Coach 

Maginur Gilmutdinova

Maginur started training in Russia at the young age of four. During her 19 year career as a gymnast, she earned the Master of Sports title and received many accolades including 7 time Champion of Moscow, Champion and prize-winner of Russia in both individual and group, and she was a Moscow team member. After her career as an athlete, she coached internationally in Russia, Greece and Egypt. 

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Since joining the PNW team, Maginur has become a AGGUSA judge and has been working extensively as the Aesthetic Group Gymnastics coach, leading our teams to world level competitions year after year.​​​​​​

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Coach

Dariya Ukhova

Dasha brings a prestigious international training background and a lifelong passion for the sport to her role as a coach. Having begun her ten-year gymnastics career in Ukraine, she demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication, ultimately earning the highly respected titles of Adult Category 1 and Candidate Master of Sports. For the past several years, Dasha has translated her extensive technical knowledge and deep love for gymnastics into mentoring the next generation of athletes. Her expert guidance has proven incredibly successful on the competition floor, leading her gymnasts to secure numerous state and regional championship titles across all age levels.​​​​

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Regina Yang

Regina was a member of the South Korean National Rhythmic Gymnastics Group Team from 2012 to 2018, receiving multiple honors in World Championships, World Cups, and Asian Championships.

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Since 2019, she has worked as a rhythmic gymnastics coach and choreographer, specializing in technique, artistry, and athlete development. She is also a certified FIG International Rhythmic Gymnastics Judge and Pilates instructor, with expertise in conditioning, injury prevention, and rehabilitation-focused training.​

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Nataliia Kovalchuk

Natasha brings over a decade of coaching experience and an elite competitive background to her athletes. A Candidate for Master of Sport in Rhythmic Gymnastics and a former national-category judge, she achieved top-10 rankings at the Ukrainian Championships alongside multiple international podium finishes. Natasha specializes in developing dynamic individual and group routines, successfully guiding numerous gymnasts to the Candidate for Master of Sport level. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Choreography and a Master’s degree in Physical Culture and Sport.

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Junior Coach

Sophie Kang

Sophie brings active elite competition and international championship experience to her coaching. As a current FIG Senior rhythmic gymnast, she is a three-time USA Gymnastics Championships qualifier. Her impressive domestic achievements include a second-place Level 9 finish at the 2023 Nationals, and top-tier junior placements at the 2024 Elite Qualifier and Elite National Championships. In Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (AGG), she is a two-time USA National Team member with a stellar international record. Her team captured gold at the 2024 Hong Kong World Cup, bronze at the 2024 Tartu World Championships, and was a finalist at the 2025 Senior World Championships in Bulgaria. Sophie continues to compete globally, providing up-to-date expertise and inspiration to up and coming gymnasts in our program.

Junior Coach

Alisa Pozdnyakova

Alisa brings a wealth of elite gymnastics experience to her role as a junior coach. After proving her talent domestically as a junior group member at the USAG Elite Qualifier and Challenge, she advanced to the international stage with the AGG Junior National Team. Her world-class competitive career is highlighted by a gold medal at the AGG Hong Kong Trophy World Cup and a bronze medal at the AGG Tartu World Championships in Estonia. Having mastered the dedication, precision, and teamwork required to succeed at the highest levels, Alisa now translates her expertise into mentoring and developing the next generation of athletes.

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Junior Coach

Grace Rong

As a current FIG senior gymnast, Grace brings active elite competitive experience to her role as junior coach. She has been competing at an elite level as a FIG gymnast since 2022, competing in both USAG Rhythmic Elite Qualifier and USAG Rhythmic National Championships 4 years in a row.

She was also a member of the AGGUSA Senior National Team that qualified for the finals in the World Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria. By continuing to train and compete at the highest levels, Grace provides invaluable, firsthand mentorship and inspiration to the next generation of gymnasts.

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Ballet Instructor

Crystal Wachs

Crystal brings over 12 years of teaching experience and a rich professional background to PNW Rhythmic. A graduate of OCSA's Commercial Dance Conservatory with a BA in Dance and Japanese from CSU Fullerton, her extensive performance career includes work with the Disneyland Resort, Anaheim Ballet, Pageant of the Masters, Fuse Modern Dance Co., and Nouveau Chamber Ballet.

Dedicated to sharing her diverse artistic and athletic expertise, Crystal currently instructs at several premier programs, including Anaheim Ballet, OCPAA, Eurogymnastics, HD Dance, LS Stretch, and PNW Rhythmic.

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Medical Staff and Mental Conditioning Coach

Dr. Michael Kim

Affectionately known as "Dr. Mike" around the gym, he brings invaluable dual expertise to the team as both a Psychiatrist and an Osteopath. He plays a crucial role in our athletes' overall well-being by helping the girls develop the mental toughness required for competitive success.

Alongside mental conditioning, Dr. Mike provides Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) to accelerate recovery, ensuring our gymnasts stay healthy and resilient through the strenuous physical demands of the sport.

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