Sergio Galvez, with Capital Gymnastics National Training Center in Burke, Va., has been named the National Tumbling Team Head Coach and Austin White, with World Elite Gymnastics in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., has been named the National Double Mini Team Head Coach. These positions are responsible for the creation of training and competition plans for their respective team programs. These individuals, communicating with National Team athletes and their coaches, will set training goals and expectation for various camps. These individuals will also work with the Program Director and High Performance Coordinator in developing the following:
- Annual and quadrennial goals for the program
- Training camp schedules, goals, staffing and objectives
- Communication to National Team athletes and coaches that include maintaining bi-weekly updates to ensure progress is being made
- Reports to Program Director
“I am humbled and honored to receive this role and further my passion for the sport,” said White, “I am excited about the prospect of working with coaches and athletes across the country to continue Team USA’s success. It is my mission to maintain our proven foundation and pursue the excellence that our double mini program has grown accustomed to.”
“Accepting the position of Head Tumbling Coach for USA is not only an honor, but also a great responsibility that I will continue to uphold with great pride,” said Galvez, “Our goals as a program will continue to be about regaining medal status for Team USA, to continue to build trust and collaboration amongst our great coaches and to improve the talent and success of our National Team. My knowledge and experience in the world stage will be a great asset to continue to improve the program to higher standards.”