MIKHAIL SKOMOROKHOV

Director of Gymnastics, Technical Coordinator and Head Coach

Mikhail is a native of Russia and is a graduate of College in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine with a Master degree in engineering. He is a former competition gymnast, who holds a Russian Master degree in Sport/Gymnastics and was Russia’s 1982 National Champion. Also, he was a national team member for many years.

When his competition career was over, Mikhail turned to the circus, and joined the flying trapeze troupe. In 1993 at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris – other name World Championship between circuses, he was awarded a Silver Medal for his outstanding performance. After 12 years in circus, Mikhail was retired, and starting coaching. He holds membership in USAG, Safety Certified, National judge certified.

Since 2003, Mikhail has been judging gymnastics competitions, including State, Regional and Nationals meets.

His goal is introduce and develop the sport of gymnastics in a manner that encourages each athlete to reach his/her full potential in a safe, healthy, and positive environment.

His Statement: Every child is an amazing gift and is unique. Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve his or her goals, whatever those goals may be.