“The environment here is liberating for the children.” Coach Yana Isakova about training at the Academy

Training sessions are under way for Lipetsk gymnasts at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.  

Coach Yana Isakova shared how her classes with student Lika Andreeva going.

“We tried today together with Lika to go through exercises that are new for her. It is rather difficult for her now to get accustomed to new elements and new moves; besides that, she also became confused. It is not enough that everything is of interest to them. They want to look at what others are doing and certainly they do not want to show themselves from the bad side. Coaches, and I in particular, now have to adapt to them. Taking hold of myself more in a certain case. To have an understanding that they are actually small children and they need a certain approach,” the coach said. 

Yana explained how the conditions at the Academy help the athletes.

“The setting created here for children makes them bolder. This is surely helpful for her in competing situations, to behave properly, to know how to concentrate. To be able to focus, to be able to perform. This is definitely a great experience for them,” Yana said. 

 Her student Lika also noted the training conditions.

 “It is very comfortable for me here! Everything is beautiful! It is very convenient at the Academy,” she said. 

 The Academy training camps for gymnasts from Lipetsk will last until October 30.