Irina Yakovleva

Rhythmic Gymnastics Coach

Coach Irina is an ex-competitive award-winning gymnast, who has dedicated herself to her favorite sport for over nine years. She came to the US from Ukraine, where rhythmic gymnastics is a very popular and is considered the most preferred sport for girls. She earned her medals in State and National championships, and also participated in multiple concerts and stage performances. Although Irina graduated with MS in Applied Math and Computer Science from National Technical University of Ukraine, she was drawn to coaching rhythmic gymnastics by fate, desire, and passion for this sport. Irina is a head coach of Solo Rhythmic USA Gymnastics competitive team. Her students have earned awards at USA Gymnastics State, Regional and National championships. Irina served as the Georgia State Chair Representative for USA Gymnastics Rhythmic program. Besides that, she choreographs for theatrical performances. Irina choreographed dance and gymnastics compositions for theatrical performances “Vesennie potehi”, “Buratino”, “Zimnyaia Skazka” , etc. in Atlanta.

Irina is a Safety Certified Professional member of USA Gymnastics with over 16 years of the coaching experience in Atlanta.