Yuan Xiao

[2] On October 19, 2000, Xiao was named a coach for the Oklahoma Sooners men's gymnastics team.

While at Oklahoma, he helped lead the team to NCAA championships in 2002, 2003 and 2005, and runner-up finishes in 2001 and 2004.

[4] On April 25, 2022, Xiao was promoted to head coach, agreeing to a five-year contract through the 2027 season.

[6][7] On June 1, 2023, Xiao was named head coach for the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team at the 2023 Summer World University Games.

[12][13] Xiao and his wife, Julia, a former Cirque du Soleil performer, have two daughters, Pearl and Sophia.