Snider Adds Three to Class of 2022 on National Signing Day
11/10/2021 2:43:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics
PITTSBURGH— The University of Pittsburgh gymnastics team welcomed three new Panthers to the Class of 2022 recruiting class, head coach Samantha Snider announced Wednesday.
"We are eager to get this signing class on campus next year," Snider said. "This is one of the most decorated signing classes in Pitt Gymnastics history. Each athlete brings a unique aspect and skills that will help us achieve our goals and take us to new historic levels of success."
Snider added Carla Ferzoco, Lucia Jakab, and Natalia Pawlak, who will each begin their careers at the start of the 2022-23 academic year.
Carla Ferzoco | Millis, Mass. | Millis HS
ABOUT FERZOCO
2021 Junior Olympic National Qualifier… 2nd in All-Around and 3rd on Beam at 2021 Level 10 Regionals … 2021 Level 10 Massachusetts State Qualifier
FERZOCO ON PITT
"I chose Pitt because of the amazing academics and welcoming environment from the team. I'm so excited to join the Pitt Gymnastics family and do what I love for the next four years!"
SNIDER ON FERZOCO
"Carla will be an exciting addition to our program next year. She is an extremely powerful gymnast who we anticipate will stand out on floor and vault in particular. We are thrilled to have her come in, train in the all-around, and make an immediate impact in our line-ups."
Lucia Jakab | Lake Country, British Columbia | George Elliot Secondary School
ABOUT JAKAB
Canadian Senior National Team… Elite Canada Silver medalist on Vault… Canadian Championships Qualifier
JAKAB ON PITT
"I chose Pitt because of how amazing their team atmosphere is. Whether it's during training or not, the whole Panther family is there to support you both athletically and academically. I also appreciate how much they value your education and genuinely care for your future!"
SNIDER ON JAKAB
"We are excited to have Lucia as part of this signing class. She brings with her a wealth of international competition experience and talent that will help Pitt Gymnastics achieve that next level of success. We are eager to have her come in and get started in the all-around and we look forward to the impression she will make in our program."
Natalia Pawlak | Melissa, Texas | Texas Connections Academy at Houston
ABOUT NATALIA
2017-2020 Junior Polish National Team… Reigning DP Level 10 Senior B Bars National Champion
PAWLAK ON PITT
"I chose Pitt because I loved the coaches and the girls on the team were so welcoming. The urban campus is beautiful, the academic program is amazing, and I felt like this was exactly where I wanted to spend my four years of college."
SNIDER ON PAWLAK
"We are thrilled to add Natalia to one of the most talented signing classes in Pitt Gymnastics history. She is a phenomenal bar worker who will help take our program to the next level, not just in that event, but in the all-around as well. We anticipate her coming in and making an immediate impact on all four events and we cannot wait for the success that she will bring."
"We are eager to get this signing class on campus next year," Snider said. "This is one of the most decorated signing classes in Pitt Gymnastics history. Each athlete brings a unique aspect and skills that will help us achieve our goals and take us to new historic levels of success."
Snider added Carla Ferzoco, Lucia Jakab, and Natalia Pawlak, who will each begin their careers at the start of the 2022-23 academic year.
Carla Ferzoco | Millis, Mass. | Millis HS
ABOUT FERZOCO
2021 Junior Olympic National Qualifier… 2nd in All-Around and 3rd on Beam at 2021 Level 10 Regionals … 2021 Level 10 Massachusetts State Qualifier
FERZOCO ON PITT
"I chose Pitt because of the amazing academics and welcoming environment from the team. I'm so excited to join the Pitt Gymnastics family and do what I love for the next four years!"
SNIDER ON FERZOCO
"Carla will be an exciting addition to our program next year. She is an extremely powerful gymnast who we anticipate will stand out on floor and vault in particular. We are thrilled to have her come in, train in the all-around, and make an immediate impact in our line-ups."
Lucia Jakab | Lake Country, British Columbia | George Elliot Secondary School
ABOUT JAKAB
Canadian Senior National Team… Elite Canada Silver medalist on Vault… Canadian Championships Qualifier
JAKAB ON PITT
"I chose Pitt because of how amazing their team atmosphere is. Whether it's during training or not, the whole Panther family is there to support you both athletically and academically. I also appreciate how much they value your education and genuinely care for your future!"
SNIDER ON JAKAB
"We are excited to have Lucia as part of this signing class. She brings with her a wealth of international competition experience and talent that will help Pitt Gymnastics achieve that next level of success. We are eager to have her come in and get started in the all-around and we look forward to the impression she will make in our program."
Natalia Pawlak | Melissa, Texas | Texas Connections Academy at Houston
ABOUT NATALIA
2017-2020 Junior Polish National Team… Reigning DP Level 10 Senior B Bars National Champion
PAWLAK ON PITT
"I chose Pitt because I loved the coaches and the girls on the team were so welcoming. The urban campus is beautiful, the academic program is amazing, and I felt like this was exactly where I wanted to spend my four years of college."
SNIDER ON PAWLAK
"We are thrilled to add Natalia to one of the most talented signing classes in Pitt Gymnastics history. She is a phenomenal bar worker who will help take our program to the next level, not just in that event, but in the all-around as well. We anticipate her coming in and making an immediate impact on all four events and we cannot wait for the success that she will bring."
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