Conqu'ring Heroes 178 - Maile'ana Kanewa-Hermelyn

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Michigan, College, Sports, Ncaa, Jon Jansen, Wolverines, Football

4.8 • 734 Ratings

🗓️ 16 October 2025

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

It's a new era for Michigan Women's Gymnastics, as Maile'ana Kanewa-Hermelyn recently took over as Head Coach for the retiring Bev Plocki. On this week's episode, Kanewa-Hermelyn discusses her excitement for this new role, breaks down her work so far as Head Coach, and previews some key components to this season's roster.

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0:00.0	After 36 years, women's gymnastics have new leadership.
0:05.1	And it is Myeliana Keneva Hermelin.
0:08.0	She's the new head coach.
0:09.5	She's the new leader.
0:10.6	She joins me next on Conquering Heroes.
0:16.3	Welcome to your one-stop podcast for all things, Michigan Athletics.
0:21.2	Updates on every team on campus and interviews with players and coaches are all on the way.
0:26.4	This is Conquering Heroes.
0:28.5	Here's your host, John Jansen.
0:30.9	I'm now joined by the new women's gymnastics coach, Myeliana Keneva, Hermelin.
0:37.2	And coach, thanks for joining me.
0:39.6	What's it been like?
0:40.7	You took over this past summer for Bev Pallaki, so you've been on the job.
0:46.0	What's it been like for you?
0:48.0	Honestly, it's been incredible.
0:49.9	It's very fast-paced.
0:51.5	There's lots of different meetings and, you know, different things to do.
0:55.4	But I am enjoying it 100%.
0:58.8	I thought the transition went really smoothly.
1:02.7	And, you know, the girls were working hard.
1:04.5	They're back at it.
1:05.4	And we're just getting really excited for the season.
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