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ABOUT US
Freedom Academy was founded in 2015 by a former Ukrainian gymnast Lilly (Esipova) Downs.
OUR MISSION
-To unleash the potential of every child
-To help your children acquire necessary life skills such as discipline, dedication, perseverance, leadership, teamwork and time-management.
-To introduce a healthy lifestyle
-To teach how to set the right goals and how to achieve them
OUR GOAL
Is to provide a positive, educational, fun and safe environment for your children.
Some facts about us:
✔ We are members of USA Gymnastics since 2015 and AAU since 2018.
✔ We regularly attend USA Gymnastics, AAU and FIG webinars, attend coaches clinics and camps, take educational classes from world-class specialists.
✔ We cooperate with world-class athletes such as Aliaksandra Yakushava (2 Times World Champion, team Belarus)
✔ In house State, Regional and National medalists.
✔ In house certified FIG judge.
✔ We work with athletes and dancers from around the world including celebrities, national champions and world recognized athletes.
✔ We continue growing,educating ourselves and improving our services non-stop.
MEET OUR TEAM
Lilly Downs
FOUNDER AND HEAD-COACH
"Today I am doing something that is my life's purpose. I am a coach. It's my passion!
My definition of a coach is someone who inspires, challenges, encourages, supports, and who motivates action and belief within another person." - Lilly Downs
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USA Gymnastics Member (USAG) and AAU Member
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NJ STATE Levels 3-6 Representative by USAG
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AAU Educational Director
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National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine
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Former Ukrainian Rhythmic Gymnast
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Ukrainian National Cheerleading Team
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8 years of coaching experience
Aliaksandra Yakushava
ONLINE GUEST COACH
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National Belarusian Team Member 2009-2013 of Rhythmic Gymnastics
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2 Time World Champion
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European Championship Bronze medalist
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Multiply Champion of International Tournaments
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5 Time National Champion
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Belarusian State University of Physical Culture, Minsk
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FIG Certified Judge
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6 years of coaching experience
Albina Ghazaryan
BALLET COACH AND CHOREOGRAPHER
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Acting ballerina performing for NJBallet since 2015
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Trained at the Armenian National Ballet School
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Armenian National Ballet as a soloist in 2004.
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In 2011, she joined the Israel Ballet company as a principal dancer. Ms. Ghazaryan is a laureate of the Grigorovich International Ballet competition in 2010.
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Ballet coach with 8+ years of experience
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