Peninsula Gymnastics | Coaches & Staff

		Mikhail Margulis: Program Director and Founder of Peninsula Gymnastics. Mikhail graduated from the Odessa State University in Ukraine. He has a Masters Degree in Psychology, Physiology and Physical Education. Mikhail achieved the title of Master of Sport which is the equivalent to Elite Level Gymnasts. He has 25 years of coaching experience in the Ukraine and 15 years in the United States.

		Anna Margulis: Executive Director and Co-Founder of Peninsula Gymnastics. Anna graduated from Odessa State University with a PhD in Political Science. She has 16 years of experience in gymnastics gym management. Anna is highly educated with excellent public relations skills.

		Mark Kachko: Administrative Director and Co-Founder of Peninsula Gymnastics. Mark graduated from Odessa State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a former Track and Field athlete. Mark has 6 years experience in the Gymnastics business and has great relationship with customers, students, and colleagues.

		Matt Hodges: Girls Team Head Coach. He joined Peninsula in 2000. Matt has dedicated his life to gymnastics, he is very enthusiastic and a highly educated coach. He has excellent relationship with many National coaches and judges. His current students are members of the Junior National U.S. Team. This year he will graduate San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Human Movement. We are proud to have Matt as the Girls Team Head Coach.

		Misha Tsitsilin is our Boys Head Coach. He is a graduate of Voronesh University in Russia. He was an elite level gymnast and coached for 5 years in the School of Olympic Reserve. He was Champion of Russia, University Division, a teammate of the Olympic and World Champion Nikolai Kryukov. Misha was named NorCal Coach of the Year in 2004 and 2005.

		Serge Vladichkin is our assistant Head Coach and has been with Peninsula for 8 years. He was an appointed coach of the Province of Odessa for the 2000 Ukraine Olympic Team. While coaching in the former USSR, his student Lyudmila Stovbchataya qualified for the 1992 Olympics. In 2001 Serge coached three of his gymnast to individual state titles in Nor Cal. Serge is a Compulsory and Optional Coach; he is dedicated to the sport of gymnastics and has trained many groups of gymnasts to award winning teams.

		Kelly Alliger joined Peninsula in September of 2001. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education/Business from Montclair State University in New Jersey. She was co-owner and coached at Worldwide Gymnastics in New Jersey where she co-coach a former gymnast whom was USA Gymnastics 1999 Sportswoman of the Year. She has coaches numerous gymnasts to Level 9 & 10 Nationals as well as US Challenge/Classic and USA Championships. Her extensive knowledge and high expectations elevates team gymnasts to success.

		Natasha Kalinina-Tsitsilina is a World famous gymnast and former member of the National USSR with teammates: Svetlana Boginskay, Tatiana Lisenko, and Svetalana Chusovitina. She won the title of World Champion at the Goodwill Games with a perfect 10.0 score on Floor. Natasha joined our gym in 1999 as a Team Coach. She is a motivated and enthusiastic coach.

		Kathleen Tarver started her gymnastics career competing for the Charter Oak Gliders as an elite gymnast, where she began coaching. Katie has experience coaching at the compulsory and optional levels. She is a well organized coach, and is always smiling. Previously, she worked at Windsor Gymnastics for three years and one year as Head Coach. She is a graduate of Santa Clara University with Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She loves working with kids and Peninsula Gymnastics is proud to have her as part of our staff.

		Courtney Tate Assistant Program Director, Director of Circus on Stage Camp, has been with Peninsula for 7 years. She has learned a lot about the sport of gymnastics. Courtney has good relationships with students at Peninsula Gymnastics knowing each child’s name. She is very friendly and professional. Currently, Courtney is attending SFSU working on a Bachelor of Science in Health.



		Gary Stanton has worked as a Team Coach for Peninsula for a number of years. He is a former college gymnasts. Gary is a part time coach and also works as Computer Engineer. He has great experience as a gymnast and great enthusiasm for the sport of gymnastics.

		Mazin Boushakra is a part time instructor, working with preschool and beginning gymnasts. Mazin is a former gymnast of Peninsula Gymnastics who finished gymnastics at a high level competing at National of USA.

		Ashley Hansen joined Peninsula in the Summer of 2005 from Chicago. She is a Pre-school and Recreational instructor. Ashley is a former competitive gymnast. She is currently enrolled at the College of San Mateo and is planning to transfer to a University. Ashley is a fun and friendly instructor.

		Katya Zemskova is a Pre-school instructor and has been with Peninsula for the past year. She is an excellent addition to the Pre-School staff. Katya is a fun and caring instructor with lots of energy.

		Elena Shashanova is a Chorographer and Ballet Teacher. She graduated from The College of Performing Arts in Tver, Russia, where she later became an instructor for 2 years. Elena was a dancer for 2 years in Ballet Theatre, and taught chorography for 8 years. In 1996 she started the Dance Group “Kapriz” that toured and performed in Russia. Elena is a very charismatic and experience Ballet teacher.



		Lana Raynova is a Pre-school instructor. She has a Teaching Credential, and loves to work with children.

		Jessica Wickizer has a Bachelor Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Jessica has nine years of experience as a gymnastics coach from preschool to Optional Levels. While coaching in Arizona she was Arizona's Coach of the Year three years in a row.

		Shoko Boyd is the Office Manager at Peninsula Gymnastics. She graduated from DeVry University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management. Shoko is a very organized and professional person.

		Matthew Tate is part of the Office Staff. He is very focused individual and completes many tasks and in and around the gym.