I began working at WYCDC in 2001.  I was a professional basketball player in Russia before I came to United States.  I have more than 25 years of experience teaching at American and Russian elementary and middle schools.

My main goals are to teach young children the fundamentals of sports games such as basketball, soccer, track and field and elements of gymnastics. I want to provide opportunities to children to learn and practice these skills. 

I work with children from 2 - 21 years.  At WYCDC I have a special group of 4-5 year olds who practice basketball twice a week.