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Richard Harris, the head gymnastics coach at the Aim High
Academy in East Greenwich, RI, enters his third year with the Brown
Gymnastics team. "Ricky's energy, enthusiasm and experience really
complement our program," said Carver-Milne. "He will focus on
improving our bar and vault line-ups." At Aim High Academy,
Harris's main responsibilities lie in developing and maintaining
Aim High's Junior Olympic Program. He has also coached gymnastics
at the Woodward Camp since 1985. In 1991, Harris founded the Harris
Agency, where he handles sports management and marketing, as well
as contract negotiations and career management for his clients.
"Working with Sara (Carver-Milne), I hope to do with this program
what I do with my business," said Harris. "That is to create ideas
that get results." Harris also served as a technical advisor coach
with the United States Ski and Snowboard Federation where they won
five of the six medals available in the men's and women's half pipe
during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Park City, UT. One of his
athletes, Hannah Teter, won the gold medal at the 2006 Winter
Olympics in Torino, Italy. Harris attended the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln and participated on the men's gymnastics team for
three years, as well as on the football team for one. He then
served as an assistant gymnastics coach at Southwest Texas State
University from 1985-1986 and West Virginia University from
1987-1998. With his collegiate athletic experience and coaching
background, Harris brings a wealth of knowledge to the Bears
program. Harris resides in Carolina, RI with his wife Kasia, son
Theodore and his dog, Boris.
