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.
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
- 1975 - 1980: Gymnastics Coach, Level 1-5, Republic of Kazakhstan
- 1980 - 1984: Gymnastics and Dance Coach, Level 7, Republic of Kazakhstan.
- 1984 - 1998: Assistant Head Coach, Republic of Kazakhstan
- 1998 - 2000: Artistic Gymnastic Coach, USAG Levels 6-10 and Recreational Gymnastics, International Gymnastics Training Center, formally in Woodbury, Minnesota, USA.
- 2000: Gymnastics Consultant, Lake Owen Summer Camps
- 1997 - 2002: Brevet Judge, International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)
- 2000 - 2001: Girls Competitive Head Coach and Choreographer, Recreational Programs Director, American Elite Gymnastics in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA
- 2001 - 2007: Womens Program Head Coach, Vitaliy Scherbo School of Gymnastics, Nevada, USA
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Certified Judge - International and Elite-Level Gymnastics competitions.
- Instructor - Physical Rehabilitation, Republic of Kazakhstan.
- Coach - Children with special needs
- Developed special physical rehabilitation therapies for athletes and disabled children
- Physical Education Instructor - high school and middle schools, Republic of Kazakhstan.
COACHING ACHIVEMENTS
- Coach of Irina Kozhevnikova, 3 time Champion of Republic of Kazakhstan and Member of the National Team of Republic of Kazakhstan
- 1997 World Championships, Switzerland
- 1999 World Championships, China
- Member - National Team of USSR
- Prizewinner - USSR and international tournaments
- Prepared 13 students for a Master of Sports Degree as Kazakhstan Coach including Natalya Yegorova, 1996 National Champion of Kazakhstan Republic and 1997 runner-up
- Coach of Elite gymnastics in Las Vegas, Nevada, Coached and prepared including several Nevada State Champions including Kelsy Skott, Kyily Brigs, Mariza Sanhes, Lauren Ruter, Taylor Beson, Dgenna Damm.
