Mada Yin Long Li

Competitive Head Coach & Program Director

Mada is the Competitive Head Coach and Program Director and has been involved with gymnastics for many years. Mada is Level 3 NCCP Certified.

After spending more than 10 years as a competitive gymnast and a member of the Chinese Gymnastics National Team, Mada also taught Artistic Gymnastics in China for many years.

Mada moved to Canada to coach in 2006. With his highly skilled techniques and coaching methodology, Mada has helped produced some really high level gymnasts that competed nationally. Here are some of Mada's thoughts:

“On the surface, the philosophy and fundamental structure between the Canadian and Chinese systems are very different. In fact, many think the two systems can never be reconciled. After coaching here in Canada for a few years, I see opportunities that haven’t been realized - I believe that a fusion of the best from two opposites is possible.

• Solid base-builds and progressions - We aim for a continuum from recreation to competitive so that beginners classes are both fun and challenging and build towards high level skills. We have a vocabulary of over 100 skills for beginners that reinforce and develop the base attributes required.
• Optimization –We plan to optimize the effect of each training session for all levels by:
  • Correct skill and attribute development over a number of years so that requirements are there when required.
  • Respecting recovery cycles of the body and mind so that a gymnast is always focused and training at a 100%. This avoids burnt out and injuries caused by physical or mental fatigue.
• Individualization – Each athlete has his/her own individual needs and challenges. I am ready to find new ways to help an athlete. I think a systematic way of identifying strengths and weaknesses throughout our classes will help develop better gymnasts and make the sport safer in the long run.”

Alexey Kirillov

Alexey is the Program Director & High Performance Coach and has been involved with gymnastics for many years.

Alexey has had over 10 years of coaching experience at the high performance and national levels in Canada. With his technical expertise and his effective coaching approach, he produces many national level gymnasts.

Alexey has brought his passion and dedication in gymnastics to our facility to help to fulfill the dreams of our athletes.

Heather Mayert

Heather has been actively involved in the sport of gymnastics since the age of 4. First as a competitor and then a coach.

Over the years, Heather has coached both recreational and competitive gymnasts, she has found her passion working within the recreational department. During her time in Alberta she instructed and choreographed many Gymnaestrada routines as well as leading a Cheer class. Heather is a NCCP Level II coach as well as a Leap Evaluator and Preschool Coach.