Coaches

 

 

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Mihai & Silvia Brestyan:
Mihai & Silvia are co-owners of Brestyan's and are currently two of the most successful coaches in the U.S.! Born and educated in Romania, Mihai & Silvia have over 20 years experience coaching gymnasts at the highest level. Both are graduates of Romanian University in Physical Education Sciences with graduate studies in coaching techniques. They are former Romanian and Israeli National team coaches and have developed European & American World champions. Silvia has been an International Brevet Judge for over 16 years. Since opening Brestyan's in 2000, they have received many awards and acknowledgments. Mihai and Silvia were recognized as "Region VI 2006 Coaches of the Year". Mihai was also deemed USA Gymnastics' "Coach of the Year" in 2005.

Rodica Marcov:



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Rodica was formerly a European Master of Sport and coached by Mihai & Silvia. She has been with Brestyan's for over 4 years. She coaches all level of girls team as well as preschool and recreational classes.

Jourdan Marino:



Jourdan was a gymnast at Burlington High School. He currently coaches all levels of girls team, as well as assists Burlington High's boys program (State Champs 2008!) and Brown University's women's NCAA team. Jourdan is a soon-to-be graduate from Salem State University.

Ling Yuan:



Ling is the former Chinese National Team Coach and is our level 5/6/7 compulsory coach.

Melissa Skudris:

Previously a level 10 gymnast from Central Bucks Gymnastics in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Melissa was an NCAA gymnast at the University of Rhode Island. She graduated with a Magna Cum Laude degree in Psychology, and is currently our level 4 and Prep-Optional coach. She also coaches level 5/6/7 and pre-school and recreational classes.

Lauren Burgess



Lauren has been coaching gymnastics for eight years. She has experience with gymnasts ranging from pre-school age to high school (She also coaches the Arlington High School girls Varsity Gymnastics Team). Lauren is a USAG Professional Member, she is safety certified and has obtained her KAT, MELPD, and Pre-School Fundamentals certifications. She coaches our Prep Optional teams, assists with level 4, and teaches our recreational classes.

Kasey Shields:



Kasey is a senior at Burlington High School, and also a gymnastics team member there. Kasey teaches our recreational boys' and girls' classes.

Kady Sullivan:

Kady is a level 10 gymnast at Brestyan's, and a Senior at Walpole High School. She teaches our recreational classes.

Chris Brown:

Chris is a Sophomore at Burlington High School, and a member of their gymnastics team. He helps with boys recreational classes.

Leslie Luce:
Leslie helps with our recreational and pre-school classes.

* Collectively, our staff is responsible for a phenomenal number of State, Regional, National and International titles! *

Brestyan's American Gymnastics Club
13 Ray Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: 781-270-1100
Fax: 781-270-1104
Email: mihaibagym@comcast.net