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Staff
Our world-class staff of professionals provides outstanding
instruction. The staff has improved the fitness level and
lifestyles of thousands of children! The picture below is just of a
few of our great coaches from our Southside location.
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Judy & Gordon Shaw - Founders and Owners of Richmond Olympiad
Gymnastics. Judy and Gordon have B.S. & M.S. degrees
in Health & Physical education and have been teaching for 44
years. They taught for both the Richmond and Chesterfield public
school systems. In 1970, the first Olympiad was opened and has
since been an intregal part in the physical and educational
development of tens of thousands of Richmond area children. The
Shaw's are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the
gymnastics industry in the United States. Their commitment to
children and athletic excellence is an inspiration! |
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Boris & Larissa Choutkin
Competitive directors & Coaches Level
9 & 10
Facility: Trade
Graduates of the Moscow Sports Academy, Larissa is an International
Judge. Boris coached the Moscow Region's Olympic Level Women's Team
for over seventeen years. Thirty five years of coaching experience
in Russia and the USA. International coaching. |
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Ernest Cheatham
Team Director
Facility: Hanover
B.A. in political Science form Emory and Henry College. 7-time
state champion, 4-time AAU Junior Olympic Champion, U.S. National
Champion. Eight years with Richmond Olympiad. |
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Galina Tereshina
Coach for Levels 5, 7 &
8
Facility: Trade
Graduate of the Moscow Sports Academy. Coach at St. Kashira, Moscow
Region's Olympic Level Women's Team for over twenty years. Thirty
two years coaching experience in Russia and the USA. International
coaching. |
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John Sharp
Level 6 Coach
Facility: Trade
Attended Odessa College. Thirty three years gymnastics coaching
experience. Over 16 years with the Olympiad. |
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Michelle Kennedy
Team Director
Facility:
Innsbrook
Former Level 10 competitor at Richmond Olympiad. Three-time State
Champion. Former Regional and National medalist. Attended J.
Sergeant Reynolds School of Nursing. Eleven years coaching experience
with Richmond Olympiad. |
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Denise Pisaniello
Director of Champions
Program
Preschool Director
Level 4 Coach
Facility: Trade
B.A. Rutgers University/Douglas College. Thirty five years
experience in coaching and choreography. Eighteen years coaching experience
with Richmond Olympiad. |
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Ivy Perkins
Director Innsbrook Facility/Coach for
Level 7 & 8
Facility:
Hanover
B.S. in
Kinesiology and a gymnastics scholarship recipient from JMU.
Fourteen years of coaching experience and is a former gymnast of
Richmond Olympiad. |
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Catherine Sullivan
Coach for Level 5 & 6 Coach
Facility:
Trade
Competitive gymnast for
ten years. With Olympiad for 14 years. Directed Chesterfield
facility for three years along with running the team program.
Experience with all levels of women's gymnastics including
developmental, compulsory, and optional
gymnastics. |
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Carol Wolf
Team Coordinator
Facility: Trade
Six Years with Olympiad. |
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Rebekah Moore
Coach for Level 5
Facility:
Chesterfield
Former
competitive gymnast. Seven years with Olympiad. |
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Christy Renner
Recreational Programs Director &
Manager
Facility: Trade
Graduated from J. Sargeant Reynolds with Associates in Legal
Assisting. 20 years with the Olympiad. |
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Kristen Dougherty
Coach for Level 4 & 5
Facility: Hanover
Former competitive gymnast at Hanover Olympiad. 9 years teaching
recreational classes, champions and team at Hanover Olympiad.
Attends Virginia Commonwealth University majoring in
education. |
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Khary Davis
Coach for Level 4,5 & 6
Facility: Hanover
Competitive Boys Gymnast for four years. 3-time Va. state champion. 2-time AAU junior Olympic Medalist. Four years with Richmond Olympiad. |
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