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Dearest Coach Tatiana Gutsu, thank you for your knowledge, inspiration, and kindness. We met almost two years ago when my daughter, Amelia, was almost 3 years old. Amelia has hypotonia, which means low muscle tone and floppy muscles. For Amelia, that includes fatiguing quickly and delayed motor skills. I was desperate to find someone, outside of her therapists, that was willing to work with Amelia 1 on 1. I came across your website where I learned that you offer 1 on 1 gymnastics classes for children with special needs. I was elated! Even as I recall the discovery, I get goosebumps.

At the time of Amelia’s first practice, she had been walking for 6 months. I could see you watching Amelia and envisioning ways you would help strengthen each of her muscles. Every practice, you put together an obstacle course that is specific to Amelia and targets different muscles. It’s incredible what you accomplish. Truly, you are an artist. In the last two years, she has come so far and you have been such a vital part of her growth and success. You create such a safe and positive place for Amelia. Every week Amelia has practice, she walks out stronger, more confident, and prouder. You do that!

Your patience and dedication are unmatched. You are genuinely beautiful inside and out. Words could not possibly be enough to thank you for everything that you have done for my family. I am beyond grateful for you and your passion.

Our daughter had never done gymnastics before outside of the recreational classes, but wanted to try more. We looked around and found Tatiana’s school near our home. Our daughter took an instant liking to Tatiana and the environment that’s encouraged at her gym.  Sometimes our daughter can be headstrong and not want to participate, or only do activities her way. Tatiana found a way to get through to her and encouraged her to focus, and to practice what was needed in order to improve.  As she continued, our daughter was extremely nervous during her first recitals, as well as and the competitions.  Tatiana was right there the whole way, giving her support and encouragement throughout the entire process. Our daughter now enjoys the competitions, and looks forward to both participating as an athlete, as well as being helpful to other athletes along the way. Tatiana continues to elevate the expectations for excellence, pushing our daughter to safely expand and improve her skills.  Our daughter now talks of helping new gymnasts as they enter the sport and wanting to be a coach.  Our daughter is potentially taking what started out as an enjoyable activity and sport to something much more.  Truly an example of a coach making a profound difference in a child’s life and leaving a lasting impression in more areas than just gymnastics.