Coaches
WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM OUR TEAM?
We are primarily interested in what a coach can give our children. Professional experience? Yes, it’s important but what we value most is warmth and unconditional acceptance of our pupils.
MEET THE TEAM
Founder and coach
MONKA
KVIETKUTĖ – GREIMIENĖ
– Mum of Smiltė, Jonas and Julius. “I grow with them.”
– Monika says: “Everything happens for a reason. Welcome all that life throws at you, accept it and embrace it.”
Qualifications:
– Founder of Gymnastics School for Babies and Children; co-author of its development programme;
– Children’s gymnastics coach and AirGym instructor;
– Physiotherapist;
– MA in Sports Gymnastics (2005; Lithuanian Sports University);
– 15 years of experience working with children and adults;
– Currently studying Physiotherapy at VIKO (Faculty of Health Care);
– Attended courses on child psychology, education, special needs education, rehabilitation, and sociology.
Manager
EVA
BARTUSEVČ
– Eva says: “I believe that every child is a unique and talented individual. Physical activity has a positive effect not only on the child’s body but on their aesthetic and artistic perceptions, too.”
– Keen interest in child psychology and education;
– Works with girls aged 11-16 and adults.
Qualifications:
– AirGym instructor (adolescents);
– BA in Dance Education (2017; VIKO Vilnius College);
– BA in Choreography (2017; Rzeszów University, Poland);
– MA in Arts (2019; Warsaw Music University);
– 10 years of experience working with children and adolescents, helping them improve their stamina, flexibility, sense of music and rhythm, artistic performance.
Coach
DANA
KANCEREVYČIENĖ
I discovered aerial yoga 5 years ago. It helped me with my back pain and balancing out both sides of my body. This activity also improved my muscle strength – my whole body feels stronger and more toned.
This exercise completely changed my views on yoga and its health benefits. It’s become a very important part of my life which brings me lots of pleasure. It gives me a chance to keep challenging myself, stay positive and feel great.
I always say that when you think you can’t go on, remember: that’s just half of what you can really do.
Coach
LAURA NKIFOROVA
OSTIK
Laura’s thoughts reflect her strong belief that sport is essential for everyone. She emphasises not only the physical benefits but also the emotional and social impact of sport:
– friendship, teamwork and stubbornness. Laura encourages everyone to take part in physical activity, as it is essential for everyone, and believes that sport is not only about shaping the body, but also personality.
Laura also describes herself as a demanding and strict but also child-friendly coach.
Her goal is to make sure that people leave the gym with a smile on their face, feeling not only physically but also emotionally fulfilled.
Coach
UGNĖ
PŪTYTĖ
– Ugnė says: “I am a firm believer in encouraging physical exercise and the right habits from an early age. It undoubtedly impacts future life quality and balance.”
– Works with babies (2 months – 3 years) and children (aged 3-7).
Qualifications:
– BA in Physiotherapy (2019; Vilnius University);
– Regularly attends seminars and training courses;
– 5 years of experience providing group and individual training sessions (in physio rooms and swimming pools) for babies and older children;
– 3 years of experience working with children affected by physical disability or developmental disorder;
– Co-author of “The Effect of Swimming on Infant Motor Development and Physical Health”, a scientific article published in Rehabilitation Sciences: Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy (2019).
Coach
GUSTĖ
TUOMATĖ
Philosophy: ‘With the right knowledge, determination and a little imagination, sport can be presented as a fun, playful and meaningful physical activity for children. I am convinced that if you start taking care of physical health from an early age, you will avoid many problems in the future.”
She works with children aged 3-6.
Qualifications:
– Participated in the Erasmus+ programme “Paediatric Rehabilitation” at Ghent University, Belgium in 2022.
– In 2023, she completed a paediatric physiotherapy placement at the Empathy Clinic for Children and Youth.
– In 2024 she graduated from Kinesitherapy studies at Vilnius College.
– Works at the Republican Vilnius University Hospital.
Coach
SMILTĖ
GREMAITĖ
– Smiltė says: “I absolutely adore children and couldn’t imagine my life without them. I want to help them grow and develop both physically and emotionally. I am always open and honest with the little ones.”
– Works with girls aged 3-7 in our Trakai branch;
– Exercises from the age of 4;
– Started her sporting career from artistic gymnastics, moving onto volleyball, basketball, athletics, ballet, dance. Gymnastics is her greatest passion;
– Experience working with young girls exercising without their parents;
– Incorporates elements of play in her classes to help children learn that exercise is fun;
– Sees sports as a great tool for understanding one’s own emotions and those of others.
Coach
KAMLĖ
MORTŪNAITĖ
– Work philosophy: Every child has his or her own pace, abilities and needs.
– My goal is to help your child’s child have his or her own child’s unique needs and needs. To take into account the individual child’s abilities and to encourage improvement by noticing each child’s efforts, not just the results, thus building the child’s self-confidence and motivation to learn.
– She has a strong interest in choreography, gymnastics and pedagogy.
Qualifications:
– “Rytas 2” team dance performer;
– On 25 October 2022, she attended the XXV Qualification in Choreography Methodology. XXth qualification workshop in choreographic training (certificate obtained);
– On 25 October 2023 attended the XXVIII Choreography XXVIII Methodological Workshop ‘Competences through Dance’ (certificate received);
– 2023 Bachelor’s degree in dance pedagogy from Vilnius College, teacher qualification;
– 3 years work experience
Coach
JELENA
KARŪNĖ
Interesting facts:
– 28 times Lithuanian women’s champion in various events in artistic gymnastics
– Mum of twins who are different ages but born on the same day.
Trenerė sako: “Stiprus žmogus yra ne tas, kuris nugali silpnąjį, o tas, kuris padeda silpniesiems tapti stipriems”.
– Darbo filosofija: “Padėsiu sustiprėti kiekvienam, išlikti aktyviems ir sveikiems. Nes fizinė veikla būtina kiekvienam vaikui kasdien. Ypatingą dėmesį skiriu tempimui, lankstumo ugdymui, raumenų korseto ir koordinacijos stiprinimui. Kartu įgysime naudingą įprotį – sportuoti.
– Myliu vaikus ir mokau juos atsakomybės ir užsispyrimo. Šios savybės jiems pravers ne tik sportuojant, bet ir kasdieniame gyvenime.
Qualification:
– Graduated in 2010 with a university degree, a bachelor’s degree in sport and a teaching qualification.
– In 2012, she completed her postgraduate studies, completed the Physical Education and Sport study programme and obtained a Master’s degree in Education.
– In 2008 she participated in the Olympic Games.
– Participated in international competitions, European, World and Lithuanian Championships.
– 16 years of experience in the sport of gymnastics.
– She has 12 years of experience as a coach , leading group and individual training with children.
Coach
JEKATERINA
ASTRIUCHNA – ABRAMOVA
– Jekaterina says: “I believe that every child is unique and there are different ways to access what is in their hearts.”
– Mum of a lovely active girl.
– A gentle but demanding (when required) coach, eager to help and encourage. Great with girls of different ages and nationalities.
– Motivates girls to aim high and have a healthy relationship with their bodies.
– Loves her job and the children she coaches. By bonding with her pupils, Jekaterina helps instil life-long love of exercise.
– Coaches girls aged 8 to 12.
Qualifications:
– BA in Dance Education (2014; Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences);
– BA in Early Years and Pre-school Education (2022; VIKO Vilnius College);
– Ballet school graduate with 15 years of dancing experience;
– Since 2008 provides dance lessons to groups and individuals;
– Extensive experience in Lithuanian and international dance competitions and festivals;
– Attended courses on child psychology, group socialization for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Special Educational Needs.
Coach
AUSTĖJA
DAUSKURDYTĖ
– Work philosophy: “I am convinced that sport not only builds a child’s endurance and flexibility, It also develops a child’s personality and improves his/her emotional health.
– My goal is to help children and teenagers to discover and love a healthy and active lifestyle, which can not only be “It is not only rewarding, but also fun!”
– Specialising in gymnasts aged 6-13, aerial gymnasts aged 11-15 and adults.
Qualifications:
– Children’s Gymnastics and Teen AirGym Coach;
– 8 years of professional gymnastics experience – multiple sporting Multiple experience in sports gymnastics – participant and prize-winner of Lithuanian championships and international competitions;
– Studying psychology at Vilnius University;
– Continuously improves her knowledge in seminars and trainings in the field of sports (mental preparation, long-term athlete development strategies, etc.)
– 5 years of experience working with children and adolescents in gymnastics and aerial acrobatics
– 5 years of experience in the disciplines.
Coach
UGNĖ
ZADOROCKYTĖ
– Work philosophy: ‘Gymnastics is not only a sport, but also an art. It is not only about strength or flexibility, but also about grace and creativity. In such a broad sport, everyone can discover their strengths.”
– She likes to work hard, but tries to find time to be playful in class, because “it’s not just about the result, it’s about the process”
– Ugnė works with girls aged 3-14 in Klaipėda.
– Student at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
– Extensive experience in Lithuanian and international dance festivals and competitions
Coach
GRETA
DENEKAITĖ
– Sport has always been an integral part of my life – since I started dancing professionally at the age of five. Over the years, I have not only gained valuable experience in sports and modern dance, but I have also learned to know my body. Sport has always been more than just a physical activity for me – it has been a way of expressing myself and a disciplined pursuit of the best version of myself.
– After a two-year break during which I had serious back problems, I discovered aerial gymnastics. It transformed my physical and psychological health – the pains disappeared and my body became stronger than ever.