Having recruited Tasia in 2011 to attend Rutgers as a member of our gymnastics program I saw her outstanding qualities as a gymnast and individual. Even though I retired in 2011 I continued to watch Tasia become an outstanding member of the gymnastics team and then followed her career as a college coach. She is an outstanding technical coach but also has excellent leadership skills which has helped her to become the great coach she is today. I am excited for her and the team in the upcoming seasons.

Tasia has consistently exemplified the qualities of an outstanding leader. As her former teammate, I witnessed firsthand her commitment not only to personal excellence, but also to the growth and success of those around her. She led by example—motivating, uplifting, and challenging her teammates to reach their fullest potential, both in and out of the gym. Her calm yet relentless drive played a pivotal role in guiding Rutgers Gymnastics to two NCAA Regional appearances—first as an athlete, and later as a coach. I’m truly excited to see how the team continues to thrive and pursue excellence under her leadership.

The dedication Tasia has for gymnastics and Rutgers is unmatched. I’ve had the pleasure of competing along side Tasia and witness her passion as a Scarlet Knight on the mat and now as a phenomenal Coach for the current Rutgers Gymnastics team. She has worked tirelessly to elevate the Rutgers Gymnastics program, contributing to its growth and excellence in countless ways. The future is bright for this team and I can’t wait to see all that lies ahead!

Tasia sets high yet attainable standards, pushing each athlete to reach their fullest potential. In striving to meet her expectations, I discovered the true power of teamwork, resilience, and perseverance.

Anastasia Candia contributed to the success of my gymnastics career at Rutgers University. Her support throughout the years helped me achieve significant milestones, including being named Athlete of the Year, receiving the Medal of Honor, and competing at Nationals on beam. Congratulations to her on being named head coach! Wishing her and the team continued success in this new chapter. Go Scarlet Knights!

No one deserves this more than Tasia! She’s a great person all around and it’s been an absolute privilege to train under her the past four years. I am so excited to watch this program soar to new heights under her and see what’s in store for this new era of Rutgers gymnastics. 

Stepping up as head coach means not just guiding a team, but inspiring a culture of commitment, and Tasia has been a huge influence and inspiration for this team to rise this year.