UW-STOUT (2024-Present)
Eli Stark-Haws joined UW-Stout gymnastics team in Aug. 2024.
2026: Stout recorded the second-highest vault score in school history, posting a 48.175 against top-ranked UW-Oshkosh during the regular season. The Blue Devils qualified three gymnasts for the NCGA National Championships in Cortland, N.Y., where they delivered an outstanding performance on the national stage. Jamie Beatty captured the national championship on the floor exercise with a 9.850, the second-highest score in program history. Beatty also finished as the national runner-up in the all-around with a 38.650, the second-best all-around score in school history, and added a fourth-place finish on the uneven bars. Jessica Qualich claimed the national championship on the vault, matching the second-highest score in school history with a 9.800. Sara Lutz also earned a spot at the national championships, scoring a 9.775 on the uneven bars.
2025: The Blue Devil gymnastics team had a historic season, sending six individuals to the NCGA National Championship meet. Set several school records and saw Jaime Beatty win the National Championship in the all-around and the uneven bars. The Blue Devils set the all-time team score record with a 191.900. While also setting a new school record on the vault with a 48.475. On the uneven bars Stout scored a 48.700, nearly a full point higher than the previous school record. Emma Brittingham led the way with a stellar 9.825, setting a new school record.They also posted a 48.675 on the floor exercise, the second-highest score in program history. Jamie Beatty, a freshman from Prior Lake, Minn., was named WCGA Regular Season All-American. She won the all-around competition at the NCGA National Championships with a school-record score of 38.800. She also tied for first in the uneven bars with a 9.775, matching the second-highest score in program history. In addition, she recorded a personal best on the floor exercise with a 9.775 and posted a 9.675 on the balance beam. The WIAC Newcomer of the Year's season average score of 38.250 was best in the west, Beatty scored 38 or higher four times and holds the school first, third and sixth best all-around scores.
COACHING CAREER
St. Cloud Catherdral High School (2017-Present): Evaluate athletes' performances during practice sessions and competitions.
Monitor student-athletes' academic progress to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
Collaborate with assistant coaches in designing drills and exercises that focused on specific skills related to the sport.
St. Cloud School of Dance and Gymnastics (2010-present): Develop and implement individualized gymnastics programs for students of all skill levels. Organize practice sessions and competitions to enhance student development in the sport. Create a safe and supportive environment for athletes to practice their skills. Motivate athletes to reach their full potential while encouraging them to maintain a positive attitude.
PERSONAL
A St. Cloud, Minn. native, Stark-Haws served as a licensed practical nurse with the United State Army Reserve for eight years. He his currently working on his bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies from UW-Stout.
