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Vince Miller,
Boys Team Head Coach Vince Miller, who has a BA degree in Child Development, is one of the founding members of WCOGA. He has been designated Northern California Boys Gymnastics Association (NCBGA) coach of the year for the last two years and numerous times since 1990. In his coaching career, he has coached numerous successful gymnasts, including national event and all-around champions. His graduates have also gone on to receive college scholarships in gymnastics, most recently at Stanford University. Miller also has an extensive judging experience. Vince is the past chairman of the NCBGA. Vince Miller who has produced over 100 state champions, 56 regional champions, and national champions. He is regarded as one of the best coaches in the country and currently serves as a Junior National Olympic Coach. He has been awarded Northern California Coach of the Year for the following years: 1990, 1993, 1995, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Many of his athletes have been awarded scholarships to some of the best collegiate teams in the country. This year, our past graduate Steve Spencer was the 2009 NCAA silver medalist on pommel horse assisting Ohio State in its’ NCAA rankings. In addition, three of our graduating seniors earned scholarships to the following schools for entrance Fall of 2009: Mark Ringle: University of Nebraska Men’s Team (fall 2009); John Monteclaro: UC Berkeley Men’s Team (fall 2009); Christian Monteclaro: UC Berkeley Men’s Team (fall 2009); Greg Ter-Zakhariants: current Stanford Men’s Team (scholarship 2004). Christopher Turner, who has trained with Vince the past ten years, placed 10th in the country at nationals this year (2009). He is one of 34 gymnasts throughout the county to advance to the Visa Championships which will take place in Houston, Texas this August. Chris is a former National Team Member who has been advertised on the home page of the Stanford Open, one of the largest men’s meets in the country, as one of the best gymnasts in the country and a coming attraction to this event. Other accomplishments include: |
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Darrell Boykins, Girls Team
Instructor Darrell comes to us with over 25 years of competitive coaching experience as well as a keen talent for working with tiny tots and recreational gymnasts. He worked at Golden Bear Gymnastics for 20 years turning it into one of the most successful programs in Northern California. He has produced numerous state, regional and national champions at all levels of the Junior Olympic program and has sent more than 25 athletes on to compete at the collegiate level and/or earn college scholarships. Currently, he has three athletes who are actively being scouted by collegiate coaches with one headed to UCLA in the fall of 2011. In addition, Darrell was honored with the award of Nor Cal Coach of the Year in both 1991 and 1999. |
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Joshua Ruby,
Recreational Program Director Joshua began his coaching career under Steve Rybacki (Chairman for the International Gymnastics Committee, Member of the Olympic Selection Committee ) and had the opportunity to work with many Elite athletes some including Jeanine Ruby, Jamie Dantzscher, Vanessa Atler, and Tabitha Yim all National Champions and 2 Olympic Competitors one being his younger sister. From there he moved to Northern California to start a Men’s Competitive Program which quickly became one of the Top Competitors in the Region. Josh has had over 40 State Champions, many Regional Champions, and National Competitors all the way from level 4-10. Josh is a certified EMT, and also a member of the NCGJA (Northern California Gymnastics Judging Association) and judges level 4-10. When he is not coaching he is running his own business, Nemesis GraphiX doing Screen Printing and Embroidery. |
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Laurie Siebel,
General Manager Laurie Siebel grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She attended the University of Minnesota where she obtained her BA degree in criminology. She has 12 years experience as a job training counselor, working as a manager for DuPage County Health and Human Services, and then 10 years with the State of Illinois where she was Co-Director of the Upward Mobility Program. Laurie has two children who both train at West Coast Olympic Gymnastics Academy. Christopher has been two time state and regional champion for level 5 and 8, and is currently a 2009 National Development Team member finishing 13th in the country. Anna is in fourth grade and is training level 6 this year. Laurie loves her job as it keeps her with her children while they train in their sport. |
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Vasiliy Dobrynin, Boys
Team and Recreational Gymnastics Instructor Vasiliy comes to us with 33 years of coaching experience. He competed for the Soviet Union. He has produced state and regional champions. He has coached primarily boy’s competitive teams, but has also coached girl’s competitive optional teams as well. He will be working with our boy’s competitive teams along with recreational classes. |
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Briana Eastus,
Recreational Gymnastics Instructor Briana went to Amador Valley High School and is now currently attending Las Positas College preparing for her career in law enforcement. She has been a competitive gymnast for 12 years and after quitting, she cant seem to get enough of the sport. She enjoys coaching preschool, levels 1-4 and her pre-team group she has started. She is very experieced in American Sign Language and has worked with kids for many years. |
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Izy Mlay,
Boys Team Coach & Recreational Gymnastics Instructor Born and raised in Fremont
Competitive gymnast through Elite level at Top Flight Gymnastics for 14 years
Junior National Team Member
National Pommel Horse Champion
10 years of coaching experience all levels through Elite
Safety Certified
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Karlai Pelizzari,
Recreational Gymnastics Instructor
Karlai has over 23 years of teaching preschool and recreational gymnastics. Previously, she taught at Diablo Gymnastics for 10 years. She is the former owner of the first gymnastics facility in Pleasanton just on Quarry Lane which would later become WCOGA through several ownership changes. She is wonderful with children and again has develops that will challenge their gross motor development along with a combination of music and hand-eye coordination games. |
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Hilary Olivier,
Girls Team Instructor Hilary works with our girls’ competitive team. She brings over 20 years of competitive team coaching experience to the program where she has developed champions at the state, regional, and national level. Several of her gymnasts have gone on to earn athletic scholarships and compete at the collegiate level. In addition to her experience in the Junior Olympic program, she coached balance beam at UC Davis for two seasons and produced the USA Gymnastics National Collegiate beam champion. Hilary holds a B.A. degree in International Relations from UC Davis as well as a Masters degree in Education. By day she is an elementary school reading teacher. USA Weekend Magazine awarded Hilary in 2001 the Most Caring Coach Award. |
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Laura Jones,
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