EGA Staff Information

On this page you can find detailed information about EGA staff members. We are committed to provide our members with the best and safest training possible. All of our employees are required to go through continuous extensive safety training, are USAG safety certified and First Aid Trained, and we also require a national background check. If you are interested in working at Elite Gymnastics Academy, please visit our Employment Opportunity page.

Alexandr Balakirev

EGA Head Coach - Men's Gymnastics Program

Elite level Artistic Gymnastics coach with more than 35 years of International, Regional and State level experience. Ten years of head coaching responsibilities in the United States, with competitive and recreational programs including program curriculum and club management.

 

Valentina Balakireva

Gymnastics Burnsville Elite level Artistic gymnastics coach and choreographer, and has renowned her success as a coach at local, state, national and international competitive gymnastics levels. With over 35 years of experience in Russian style coaching and training with beginning skill levels through elite. Has a strong emphasis on technique and safety.

Mariya Balakireva

Pre-School Gymnastics, Tots GymnasticsAs a former competitive gymnast,she has transitioned her experience into a successful Coaching career in youth gymnastics. Her focus on coaching has been with pre-school through high school levels of gymnastics.

Coaching technique is structured in the Russian style with a strong emphasis on solid techniques and safety.

Vadim Balakirev

Former Competing Diver.
One of the founders and owners of EGA.
USAG Professional Member.
USAG Safety Certified.
USAG HOT (Hands on Training) Certification.
American Red Cross First Aid Certified.

Quinn Schwiesow

Former USAG competing gymnast. USAG Safety Certification. USAG Professional Member.

Two-time Minnesota state pommel horse champion. Coaching experience in Twin Cities clubs since 2003. Venture Scout through B.S.A.