Coaching staff:
 

Head Coach

Inna Paliy, M.Sc, B.Ed

NCCP Level 3, Provincial 1 Judge

Inna began practicing rhythmic gymnastics at the age of 5 in Ukraine where this sport was rapidly developing at that time. Many world top gymnasts and coaches were and still are working and training in Inna’s native city of Kiev. By the age of 8 Inna was practicing rhythmic gymnastics 10 hours a week, and by her 13th birthday was awarded the title “Master of Sports”. She was selected to compete at many local and national competitions, showed great results, and soon was admitted to the famous Deriugins School to practice along with World and Olympic champions. Inna continued to compete and perform as an individual gymnast, but most of all enjoyed being a member of competitive group. Due to her leadership qualities she was assigned as a leader in the group routines: she led her fellow gymnasts to competitive floor, gave them directions and helped to make instant decisions during the performance.

Passionate about human biology and kinetics, after receiving her High School Diploma with distinction, Inna focused on academic pursuits. By the age 22 she defended her first Masters thesis in science. While studying, she never quit rhythmic gymnastics and was a member and a leader of her University RG team. She traveled to compete with university students from other countries both individually and in group routines. She is a recipient of special University scholarship for athletic excellence as well as for academic excellence.

During her athletic career Inna won several titles, many medals and other awards. Continuously passionate about rhythmic gymnastics, she began her coaching career in Ukraine and continued later in France. She lived and worked in France for three years (oui, elle parle français!), and after arrival to Canada in 2002 she has been involved in local RG clubs as a volunteer, provincial competitive and now as a head coach for London Rhythmic Gymnastics Club.

Over past three years, Inna helped the competitive team of provincial and Interclub athletes of different ages and abilities to win 141 medals and countless ribbons at provincial and interclub competitions. In fact, the very first competition with Inna's coaching participation in 2004/2005 competitive season brought the title and trophy of the Best Club to London RGC for highest all around score per gymnast. In 2006, two gymnasts coached by Inna won the titles of Eastern Canada Regional Champions in their respective categories.

Meanwhile, Inna completed her second M.Sc degree in Medical Biophysics at the University of Western Ontario, and finished the teachers college (Althouse Faculty of Education at UWO) by receiving Bachelor of Education Diploma with distinction. She is a high school teacher (science) at London District Catholic School Board.

If you have any questions, contact Inna by e-mail.


 

Competitive Coach

Sarah Molnar

NCCP Level 2 certified

Sarah began practicing rhythmic gymnastics at age 11 and immediately showed extraordinary abilities, great dedication and love for the sport. After 1 year in pre-competitive program, she started to compete at provincial level, and since then won numerous podiums and trophies for her inspired and skillful performances. Over past seven years Sarah acquired gold medals in such competitions as Ontario Winter Games, Provincial Championships and Eastern Canada Regional Championships. At Eastern Regionals she won all around title in 2006 and 2007. Finally, Sarah won all-around title at 2007 Ontario Provincials and, along with grand trophy and a set of medals, received the Gymnastics Ontario Athlete Recognition Award for her outstanding performance and sportsmanship. She is a winner of over 50 medals and 3 individual trophies. Sarah competed both in Ontario and out-of-province, and continued her outstanding athletic career in National stream. Besides being exceptionally dedicated gymnast, Sarah possesses excellent coaching qualities: she is tactful, helpful, diligent and patient. She is an excellent young coach liked by young beginners and their parents.
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London Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, 247 Thompson Road, London, Ontario N5Z 2Z3 , 1(519)474-0717 londonrgc@sympatico.ca