Dina Kamalova - Head Coach
- Coached and prepared elite Gymnasts such as Aliya Mustafina (winner of 7 Olympicmedals, 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze - coached from age 5 – 15 years of age), in Russia 1999-2009.
- International Elite Gymnast for USSR and Honored coach of Russia.
- WOGA Gymnastics assistant coach to Valeri Liukin 2009-2010. Coached Elites Rebecca Bross, Katelyn Ohashi, Ivana Hong, & Lizzie Leduc.
- Team Director at 5280 Gymnastics in Colorado.
- Team Director & Regional Coordinator at Gold Medal Gymnastics centers in New York 2017-2019.
- Owner/Head coach of DK Gymnastics and co-owner/head coach of LI Elite Gymnastics!
Ms. Kamalova has worked with competitive Gymnasts from entry level through elite while developing a training regimen that included strength training, flexibility, dance, plyometrics, sports psychology, nutrition and skill development of Bars, Beam, Floor and Vault. Ms. Kamalova also developed a compulsorily women’s team training regimen for elite track athletes.
Ms. Kamalova is recognized as an extraordinary and outstanding specialist in artistic gymnastics whose ability allows her to work at the world level in her field. She is knowledgeable in training techniques of modern artistic gymnastics and has great theoretical and practical information in physical and physiological preparation for the highest caliber gymnasts and is a caring coach to her athletes. She holds a Master of sports of gymnastics and is an honored coach of Russia.
The names of gymnasts prepared by Dina Kamalova include Nailia Mustafina and Anastasia Karpova, who are the winners of several National and International competitions. Ms. Kamalova also prepared Russian National Team Member Aliya Mustafina, who won the Russian National Championship in 2009, European Championship in 2008, and is the winner of many National and International meets. Aliya Mustafina also represented Russia as a member of their artistic gymnastics team at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
In 2009 Ms. Kamalova moved to Plano, Texas in the United States and joined the team in WOGA with Valeri Liukin and Nataliya Marakovoy where she worked with Valeri and well-known group of elites such as Ivana Hong, Rebecca Bross, Katelyn Ohashi, Lizzie Leduc, Grace McLaughlin and McKenzie Wofford.
In December 2010 she relocated to Denver, Colorado where she was the head coach of women’s gymnastics at 5280 Gymnastics.
In August 2015, Dina became the owner of DK Gymnastics. She is recognized as an outstanding specialist in her field and emphasizes serious, professional training in the techniques of modern artistic gymnastics. As a disciplined, yet caring coach, Ms. Kamalova believes everyone has the potential to be a champion.
ADRIAN DOMINGUEZ - USAG Women's Team Coach
Coach Adrian brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion for gymnastics to the LI Elite Coach Family. Hailing from Cuba, he honed his coaching expertise while leading the national teams for boys gymnastics, girls gymnastics, and trampoline before venturing to the United States.
With a strong commitment to guiding athletes not only in achieving their gymnastics goals but also in life, Coach Adrian has left an indelible mark on the gymnastics community.
Experience:
Coach Adrian's journey in the United States began as a Gymnastics Coach at Chelsea Piers Gymnastics, NY, from 2020 to 2021. Specializing in the Uneven Bars and Vault, he played a pivotal role in nurturing young talents, crafting conditioning plans, and imparting fundamental gymnastics skills.
Prior to his tenure at Chelsea Piers, Coach Adrian served as a Gymnastics Coach at Gold Medal Gymnastics Centers, NY, from 2014 to 2020. As the Head Coach of the girls USAG competition team, he led athletes across all USAG levels, fostering excellence in compulsory to optional levels. Notably, Coach Adrian spearheaded the establishment of an elite training program, grooming aspirants for the TOPS and HOPES programs. Under his guidance, numerous gymnasts attained qualifications for State, Regional, and National Competitions, while his participation in Gymnastics College showcases facilitated opportunities for college recognition.
Education:
Coach Adrian holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Sports and Recreation from Manuel Fajardo University of Science of Physical Culture and Sports in Havana, Cuba. He has also pursued Graduate Courses in Arbitration, Technical and Methodical Improvement, Theory and Methodology of Sports Training, and Psychology, enriching his coaching repertoire with a comprehensive understanding of sports science and pedagogy.
Coach Adrian's dedication to nurturing gymnasts' potential both on and off the mat makes him an invaluable addition to the LI Elite Coach Family. His expertise, coupled with his unwavering passion, ensures that gymnasts under his guidance not only excel in the sport but also flourish as individuals.