Brooke Leonard-Fincher

Biography

Brooke Leonard-Fincher joined the Auburn gymnastics program as an assistant coach in June 2023 and will enter her third season with the team in 2025-26. Leonard-Fincher works closely with the team’s vault squad as well as assisting on bars. She also provides assistance in the program’s recruiting efforts. The team’s vault squad had a big year in 2025, finishing 10th nationally with a 49.290 NQS and seeing the program’s best finish in the event since 2022. Auburn tied a program record with a 49.5 on the road at Alabama in February, seeing five Tigers score a 9.875 or better. That included a 9.95 from freshman Katelyn Jong, securing the event individual title. The team also scored a 49.45 at the NCAA Regional Final and a 49.425 in the regular season finale vs. LSU in March. Paige Zancan had a breakout year on vault and led the Tigers with a 9.885 NQS. That included a 9.975 that tied a program record. In her first year with the team, Leonard-Fincher helped coach a pair of Tigers to All-SEC recognition in Cassie Stevens and Julianne Huff. Stevens was recognized for her efforts in the all-around and was among the nation’s best on vault with a 9.910 NQS. Julianne Huff was placed on the All-SEC and All-Freshman team for her work on vault, having a 9.870 NQS. Leonard-Fincher joins the program after a successful 16-year career in club coaching. She has spent 12 years of her coaching career in the state of Alabama, contributing to local club programs. She recently spent this past year