Our Coaches
Sofia Minevich
Program Director and head coach,
She is a former rhythmic and artistic gymnast and a figure skater. She was competing in artistic and
rhythmic gymnastics for her college in Russia and was teaching rhythmic gymnastics, ballet, dance, and sports aerobics to children and adults. She also worked as a preschool teacher for many years. Sofia has professional dance and ballet training. Many of her students were members of Children National Team - Future Stars, and members of Youth Elite Squad. Her students are winners of State and Regional Championships, and were members of Region 1 team representing Region 1 at National Championships. Sofia was awarded a title of Region 1 Coach of the Year multiple times
Marina Kozlova
Manager and Competitive team head coach
Marina is International Master of Sports, former Russian National Team member.
Marina Represented Russia internationally for many years.
She is a gold medalist of the 30th World Summer University Games. Italy (Napoli) 2019, European games. Belarus (Minsk) 2019, and bronze medalist of World Cup. Bulgaria (Sofia) 2019
Marina has BS in physical education – Rhythmic Gymnastics from world famous Saint-Petersburg Lesgaft’s National University and is currently working on her Masters Degree.
Marina’s gymnasts are State, Region, and National Champions in Individual and Group competitions.
Marina was awarded a title of Region 1 Coach of the Year multiple times.
Dasha Baltovick
Competitive Team Coach
Dasha is former USA National Team member.
Dasha Represented USA internationally for many years.
Dasha started rhythmic gymnastics training at San Diego Rhythms at the age of 6. Sofia Minevich was her first coach.
Dasha continued her formal training in rhythmic gymnastics in Derugina’s school in Kiev, Ukraine before returning to the USA and becoming a USA National Team member.
Dasha’s gymnasts are State, Region, and National Champions.