All of our coaches come to C.I.T.Y. Club with an extensive background in Gymnastics, Tumbling and/or Dance. Following the completion of the interview process and receiving a "Green-Light" on their background check,
coaches begin our extensive on-boarding process. This includes shadowing other coaches, memorization and demonstration of our class objectives, and showing a true love and passion for kids in our sport!
C.I.T.Y. Club is proud to be the only gym in Chicago where all coaches are certified through USA Gymnastics in Gymnastics Safety, SafeSport, and the Fundamentals of Gymnastics.
We are an active member of the PCA. All of our staff are required to participate in training workshops created to develop "Double-Goal Coaches" and "Better Athletes, Better People".
With regular feedback, staff are trained and challenged to grow as instructors. There is mandatory hands-on training every session to enhance knowledge and creativity, as well as ensure that every athlete is receiving our best instruction possible.
Keith Bukowski has over 25 years of gymnastics experience as an athlete, coach, judge and clinician. A former nationally ranked athlete, Keith transitioned into coaching during his late competitive years, working alongside some of the best known and accomplished coaches in the sport. Keith's education in Biology paired with his scientific approach to the sport has earned him several honors including Coach of the Year, State TOPs Director, and was elected to serve on the USA Gymnastics State Board of Directors. Currently the C.I.T.Y. Club Recreational Director, Keith's experience and knowledge have created a challenging ability based gymnastics curriculum for C.I.T.Y. Club that is certain to help your child push past their physical limits and achieve all of their gymnastics goals.
-GRADUATE 2016 from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
-EXPERIENCE -Teak has been coaching gymnastics for 9 years
-CERTIFICATION- Professional certification USA Gymnastics
-FUN FACT Teak is a professional woodworker
Champion
1982 - World Cup AA Champion
1983 - World AA Champion
2014 - Inductee International Gymnastics Hall of Fame
Innovator of the Yurchenko Vault
Innovator of the Yurchenko Loop
Over 30 years experience in coaching the sport of gymnastics at a world-class level
USA Gymnastics Certifications
-- Professional Coaching Certification
-- Safety Certified
--Junior Olympic Team Coach
His career began as a Russian gymnast with national and international experience. He has over 30 years experience in coaching the sport of gymnastics at a world-class level, including a daughter that was a member of the Belarus National Elite Team.
1980 - School of Olympic Reserve
1985 - Grodno State University, Belarus
Masters in Mathematics
USA Gymnastics Certifications
-- Professional Coaching Certification
-- Safety Certified
--Junior Olympic Team Coach
Her career began as a Russian gymnast with national and international experience. She has over 30 years experience in coaching the sport of gymnastics at a world-class level, including a daughter that was a member of the Belarus National Elite Team.
1984- Belarus State University
degree in Physical Training
Over 30 years experience in coaching the sport of gymnastics at a world-class level
USA Gymnastics Certifications
-- Professional Coaching Certification
-- Safety Certified
Diploma Ballet & Character Dance
-- Prestigious State Academy of Art and Culture in Chelyabinsk, Russia
Principal Dancer, 1975 - 1981
-- State Ural Folk Choir Dance Ensemble
Former Artistic Director
-- The Municipal Children's Dance Theater in Yekaterinburg, Russia, for 13yrs.
Currently
-- Artistic Director, Instructor for Ballet, Russian Character Dance, Pre-ballet and Creative Movement at The Ballet Academy in Lincoln Park
