In the high-flying world of collegiate gymnastics, Michigan State freshman Amy Doyle has quickly become a name to watch. Hailing from Centerton, Arkansas, Doyle has played an exceptional role in propelling the Spartans to the 9th position in NCAA rankings with an average score of 197.123. Besides gymnastics, Amy Doyle plans to major in pre-law at Michigan State. With so much on her plate, what motivates this budding gymnast to get better every day?

Behind every flip and stick is a support system, and for Amy, that starts with her parents, Matthew and Jacki Doyle. Here’s the rundown on the duo who raised a gymnastics standout from small-town Arkansas to the big stage in East Lansing.

Meet Matthew Doyle: Amy’s Dad

Matthew Doyle is the proud father of Amy Doyle, the Spartans’ all-around sensation who’s already notched career highs of 9.850 on vault (at Ohio State, 1/24/25) and 9.850 on bars (most recently vs. Michigan, 1/17/25). Hailing from a quiet town of rolling hills and tight-knit vibes—Matthew watched his daughter’s journey unfold from local gym mats to the NCAA spotlight.

While the stat sheets don’t spill much ink on Matthew himself, it’s clear he’s been a steady hand in Amy’s corner. Reliable details beyond his name and hometown are scarce, but as the dad of a gymnast who’s already making a name in collegiate gymnastics, he’s undoubtedly got a front-row seat to history.

Meet Jacki Doyle: Amy’s Mom

Alright, let’s talk about Amy’s mom’s side, Jacki Doyle. You can almost see Jacki in the stands all those years, cheering her on, watching her transform from this tiny, tenacious kid into a fierce competitor who’s now a cornerstone of MSU’s championship chase.

Though there is very scant information available publicly about her personal life, Jacki remains a behind-the-scenes MVP in the Doyle family playbook.

What’s their nationality?

It’s actually kind of interesting, but when you try to dig into Matthew and Jacki Doyle’s nationalities, the trail just goes totally cold. Like, there’s absolutely no specific info out there that anyone’s sharing publicly.

And you know what’s interesting? You won’t find any solid clues in Amy’s bio, on any of her social media, or anywhere else for that matter. We know Amy’s got those American roots, being born and raised in Centerton, Arkansas. But when it comes to Matthew and Jacki, it’s still a bit of a question mark whether they’re from the same place or somewhere else entirely.

It’s kind of surprising, right? Especially these days, when athletes often share so much on social media, it’s kind of cool how the Doyles have kept this part of their lives totally under wraps. While freshman Amy Doyle takes her steps towards NCAA gymnastics glory, you can just picture Matthew and Jacki watching too, either right there in the stands or maybe even cheering her on from back home, feeling that super special kind of pride knowing they played such a big part in helping this star get where she is today – and she’s still got so much more to come!