Mericle selected Avo League gymnastics Coach of Year

Fallbrook High School gymnastics coach Debbie Mericle was selected the Avocado League’s Coach of the Year for gymnastics.

“That was an honor; that was completely unexpected,” Mericle said. “I didn’t know such an award existed. I only did the best I could with what we had, trying to make everything work.”

Mericle agreed to coach the Fallbrook team in 2006 for lack of any other willing leaders. Her pre-coaching experience in gymnastics consisted of two daughters in the sport. She has gradually gained experience as a coach, relying on the experience of assistant coaches and tips from former Warri...