Meet our Staff
Overview
A World-class Staff of Professionals
Our world-class staff of professionals provides outstanding instruction. The staff has improved the fitness level and lifestyles of thousands of children!
The pictures below are just a few of our great coaches from our 3 locations. All Olympiad instructors and coaches are carefully recruited and undergo a screening process based on knowledge and experience in the sport of gymnastics as well as professionalism and personal integrity.
GORDON & JUDY SHAW
Founders & Owners of Richmond Olympiad
Judy and Gordon have B.S. & M.S. degrees in Health & Physical education and have been teaching for 55 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!
Facility: All Locations
Seasonal Coaches at all locations. National coaches preterm up to level 10.
Facility: Chesterfield Airport
Graduate of the Moscow Sports Academy. Coach at St. Kashira, Moscow Region’s Olympic Level Women’s Team for over twenty years. 39 years coaching experience in Russia and the USA. International coaching. Has coached developmental team up to Level 10.
Facility: Southside/Trade Road
Years Coaching Gymnastics:Over 30 years coaching competitive gymnastics
What levels Coaching in past: Up to Level 10/Elite
Were you a gymnast? If so what level: Level 10
How many years with Richmond Olympiad: 9
Education & Where: Graduated UNC Bachelor Molecular Biology
Facility: Trade Road
Facility: Chesterfield Airport Facility
Years Coaching Gymnastics: Coached over 4 years
What levels Coaching in past:
Were you a gymnast? Did gymnastics throughout childhood and high school years recreationally
How many years with Richmond Olympiad: Just joined the team this season
Education: Currently at UVA and will do club gymnastics
Facility:
Years Coaching Gymnastics: 4 Years
Were you a gymnast? 12 years trained as a gymnast
How many years with Richmond Olympiad: 1.5 Years
Facility:
Years Coaching Gymnastics: 19 years with Richmond Olympiad
What levels Coaching in past: Prep 1, Level 1, Pep 2, Level 2
Were you a gymnast? Level 8 gymnasts- 5 years competitive (Richmond Olympiad Gymnast)
How many years with Richmond Olympiad: 19 Years
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English- Hampton University Class of 2001