OUR STAFF
At Diana's Rhythmic Club, our staff come from a diverse training backgrounds in rhythmic gymnastics, artistic gymnastics and dance. Our team has strong professional qualifications, and brings decades of experience in domestic, international, and Olympic competition to our gym.
Diana Shaqir
Owner and Head Coach
CES, AS in Sports Medicine
Master of Sports in Rhythmic Gymnastics
Diana brings over 20 years of coaching experience to the gym. She has been selected as the Region 1 Coach of the Year multiple times, and has coached national champions. Diana coaches Levels 6-8 and our FIG Juniors and Seniors!
Mari Lira
AGG NorCal Owner
Xcel, Recreational & Flexibility Coach
B.S. Kinesiology Sport Management
Mari has over 8 years of coaching experience in California and Finland. She has worked with rhythmic gymnastics and also taught acrobatics, flexibility and technique for various dance, gymnastics, ice skating, and artistic swimming studios and individuals around the Bay Area. Mari is also the owner and director of AGG NorCal, the first Aesthetic Group Gymnastics club in Northern California.
Aliona Osadchaya
Team Coach, L3-5
More info coming soon!
Hazal Gurcan
Team Coach, Xcel Director & Coach,
Recreational Coach, Dance Teacher
B.A. Dance, B.A. Psychological Science
Hazal has been coaching rhythmic gymnastics for over 10 years. When she was younger, she trained extensively in dance, artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics. She has danced around the world (United States, Australia, Turkey), and been featured in choreography videos with award-winning choreographers. She graduated with degrees in Dance and Psychology from UC Irvine in 2022, and is currently pursuing Masters degrees from Johns Hopkins and Dartmouth College.
Isabelle Connor
Team Coach
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Team Member,
Group Rhythmic Gymnastics (USA)
Isabelle Connor is a 2021 Tokyo Olympian, Multiple National Champion, and Pan-American Silver Medalist. She is currently studying astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz.
Charlsie Green
Team Coach, L6-8 & FIG
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Alisa Filonova
Recreational Coach
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Noel Nam
Junior Coach
Noel began training in rhythmic gymnastics in 2017, and competed for 6 years until 2023, when she retired as an FIG Junior. During her time in the sport, she qualified for and competed at USA Nationals as part of an FIG Group Routine. After leaving the sport, Noel transitioned from rhythmic gymnastics to competitive dance, where she is now in her third year of training. She has been coaching with Diana's Rhythmic Club for 3 years.
Emiliya Ileeva
Xcel Coach
Emiliya has been involved with rhythmic gymnastics for most of her life. As a high level competitive gymnast, she developed strong technique, discipline and a deep appreciation for the sport. She has coached many gymnast across Northern and Southern California. Through coaching, she has gained experience in teaching routines, improving flexibility and coordination, and helping gymnasts grow both mentally and physically. She believes in creating a positive and supportive training environment where athletes feel confident, motivated, and proud of their progress.
Mariam Zazunishvili
Recreational Coach
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Olga Sibiriyov
Team Coach
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Kennedy Barnes
Recreational Coach
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Irina Filonova
Front Office
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