D-D Breaux Retires After 43 Seasons
A Perfect 10
In August 2020, Breaux surprised the college athletics world by retiring from LSU Athletics. After 43 seasons as Head Coach, so many of us don’t know LSU without D-D Breaux at the helm of the Tigers Gymnastics team.
"I've always told myself that I would know when it would be time to make this most difficult decision," Breaux said. "This program was not built easily, but it is now in the most secure and positive position it has been since its inception. LSU Gymnastics is one of the best and most powerful programs in the country with, most importantly, the most incredible fan support."
Breaux, the longest tenured coach in Southeastern Conference history, built the program into a national powerhouse. Since her first season in 1978, Breaux has led with a fiery ambition and an unmatched dedication to LSU. She has more than 800 wins, 31 top-ten national finishes, four SEC Championships, 15 national individual titles and 44 SEC individual titles.
Breaux handed the reigns of the LSU program to Co-Head Coach Jay Clark, saying, "Jay was named co-head coach in anticipation of this moment. He is a great recruiter and his coaching philosophy is demanding and produces excellence. I have confidence in my decision because the torch is being passed on to Jay."