Kimble Named Missouri State Acrobatics & Tumbling Head Coach
September 14, 2026 | Acrobatics & Tumbling
SPRINGFIELD - Missouri State University Director of Athletics Patrick Ransdell announced the promotion of Tori Kimble to head coach of the Bears' Acrobatics and Tumbling program.
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Kimble served as a graduate assistant coach with Missouri State during the 2025-26 season and will take over the program ahead of its third season of varsity competition.
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During her season on staff, Missouri State finished 3-5 and earned victories over Presbyterian, No. 15 La Salle and Texas Lutheran. The Bears also recorded several program-best performances throughout the season, culminating with a school-record team score of 254.155 against Morgan State on Senior Day.
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Kimble came to Missouri State following a collegiate career at Hawaii Pacific University, where she competed for the Sharks' NCAA Division II acrobatics and tumbling program. She was named HPU Specialist of the Year in 2024 and HPU Veteran of the Year in 2025.
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A native of Eugene, Ore., Kimble earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Hawaii Pacific in 2025. She is currently pursuing a Master of Professional Studies in Sports Management at Missouri State.
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Kimble served as a graduate assistant coach with Missouri State during the 2025-26 season and will take over the program ahead of its third season of varsity competition.
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During her season on staff, Missouri State finished 3-5 and earned victories over Presbyterian, No. 15 La Salle and Texas Lutheran. The Bears also recorded several program-best performances throughout the season, culminating with a school-record team score of 254.155 against Morgan State on Senior Day.
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Kimble came to Missouri State following a collegiate career at Hawaii Pacific University, where she competed for the Sharks' NCAA Division II acrobatics and tumbling program. She was named HPU Specialist of the Year in 2024 and HPU Veteran of the Year in 2025.
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A native of Eugene, Ore., Kimble earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Hawaii Pacific in 2025. She is currently pursuing a Master of Professional Studies in Sports Management at Missouri State.
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