Geoff Corrigan Obituary: The Olympian trainer is survived by his children, ex-wife, mother, brother, sister, and loved ones.
Born on November 25, 1982, Geoff lived a rich and competitive life but passed away on December 6, 2023.
Corrigan, who graduated from the university in 2005, earned four letters in gymnastics from 2002 to 2005.
He achieved All-American status on the parallel bars in 2005 and became team captain during the 2004-05 season.
Following his tenure at Michigan, Corrigan underwent training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center under the guidance of former world champion Vitaly Marinich.
During this period, he secured seventh place in the all-around competition at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, securing a spot on the U.S. senior national team.
Furthermore, he served as the athlete ambassador at the Olympic Training Center in 2008.
Geoff Corrigan Obituary And Death Cause
The Olympian trainer, Geoff Corrigan, passed away on December 6, 2023.
Unfortunately, the specific details surrounding the cause of his death have not been disclosed.
Geoffrey is survived by his beloved children, William Corrigan (10) and Evelyn Corrigan (7).
He also leaves behind his mother, Kim Matheny, brother Brandon Matheny, and sister Brooke Matheny of Colorado Springs.
Additionally, his ex-wife, Rachel Corrigan, remained a supportive presence in his life despite their divergent paths.
A Celebration of Life for Geoffrey Corrigan is scheduled for January 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM at U of M – Sports Coliseum, where Geoff dedicated many hours to practicing and coaching the sport he loved.
This gathering provides a platform for those whose lives were touched by Geoffrey to come together, share memories, extend sympathy, and honor a truly well-lived life.
Syque Caesar, whom Corrigan coached in the 2012 Olympic Games, expressed his deep sorrow, stating,
“Incredibly saddened about the tragic loss of my coach, mentor, and friend, Geoff Corrigan.”
Educational & Professional Journey Of Geoff Corrigan
Corrigan graduated from William J. Palmer High School and earned a philosophy degree from the University of Michigan.
During his remarkable 11-season tenure as an Assistant Coach for the University of Michigan’s Men’s Gymnastics Team, Corrigan played a crucial role in their success.
His contributions were instrumental in helping the Wolverines secure consecutive NCAA and Big Ten Championships, earning him the prestigious 2013-14 CGA Regional Assistant Coach of the Year accolades.
In his first year with the Wolverines, Corrigan helped Michigan clinch its fourth NCAA team title, the second under Kurt Golder and the first since 1999.
In addition to his coaching career, Corrigan has held various positions in different organizations:
- Director of NCAA Sales at SPIETH American (July 2019- March 2020)
- Account Manager at UTEC (February 2021- August 2021)
- Business Development Manager at DELSCAN (August 2021- September 2022)
- Regional Account Manager at Fathom Digital Manufacturing (September 2022- January 2023)
- Account Manager at Proto3000- (February 2023- December 2023)
