Swiss
Turners Gymnastics Academy
Swiss Staff

The most important asset to any school or training facility is its staff.
Our staff is headed by Stacy Maloney.
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Andrei Kan is
a treasure of gymnastic experience and accomplishment from the country of
Belarus. Andrei has competed in all the major gymnastic competitions throughout
the world, including three times at the World University Games, three times
at the European Championships and four times at the World Championships. He has also represented
his home country at the 1994 Goodwill Games and the 1996 Olympic Games where
Belarus took 4th team. Andrei was consistently among the top 10 all-around
gymnasts in the world from 1991-1997. Andrei has a Master of Sport of
International class from his country, which is the most
honored degree an athlete can achieve. He is happily married to Alena and is the
proud father of a son, Vitaly. He has been an invaluable asset to Swiss Turners
powerhouse boys program since 1998 and in 2005 was honored as the Wisconsin Boys
State Coach of the Year! We are honored to have him as part of our coaching
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Sarah Banck
is our Preschool Director. Her philosophy is to motivate children with
lots of positive reinforcement to help them fulfill their potential through the
multifaceted learning medium of gymnastics. A former gymnast with the Milwaukee Turners where she trained for six
years,
Sarah is also a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a degree in
Communication. Sarah has been with Swiss Turners for many years now and is
always a hit with the kids, having experience with two beautiful children of her
own! In addition to her studies and teaching
Sarah has experience working as a Nanny for nearly 14 years. If you have seen Sarah teach you can see how much
she loves and children and enjoys teaching. She is a wonderful part of our Swiss
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Tatiana Belanovski is a
former Belarussian Rhythmic National Team Coach and the wife of Belarussian
Olympian Alex Belanovksi. She moved from Belarus in January of 2002 to
live with Alex here in the U.S. and we are thrilled to have her with us
at Swiss! A former National Team Rhythmic gymnast for Belarus,
Tatiana was a coach for the group Rhythmic team that won the Silver
Medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Tatiana is a
tremendous teacher and is able to contribute to Swiss Turners in so many
capacities including, preschool, girls developmental classes, rhythmic
classes, girls teams, birthday parties and choreography. A woman
is tremendous talent and work ethic, Tatiana is another big reason that
Swiss Turner's Coaching Staff is so fantastic! |
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. |
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. |
Katie
Missiaen is one of Swiss Turners preschool instructors. She
brings the perfect blend of gymnastics background and experience with younger
children to her teaching. Katie was a gymnast for nine years as a child and has
also participated in our adult gymnastics class for a number of years here at
Swiss. She is the proud mother of four daughters and one son, many of whom have
gone through our
preschool program and graduated into our girls team program. Katie's other hobbies include
running and karate but her greatest joy is spending time with her children.
Happily married, Katie also finds time to work part-time as a police officer.
She has the patience of a saint and the love for children of an angel and we
are so proud to have her on our team at Swiss Turners!
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Anthony Ingrelli is
homegrown Swiss Turners through and through.
Anthony started at Swiss 11 years ago in our developmental boys program
and quickly progressed onto boy’s team. He
has been a state and regional stand out for all of his competitive career,
winning regional titles on floor exercise and vault in 2003, and qualifying to
the Junior Olympic National Championships the last three years.
Currently Anthony is the State and Regional All-Around Champion at Level
10 for 2005 and last year placed 10th in the nation on the still
rings. A Junior at Milwaukee School
of Language, Anthony has been coaching boy’s classes at Swiss Turners for more
three years now, having gone through our apprentice program where he trained
with a team coach teaching classes for 1 year. He is a promising young man who
enjoys the opportunity to share his gymnastics experience with your sons.
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Angie
Fields a
Swiss Turner’s coach for girl’s developmental classes and preschool
classes.
Angie has been involved in gymnastics for over 23 years and has
been coaching the past 4 years.
She also was a cheerleader in elementary and high school and was
captain of her dance team while at Alverno.
In addition to her background working with children in
gymnastics, Angie has other rich experiences working with children
including as a classroom assistant and a tutor for math and reading.
She also works as a caregiver for older adults and children with
special needs.
Angie has two years of studies in early childhood education and
is currently a student at Alverno College where she is majoring in
Nursing and Dance & Movement studies.
She has a big heart and a lot to give to children.
We are so happy that she loves working at Swiss Turners! |
Lindsey
Fischer hails
from Dayton, Ohio. While taking up
her college studies at Marquette University, Lindsey has joined our team to add
her rich experiences in cheerleading and gymnastics to our staff palette.
After training in gymnastics for four years, Lindsey switched to
cheerleading where she found her niche. Lindsey
was a competitive All-Star cheerleader for 7 years in addition to cheering all 4
years for her high school. As a
cheerleader Lindsey excelled while winning a number of awards including
Universal Cheerleader Association All-Star and Jump-Off Winner, and the Coaches
Award for Outstanding Cheerleader of the Year.
During high school Lindsey taught 8th grade students to
prepare them for high school cheerleading.
She has also been a coach at various clinics in grade schools.
While majoring in biology and Spanish, Lindsey also finds the time to
tutor Hispanic adults who are trying to learn English.
Lindsey’s best qualities are her buoyant enthusiasm and her dedication.
Lindsey teaches one of young cheerleading classes in addition to helping
out with girl’s developmental classes and preschool.
She is a great addition to our Swiss Turners Staff! |
Jeanne Psket
is the embodiment of positive energy! A
full-time Spanish teacher at Hartland Arrowhead High School, a cheerleading
coach for her high school, currently working on her masters and, she coaches
gymnastics and cheerleading at Swiss Turners! Wow!
And through it all she always seems to smile. Jeanne has been involved now in gymnastics and cheerleading
in one shape or form for a good portion of her life. While attending the University of Madison, where she earned
her Bachelor’s Degree, Jeanne taught gymnastics for four years at one of the
local clubs. She will be
adding her experience and skills to Swiss Turners as a coach for girl’s
developmental classes and preschool classes and we are absolutely thrilled to
have her! |
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Christine Hofmann - has
a diverse background in gymnastics and dance and brings a kind and positive
approach to her preschool classes. Christina competed for three years in
club gymnastics and three years on the West Allis High School Team. She is
also extensively involved with dance. Christina competed all through high
school for the West Allis Allegro Dance Team and is currently on the Allegro
Elite Team. Having taught various beginner and intermediate gymnastics,
pom-pom & hip hop classes, she is also coach of the West Milwaukee Pom Pom
squad. Having graduated this past year from West Allis Central High
School, Christina is currently enrolled at UW - Milwaukee. She is majoring
in Law / Political Science. Christina is a great addition to the awesome
Swiss Turners staff!
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Beckee Kudlewski
- is a gymnast through and through. Currently a Senior at Menominee
Falls High School, Beckee started gymnastics at the age of 3 and eventually
joined the competitive team at her club. Beckee competed through Level 7
in the USAG Jr. Olympic Program before making the varsity team at Menominee
Falls High School where she currently competes. Beckee has worked with
children in gymnastics though recreational classes and clinics and is also
involved in a dance organization called "Accompany of Kids". She
won an award for Best Interview in the the Menominee Falls Junior Miss, so it is
no wonder she is so easy to talk to! Beckee does Birthday Parties, Open
Gym, subs for classes and is also one of Office
Staff Assistants where she does an awesome job!
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Lindsey Biltz - Cheer Team Coach - joins our staff as both a cheer team and a
gymnastics developmental class coach. Lindsey
trained in gymnastics for 10 years competing up through Team Level 9.
In fact, Lindsey’s original club was Swiss Turners!
She then went on to perform for two years on dance team while in high
school and as a cheerleader for UW Milwaukee, where she currently attends
school. In addition to working
towards her degree in education, Lindsey has thrown herself into teaching the
past 3 years. She has coached a
middle school pom pom squad for the past two years, as well as,
taught gymnastics, dance and tumbling the past three years.
In addition, Lindsey was cheer coach for a Jr. All-Star Cheerleading
squad the last 3 years at another area Milwaukee club.
Lindsey’s father John is a gymnastics coach and her sister Ally, is on
our Girls Level 6 team, so I guess gymnastics runs in the Biltz blood.
Lindsey is incredibly positive and encouraging in her teaching and makes
a great addition to the Swiss Turner’s staff! |
Alex Tighe - moved to Swiss Turners two years ago
from Texas and we have been sending thank you cards ever since! He is one
of our top Level 10 gymnasts, a National Championships qualifier and a
tremendous role model for the younger boys at the gym. Alex is mister
dedication (voted Swiss Turner's "Most Dedicated" Male Gymnast two
years in a row now), always ready to work, always giving it his best, and never
giving up. He is great with younger kids and so it was natural to bring
Alex into the Swiss Turners Coaching staff to help train our young boys
classes. Alex has trained in gymnastics now for almost 8 years and has
competed at every level in the USAG Junior Olympic Program. He is the 2006
Wisconsin State Champion on the High Bar and as you can imagine, a straight A
and high honor roll student at Brookfield East High School as well as, a member
of the National Honors Society. Alex really enjoys the challenge of
coaching and getting the opportunity to share his gymnastics experience with our
next generation of gymnasts.
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And who doesn't like a clean, safe gym! Andy LeGault - Cleaning |