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Hong Jiang Hong began as an Elite professional
gymnast in 1972 for the Fujian, China team and competed both at the professional level and university level for twelve years.
He graduated in 1984 from Beijing Normal University with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and competed at the Chinese
National Champtionships throughout his competitive career. In 1984, Hong became an Elite Coach for the Fujian Elite team. Three
of Hong's former gymnasts became National Team Members to compete internationally and one of these gymnast competed worldwide
in the Asia Games, the 1991 World Cup, World Championships, and the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. In 1988, Hong relocated to
the U.S and resided in Chicago, IL for 12 years where he was Head Coach for an elite program. With over 35 years
personal gymnastics experience, including 23 years of coaching, Hong's experience, education, training and philosophy are the
key to the success of his gymnasts.
Michelle Jiang Michelle began
her gymnastics career in 1973 and was a member of the Elite professional team for the Beijing City, China Elite team.
Michelle not only competed at the professional level, but also at the university level for Beijing Normal University.
Graduating in 1985 from the Department of P.D. with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education. Michelle competed in and took
a championship in the Chinese National University Games. Michelle
has over 30 years personal gymnastics experience to include 22 years of coaching at all levels. In 1985 after graduating,
Michelle was invited to coach for the Beijing Normal University Elite program. In 1988, along with Hong, Michelle relocated
to Chicago, IL, and coached for 12 years prior to moving to Colorado in 1988. Michelle's coaching philosophy, education, experience
and talent to "bring the best" out of her gymnasts are key to the success of her gymnastics team. Michelle's father,
Mr. Jibai Feng has held distinguished poistion at both the Chinese National and International levels. Mr. Feng has held the
positions of Executive Member of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), Vice President of the Chinese Gymnastics Federation,
President of the Asia/China Men's Gymnastics Technique Committee and now holds the title of Honorary Member of FIG since
retiring. As a former professional gymnast (and professional hockey player), Mr. Feng's presence in the gym upon visits to
the Colorado are anticipated and well received by the gymnasts.
Coach Michael Michael Martin has been a coach at Chatfield Gymnastics since
August of 2004. While attending college in Houston, TX, he began his coaching career. Michael owned his own gymnastics club
for eight years and was the Recreational Director of Brown's Junior Olympics in Houston. Coach Michael's belief is that
all children should have a wonderful time in the sport of gymnastics and develop a life long appreciation for athletics regardless
of their skills or abilities.Coach Michael coaches the Preschool program, recreational classes and the Hot Shots program.
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Coach Amanda Coach Amanda is a former Chatfield Gymnastics, Level 9, team member and has been coaching at the club for
the past four years. She instructs the Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels through Pre-team. Many of Coach
Amanda's former gymnasts have placed well at the State level due to her attention to detail, skill, and obvious love
for the sport.
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