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Valentina Balakireva

By admin - Posted on July 30th, 2008
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 Elite Level Artistic Gymnastics Coach and Choreographer. Renowned success as a coach at the local, state, national and international competitive gymnastics levels. Over 35 years of experience in Russian style coaching and training from beginning skill levels through elite. A coach with a strong emphasis on technique and safety.

EDUCATION

  • 1971 - 1975:  B.A. Degree in Physical Education, National Institute of Physical Training of Republic of Kazakhstan, USSR 
  • 1971 - 1975:  Head Choreographer, National Team Coach, Institute of Physical Education, Republic of Kazakhstan, USSR
  • 1988:  Post Graduate Training, Artistic Gymnastics, Central Sports Training, Unions Club, Moscow, USSR

 

EXPERIENCE 

 

Mariya Balakireva

By admin - Posted on July 30th, 2008
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Pre-School Gymnastics, Tots GymnasticsAs a former Competitive Gymnast, she has translated 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.

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

Michelle Frederick

By admin - Posted on February 1st, 2009
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Rec. Program Director/Prep Optional Team Director

Former USAG Competitive Gymnast. Started gymnastics at the age of 5 and competed levels 5 – 8 in USA Gymnastics. Moved to high school gymnastics where her team won Sections (Big 9).

Michelle’s daughter Lexi is currently in Elite’s Level 5 team program.

Michelle holds a J.D. from St. Thomas School of Law and a B.S. in Child Psychology from the University of MN. She is a family law attorney when she is not coaching.

Michelle is USAG Professional Member, USAG Safety, American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified..

Emily Kaas

By admin - Posted on March 7th, 2011
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Emily is a former EGA team member who has been with EGA for 3 years and competed through Level 5.

She has left competitive gymnastics to have more time for school and friends, but is excited to be a gymnastics coach.

Emily will be helping Masha coach the Super Stars pre-team for the time being. Emily is a sophomore in high school and is already taking college classes at the University of Minnesota.

In her free time Emily likes to swing dance, play the flute and hang out with friends. We are excited to have one of our very own gymnasts join the coaching staff at EGA!

Dana Holmgren

By admin - Posted on June 19th, 2011
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Dana started gymnastics at the age of 4. When she was 11 years old, she competed Levels 6-9 all in one year as she had moved to a new club who saw her potential. As a level 9 gymnast, her favorite event was bars. In 2005, she tore the tendons in both of her ankles which ended her competitive gymnastics career; however, her love for the sport continued. She started coaching beginners classes and taught for 2 years at Midwest Gymnastics. Currently.

Dana is a student at the University of Minnesota studying Civil Engineering. She is also a gymnast on the U of M club team. She is very excited about her new coaching position at EGA!

Program Information

8 week Session. Ages 5 and up.
Class/Level Class duration/Price
One class per week 60 min. per week - $146
Two classes per week (recommended) 60 min. x 2 per week - $262
Level 3 Advanced 90 min. x 2 per week - $315

To download our complete schedule in PDF format click here.

Valentina Balakireva

By admin - Posted on July 30th, 2008
Tagged:  

 Elite Level Artistic Gymnastics Coach and Choreographer. Renowned success as a coach at the local, state, national and international competitive gymnastics levels. Over 35 years of experience in Russian style coaching and training from beginning skill levels through elite. A coach with a strong emphasis on technique and safety.

EDUCATION

  • 1971 - 1975:  B.A. Degree in Physical Education, National Institute of Physical Training of Republic of Kazakhstan, USSR 
  • 1971 - 1975:  Head Choreographer, National Team Coach, Institute of Physical Education, Republic of Kazakhstan, USSR
  • 1988:  Post Graduate Training, Artistic Gymnastics, Central Sports Training, Unions Club, Moscow, USSR

 

EXPERIENCE 

 

Mariya Balakireva

By admin - Posted on July 30th, 2008
Tagged:  

Pre-School Gymnastics, Tots GymnasticsAs a former Competitive Gymnast, she has translated 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.

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

Michelle Frederick

By admin - Posted on February 1st, 2009
Tagged:  

Rec. Program Director/Prep Optional Team Director

Former USAG Competitive Gymnast. Started gymnastics at the age of 5 and competed levels 5 – 8 in USA Gymnastics. Moved to high school gymnastics where her team won Sections (Big 9).

Michelle’s daughter Lexi is currently in Elite’s Level 5 team program.

Michelle holds a J.D. from St. Thomas School of Law and a B.S. in Child Psychology from the University of MN. She is a family law attorney when she is not coaching.

Michelle is USAG Professional Member, USAG Safety, American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified..

Emily Kaas

By admin - Posted on March 7th, 2011
Tagged:  

Emily is a former EGA team member who has been with EGA for 3 years and competed through Level 5.

She has left competitive gymnastics to have more time for school and friends, but is excited to be a gymnastics coach.

Emily will be helping Masha coach the Super Stars pre-team for the time being. Emily is a sophomore in high school and is already taking college classes at the University of Minnesota.

In her free time Emily likes to swing dance, play the flute and hang out with friends. We are excited to have one of our very own gymnasts join the coaching staff at EGA!

Dana Holmgren

By admin - Posted on June 19th, 2011
Tagged:  

Dana started gymnastics at the age of 4. When she was 11 years old, she competed Levels 6-9 all in one year as she had moved to a new club who saw her potential. As a level 9 gymnast, her favorite event was bars. In 2005, she tore the tendons in both of her ankles which ended her competitive gymnastics career; however, her love for the sport continued. She started coaching beginners classes and taught for 2 years at Midwest Gymnastics. Currently.

Dana is a student at the University of Minnesota studying Civil Engineering. She is also a gymnast on the U of M club team. She is very excited about her new coaching position at EGA!

Gymnastics Free Trial Class
Elite Gymnastics Academy is offering a free trial class to anyone who is interested in one of our programs. It is absolutely free, no obligations. You can set up a time over the phone at (952) 882-9012.

The trial class schedule is based on an available spot and coaches availability.

  This offer is not applicable to existing members.