Nadia Zhidkov is a native of the Ukraine, a perennial gymnastics powerhouse.  Nadia is a former high level gymnast for the old Soviet Union, having competed for the Ukranian National Team and having been the countries gold medalist on the uneven bars at their National Championships in 1976.  Nadia is also a recipient of the prestigious Master of Sport in Gymnastics, an exclusive award bestowed upon those who through competitive accomplishment and educational endeavor have achieved a level that makes them an expert in the field.   Mrs. Zhidkov graduated from the Kirovograd State Pedagogical Institute in 1978 with a Masters Degree in Physical Education.  As a coach Nadia developed her skills coaching at different sports clubs in Odessa, specializing in women's gymnastics.  Several of her students competed at the national level in the former Soviet Union.  She is a USAG Professional Member and is Safety Certified.  Having been coaching in the United States since 1998, her girls Level 4 teams won State Championship Team titles in 2002 and 2003.  Two of her students are currently on the TOPS National Team.  Nadia has been happily married to Anatoly Zhidkov for over 28 years now.  She is a phenomenal asset to our phenomenal coaching staff.