WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary Director of Gymnastics Mike Powell has announced a trio of newcomers to the men's program for the 2021-22 academic year. The talented incoming freshman class features Will Harrington, Jonathan Irwin and Zachary Patrick.
 
"We are excited to announce these three additions to the Tribe," Powell said. "All three are excellent students and each bring their own strengths to the team. All are seasoned veterans of the junior program in the USA, each coming from respected gyms in Florida, Kentucky and Virginia. We are expecting them to come in to train and compete at the highest level for the Tribe. They will be vying for competitive spots right away, and they will add immediate depth to our team and push the team to be better than ever. Welcome to the Tribe - Will, Jonathan and Zachary!"
 
The following is a brief look at the Tribe's 2021-22 recruiting class:
 
 
Will Harrington
Orlando, Fla. (William R. Boone High School)
Gymnastics USA
 
Prep: Competed for Gymnastics USA … Finished among the top 10 in Level 10 at J.O. Nationals … One of the top Level 10 gymnasts in Florida, he was invited to the Region 8 Elite Team Camps multiple times … Competed as a Level 9 Junior Elite Gymnast at J.O. Nationals … Placed fourth on vault in Level 8 at J.O. Nationals … Four-time Academic All-America selection … Personal: Son of Kevin and Kristin Harrington … Volunteered at local hospice … Enjoys playing the piano, taking walks and going to the beach in his spare time. 
 
 
Jonathan Irwin
Lexington, Ky. (Henry Clay High School)
Legacy Gymnastics
 
Prep: Served as a team captain in 2020-21 … Selected as the Legacy Gymnastics Athlete of the Year in 2019 … Qualified for state and regional competitions during every year in which he was eligible (2014-19) … Earned All-A's Award in 2020 … Garnered Excellence in Pre-calculus and Excellence in World History in 2019 … Personal: Son of Craig and Suzanne Irwin … Enjoys hiking, camping and fly fishing.
 
 
Zachary Patrick
Virginia Beach, Va. (Kingdom Education for Young Scholars)
Gymstrada Gymnastics
 
Prep: Competed for Gymstrada … Two-time Level 10 Virginia State Champion (2018-19) … Four-time Junior Elite National Qualifier (2016-19) … Region 7 Elite Team Cup Member in 2020 … Gymstrada team captain (2018-21) … Also served as junior captain in 2016-17 … Team MVP in 2018-19 … Garnered Most Consistent: Level 10 honors three times … Gymstrada's Level 10 all-time scoring leader in all-around (78.1) … Three-time Academic All-America selection … Personal: Son of Daniel and Charlotte Patrick … Enjoys scuba diving and is a PADI Open Water certified scuba diver … Also enjoys snowboarding, longboarding, 3D design and printing, and is an avid reader.