Anatoly Zhidkov is a native of the great gymnastics country of Ukraine.  A former top level gymnast for the Ukraine, Anatoly has been involved with coaching both women's and men's gymnastics for over 30 years now.  As a coach at different sport clubs in the former Soviet Union, Anatoly developed and prepared athletes to compete at the world and national levels.  One of his former students, Vitaly Marinitch is now the head coach at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.  Mr. Marinitch won the All-Around Gold Medal at the prestigious 1989 American Cup, which he followed by winning the Gold Medal on the vault at the 1990 World Championships.  Anatoly graduated from the Kirovograd State Pedagogical Institute in 1978 with a Masters degree in Physical Education.  Representing his high levels of achievement in gymnastics and designating his stature as an expert in his field, Anatoly was awarded the prestigious Master of Sport in Gymnastics.  A USAG Professional Member and Safety Certified since coming to the United States in 1998, two of Anatoly's current students are members of the National TOPS Team.  Anatoly has been married for over 28 years now to Nadia who is also a coach at Swiss Turners.  With his wealth of experience and expertise, Anatoly Zhidkov adds brilliance to the Swiss Turner's illustrious coaching staff.