About Peninsula Gymnastics

Mikhail Margulis

Founder of Peninsula Gymnastics

Mikhail Margulis graduated from University of Ukraine in Odessa, with multiple degrees in Anatomy, Physiology and Physical Education. He was a Master of Sports USSR in gymnastics (comparable to Elite Level gymnast in the USA).

Mikhail has over 30 years of experience coaching in the Ukraine and the United States. Mikhail dedicated his life to kids and gymnastics, he’s also a songwriter, playwright, and directs shows in sports, music and art.

Anna Margulis

Executive Director

Anna Margulis graduated from University of Ukraine, Odessa with a degree in Economics and Finance. After immigrating to the United States 25 years ago, Anna became a co-founder and Executive Director of Peninsula Gymnastics.

Mark Kachko

Administrative Director

Mark Kachko is a co-Founder of Peninsula Gymnastics. He’s an engineer and a former track and field athlete. For the past twenty years he has dedicated himself to gymnastics, the children of Peninsula Gymnastics, and the community.

Courtney Johnson

Program Director

Courtney Johnson started coaching in our gym in 1999. She has an unbelievable skill set as a teacher and manager.. For many years in gymnastics business Courtney has learned the business and is now she is not only a great coach but is also a great manager.

After graduating from SF State University she was promoted to Program Director position and decided to continue her career with our gym. Courtney loves kids, she is extremely wise and always handles all situations in calm manner. She amazes with her hard work and dedication to Peninsula Gymnastics

Nelya Riordan

Director San Carlos Location

Nelya is a Director of Peninsula Gymnastics at the San Carlos location and she successfully runs the Compulsory program. She loves children and as a coach and a mom she promotes healthy lifestyles that include exercise, sports and good nutrition.

Nelya is passionate about dance, theater, film and video production. She earned a bachelorette degree in Choreography and Education and has completed over fifty units of post baccalaureate study with an emphasis in cinematography and production.

Jessica Webb

Compulsory and Xcell Director

Eight years ago we were lucky to get another excellent coach Jessica Webb. Jessica finished her gymnastics carrier as a Level 9 gymnast. She is a Team and Xcel Coach at Peninsula Gymnastics.

Jessica is polite person with a strong character. She loves her students and takes care of them. She keeps good discipline in her class. She knows a lot about gymnastic techniques. Students enjoy working with her and they constantly improve their skills because of Jessica Webb and her contributions.

Lucy Liu

Developmental Director

Elite level gymnast

From a young age she was in China’s special school for talented kids. Lucy was an Elite level gymnast and a member of the Chinese National team.

Lucy competed in many international competitions. Her bar routine was amazing and how many difficult tricks she incorporated in her routine. Lucy is compulsory and optional coach at our gym. Lucy knows gymnastics very well and shares her knowledge every day with her colleagues and students. Lucy is a very valuable coach at Peninsula Gymnastics.

Dmitry Dogadkin

Boys Compulsory and Optional Coach

Dmitriy Dogadkin was a member of the National Gymnastics team of USSR. He won the Gold medal at the Goodwill Games in USA 1992 and was also the European Champion.

Dmitriy works for Peninsula since 1996. Dmitriy is a Compulsory and Optional Boys coach in our gym. He is a very hard worker and our boys’ team has consistently placed at the top of all competitions.

Shierly Marin

Office Manager

Shierly received her Bachelor of Science in Commerce , major in Business Administration at University of Santo Thomas, Philippines. Migrated to US in 1990. She joined Peninsula Gymnastics in 2007 as a part-time employee and now works full time.

Shierly has three children and all of them were members of Peninsula Gymnastics Team. Kimi was a Level 9 gymnast and now works part-time at the gym, while she attends Foothill College. Brent was also a Level 9 gymnast and now is playing football at Aragon High School. Katie her youngest was a member of our Xcel Silver Team.

Shierly is the first person you will see at our gym, who is ready to help. She is kind, caring and very helpful.

Sergey Vladychkin

Compulsory, Optional Coach

Sergey Vladychkin came to Peninsula Gymnastics from Ukraine (Odessa) in 1997. He was Elite level gymnast. He has Master Degree in Physical Education.

One of his students Ludmila Stoybchataya competed in the Olympic games in Barcelona, Spain in 1992. Since 1997 he works in our gym as Compulsory and Optional coach.

Sergey has dedicated his whole life to the sport of gymnastics and he is one of the hardest workers at our gym. He raised a numerous number of great gymnasts.

Shukhrat Mamadaliev

Compulsory and Optional Coach

Since July 2015 Shukhrat Mamadaliev joined Peninsula Gymnastics Coaching Team. He was invited to our gym based on both his qualifications and a personality fit for our gym. Shukhrat is Elite Level gymnast from the National Team of Uzbekistan. He has a Master of Science in Physical Education. He is internationally certified Judge of Artistic Gymnastics, and a Olympic level coach. He raised more then ten internationally recognized gymnasts. He was the senior coach of the National Team of Uzbekistan from 2004-2008. He was a coach at the famous Gymnastics Olympic Reserve School of Uzbekistan since July 2015. His highest achievements as a coach include (Highlights): Anton Fokin, Keldier Khasanov, A. Azimov, and E. Shaulov and more..

Student Anton Fokin - World Championship, Germany, 2007- All Around Gold Medalist Olympic Games, China, 2008 - Bronze Medalist on the parallel bars. Students love Shukhrat from the moment he appeared at the gym and he is a huge contribution to our program.

Anton Fokin with his coach Shukhrat Mamadaliev in Olympics in China: VIDEO

Edward Mikayelyan

Compulsory and Optional Boys Coach

Edward Mikayekyan was an Elite level gymnast, a member of the USSR National Gymnastics team. He was the Silver medalist in Olympic games in Germany, and the Silver medalist in the World Games in Varna, Bulgaria. He is a Master of Sport at the International level. He worked at International Gymnastics Centre in Sacramento over 9 years as Compulsory and Optional Coach.

We are very Proud to have Edward on the Boys Coaches Team at Peninsula Gymnastics.

Ruzanna Mikayelyan

Compulsory, Optional and Xcel Coach

Ruzanna Mikayelyan, former Elite Level gymnast. Ruzanna was a member of Armenian National Team and all around champion of Armenia.

She worked at International Gymnastics Centre in Sacramento over 9 years as Compulsory and Optional Coach. She is excellent gymnastics coach and choreographer We are very proud to have them on our Coaches Team.