Coaches

Olga has over 35 years of coaching experience, holds the Master of Sport Title, and is one of the top rhythmic gymnastics coaches in the country. Her successful program has produced many different level champions over the years, including local, state and region championships winners, and the US National Champion Bethesda native Julie Zetlin, who was also titled as Pan

American Championships and Games Campion, World Championships Finalist, and 2012 Olympian. Olga is a certified JO (USA) and FIG (International) Brevet Judge.

Under Olga’s leadership, young protegees achieve their own personal goals, whether it is to become a better athlete, improve flexibility, compete at the Junior Olympics or represent the country and the team at international competitions. Developing strong bonds with the sport

and the club, former gymnasts keep coming back to either become coaches/instructors or to volunteer at the competitions.

Olga’s continued success has allowed her to expend her stuff to include gifted choreographers, outstanding rhythmic and ballet instructors, a knowledgeable conditioning trainer and a marketing specialist.

While the USA Gymnastics active member Olga was entitled “Coach of the Year”, has been serving in Elite Coaches Committee, Rhythmic Program Committee, and the USAGym Administrative Committee Region 5 Chair. 

From 2017 to 2026 -  USAGym National Judge Representative.

From 2025 to present - USAGym Elite Coaches Representative. 

 Julie Zetlin is a former elite rhythmic gymnast who represented the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Throughout her competitive 18-year career, she achieved numerous national and international accomplishments, including winning the 2010 U.S. National All-Around Championship, earning three gold medals at the 2011 Pan American Games, and capturing three gold medals at the 2012 Pacific Rim Championships. She also represented the United States at five World Championships and made history in 2010 by becoming the first American woman since 2003 to advance to the all-around finals at the World Championships. In recognition of her outstanding career, Julie was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2016.

Rhythmic gymnastics has been a central part of Julie’s life since childhood. Olga, the head coach of Capital Rhythmics, coached Julie from the age of eight until her retirement from competitive gymnastics at 22, playing an instrumental role in her development as an athlete.

Julie began coaching rhythmic gymnastics in Los Angeles in 2013, sharing her knowledge and passion for the sport with the next generation of gymnasts. She later helped run a gymnastics facility in Seattle, where she served as assistant head coach and program director, gaining valuable experience in athlete development, coaching, and program leadership.

After taking a break from rhythmic gymnastics, Julie has recently returned to the coaching world and couldn’t be happier to be back. She loves every second of working with children, helping them develop their skills, build confidence, overcome challenges, and discover their potential. Having experienced the sport from the perspectives of both an elite athlete and a coach, Julie understands the importance of patience, encouragement, and individualized guidance. She strives to create a positive and supportive environment where every gymnast feels inspired to learn, grow, and celebrate their accomplishments. For Julie, one of the most rewarding aspects of coaching is watching children develop not only as athletes, but also as confident, resilient individuals who carry the lessons they learn in gymnastics into everyday life. 

Ballet teacher and recreational classes teacher (currently works on demand) 

 Irina is a talented and dedicated professional in the field. Graduated from Krasnodar State Academy of Art (Class of Choreography) she couldn’t stop dancing and choreographing. For many years Irina was performing as a member of State Ensemble in addition to work as a choreographer for the different studios and Art schools.   Not only she has an intention to teach the others, Irina also is a passionate tango dancer herself.

 Before started working at Capital Rhythmics in 2016 Irina was teaching in Russian Ballet Academy in Columbia for 2 years, and successfully implemented her teaching methods into the school program.