
Makenna Giles: From Red Rocks to RoyalHer Y • Season 4, Episode 21
Feb 4, 2026 • 32m
Host Lauren McClain chats with brand-new BYU gymnastics assistant coach McKenna Giles to discuss her journey from All-American gymnast to coach of the Cougars. McKenna's gymnastics story began at just eight days old, when her coach-mother brought her to the gym—and she never left. McKenna reflects on her time at the University and scoring a perfect 10 on the vault and floor. Plus, was she the inspiration behind the American Girl gymnastics doll McKenna? Find out in this episode of the Her Y podcast.