's Gymnastics program that thrives in perpetuity, providing future generations of student-athletes with elite athletic opportunities and a world-class education, while serving as a model for preserving Olympic sports in collegiate athletics.
Financial Goal
Our goal is to fully endow the annual operating budget of the Michigan Men's Gymnastics program. This support is focused across three key areas that are essential to the program's long-term success:
Operating Expenses
Essential funding for day-to-day operations, equipment, and facilities
Coaching Salaries
Support for world-class coaching staff to maintain competitive excellence
Scholarships
Opportunities for talented student-athletes to receive a Michigan education
The Legacy of Kurt M. Golder
For over two decades, Kurt M. Golder has been the driving force behind the Men's Gymnastics program, transforming it into one of the most successful collegiate gymnastics programs in the nation. Under his leadership, the team has captured multiple NCAA Championships and produced numerous Olympians and national team members.
Coach Golder's impact extends far beyond competitive success. His commitment to developing student-athletes who excel both in the gym and in the classroom has created a culture of excellence that permeates every aspect of the program. His mentorship has shaped the lives of hundreds of young men, instilling values of discipline, perseverance, and teamwork that serve them long after their gymnastics careers conclude.
The Kurt M. Golder Men's Gymnastics Legacy Fund was established to honor this remarkable legacy and ensure that future generations of gymnasts will benefit from the same opportunities and experiences that have defined the program's success.
A Coaching Legacy
- ✓Head Coach, Men's Gymnastics (1996-2021)
- ✓4 NCAA Team Championships (1999, 2010, 2013, 2014)
- ✓11 Big Ten Championships
- ✓5-time NCAA Coach of the Year
- ✓Coached 14 individual NCAA Champions
- ✓Mentored 4 Olympians and numerous World Championship team members
Join Us in Building This Legacy
Your support of the Kurt M. Golder Men's Gymnastics Legacy Fund will help ensure that the program continues to set the standard for excellence in collegiate gymnastics for generations to come.