Meet the Staff
Tatiana Kovaleva
head COACH
owner
Tatiana Kovaleva is originally from St. Petersburg, Russia. It was a love at first sight - TRAMPOLINE. At age 7 starting on the strict schedule of 6 days a week, she advanced to level 10 in just one year. She first made the Russian National trampoline team as a Junior, traveling to European Youth Championships and earning her Bronze Medal. Many successful international and National meets, bring her to her winning her very own WORLD Championships in 1996.
After retiring from the competition, Tatiana moved to the United States and began coaching. Just a few shorts years later, she led one of the best teams in the United States. In 2011, she became owner of the Elite Trampoline Academy.
She became the American coach for the 2012 Olympic games in London, England.
Her Achievements
LILLIAN ALBANESE
TEAM COACH
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
owner
Lillian Albanese, being a daughter of the owner she basically was born into trampoline program. Started at age 3,5 she achieved level 9 on trampoline by age 9. Winning a silver medal at the National Championships at 7 year of age. Decided to explore more sport and music she stopped trampoline at age 10, by being just a little short of competing level 10. She has been a big part of the gym helping and assisting with teaching kids from very young age. At age 16 she is handing school and work at the gym. She coaches recreational classes and team workouts with great professionalism and enthusiasm.
Her Achievements
Viachaslau Marozau
TEAM COACH
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Viachaslau Marozau was born and raised in Mogilev, Belarus. He first made the Belarus national trampoline team in 1988 and went on to make in 1994 the world championship team, taking home gold medals in 1993, 1995. Also, he became a winner of the world cup in 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995. After retiring from the competition, coach Slava (also known by this name) moved to the United States and became a part of the famous shows at Cirque Du Soleil in Orlando, FL "La Nouba." A few years later, he returned to the trampoline as a coach. With over 20 years of trampoline experience, he coaches trampoline and tumbling at ETA. He raised several students throughout his career, granted the title "Master of Sports of Belarus," and one of his athletes became a winner of the world championship.
His Achievements
Steven Gluckstein
TEAM COACH
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Steven Gluckstein is from Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. He started trampoline in 2000 at the age of 10, and he quickly found his niche. Winning over 8 national titles and several international events as a junior elite athlete, Steven was nominated for the senior national trampoline team in 2007. Steven achieved his ultimate dream of becoming an olympian in London in 2012, where he became the second man to represent the United States in the sport of trampoline. In 2009 and 2010, Steven won the US senior men's trampoline title at the visa national championships. In 2010, he was ranked number one globally in synchronized trampoline, winning the two-year world cup circuit. Steven also sits on the New Jersey state trampoline and tumbling board as the athlete representative and has been a category 1 USA judge since 2008.
His Achievements
JOIE BAUMAN
TEAM COACH
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Joie was raised in Holmdel, New Jersey, and grew up doing gymnastics. After switching from artistic gymnastics to trampoline at age 9, Joie began competing and continued jumping with Elite Trampoline Academy until she left the sport in 2012 as a junior elite athlete. Joie competed and medaled at a number of national and international meets held in the US. In 2015, Joie graduated from Holmdel High School where she was also a member of the Varsity Gymnastics Team.
Joie rediscovered her love for trampoline when she began coaching recreational gymnastics several years ago. She now coaches part-time at Elite Trampoline Academy and has enjoyed every minute of it.
Her Achievements
Joey Isenberg
TEAM COACH
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Joey Isenberg is a senior Elite trampolinist who started trampoline in 2008 at 7 years old. He has competed at multiple international meets and has won National titles and a silver medal in synchronized trampoline at the 2019 World age group championships. Joey loves coaching and helping people improve at the sport that he has put his all into as he has grown up.
His Accomplishments
Ava DeHanes
TEAM COACH
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Ava DeHanes is currently enrolled at Holmdel High School while balancing competing at the Elite Level of trampoline gymnastics and coaching. She started trampoline when she was only 6 years old and fell in love with learning the ins and outs of the sport. Whilst continuing her journey through the sport, she loves passing her knowledge down to younger athletes to, hopefully, light a spark in them to love trampoline gymnastics as much as she does.
Her Achievements
Juliana Okun
TEAM COACH
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Former Trampoline Elite Athlete is excited to be part of developing new generation of athletes.
Her Achievements
Keira Lynch
TEAM COACH
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Keira Lynch started her journey in trampoline gymnastics when she was 5 years old. She did trampoline for many years and competed as well. Keira won 8th in the National for Level 5 when she was younger.
Today, Keira is a high school student and loves to coach little kids here, at ETA.
She, also, enjoys playing soccer at a competitive level.
Her Achievements
Tessa Christopher
TEAM COACH
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Tessa started trampoline at the age of 7 doing rec classes, and continued on team up to the age of 14. She is a student at Middletown High School South and also participates in golf.
Tessa has medaled in multiple National competitions, winning gold at two. She competed at one International competition, and also made the Elite development program 3 years in a row.
Her Achievements
Sydney Buchanan
TEAM COACH
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Sydney Buchanan started trampoline gymnastics when she was 7 years old. She loves this sport for the opportunity it gives one to travel and compete all across the country. Sydney reached the Elite Level in trampoline at the age of 12. Currently, she is a high school student at Trinity Hall who also enjoys golf and swimming. Sydney loves to coach recreational classes and help kids progress in the sport all while having fun!
Her Achievements
Sarah Bruno
TEAM COACH
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Sarah Bruno started out by doing artistic gymnastics in 2013 at the age of 5. In 2019, when she was 11, she switched over to trampoline and started her journey. She began at Level 5 and worked her way up and now competes as a Junior Elite. She loves to coach kids and help them progress in trampoline.
Her Achievements
GRACE NICOSIA
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Grace Nicosia started her trampoline gymnastics journey at the age of 3 and currently competes as a Youth Elite Athlete. She enjoys sharing her passion for the sport with others through coaching. Grace has earned several titles and has had the opportunity to participate in the Elite Development Program twice.
Her Achievements
GRACE WAHL
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Grace began dancing at the age of two, training extensively in ballet before expanding into additional styles and competitive dance. Along with ballet and pointe, she studies and enjoys acro, lyrical, jazz, musical theater, hip hop, modern, and contemporary. She has performed in The Nutcracker with the Performing Arts Ensemble of New Jersey since the age of five and has earned multiple regional dance awards and recognitions, as well as selection to several national opening number teams.
Her passion for dance led her to ETA, where she continued to strengthen her tumbling and acro skills. Today, Grace teaches ballet to competition teams, coaches recreational classes, and leads birthday parties at ETA.
Outside of ETA and dance, Grace is a cheerleader for MHSN, a Girl Scout Media Girl and council delegate, and a student at Communications High School in Wall.
madeline zink
TEAM COACH
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Madeline Zink discovered trampoline gymnastics when she was 9 years old and from the start she was a natural. Madeline competed in the sport until she was 14. During her time competing, she placed 4th at Nationals for trampoline.
Madeline enjoys coaching the team and recreational classes, sharing her love for the sport.
Her Achievements
brittany rahey
TEAM COACH
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Brittany Rahey was born in Guatemala and came to the United States as an infant. She was raised and now resides in Middletown. She started recreational gymnastics at the age of three and progressed to pre-team by the age of four, and at ten she transitioned to trampoline gymnastics. In the years that followed, Brittany competed and medaled in many national and international events, while also being on her High School varsity gymnastics team. Brittany achieved the level of Junior Elite.
She graduated from Kean University with a BS degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Exercise Science. She is a certified personal trainer and is pursuing a degree as a physical therapy assistant. Brittany has been coaching trampoline for 10+ years. She enjoys seeing her students' progress in the sport she loves.
Her Achievements
Gia Valente CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Gia started trampoline in 2018 when she was 11. She really enjoyed the classes so she joined the team and started out as level 5 and worked her way up to Elite Level. Gia loves coaching and helping kids.
Ryan wellmann CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Ryan started her journey off in artistic gymnastics at the age of 7. She then joined classes at ETA at the age of 9. She enjoyed taking classes so much that she joined the team a year later. Ryan coaches to share her enthusiasm and passion she has in this sport, hoping to pass it on.
Grayce guttadora CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Grayce is a senior at Saint John Vianney High School. She started taking gymnastics classes when she was 3, and then, at the age of 5, began her cheer journey in AYF. By the time she turned 10, Grayce was a competitive cheerleader. Today, she continues to cheer in high school and plans to do so in college. She enjoys teaching gymnastics and watching her students' skills progress.
Bianca Evangelista CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Bianca began her gymnastics journey at the age of 6, training in artistic gymnastics and competing for many years. During her competitive career, she earned two State Champion titles, reflecting her dedication, discipline, and passion for the sport.
Today, Bianca is a student at Middletown High School South and brings that same passion into her coaching at Elite Trampoline Academy (ETA). She loves working with young athletes, helping them build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy the process of learning.
Outside of the gym, Bianca enjoys running and staying active.
Veronica burakov CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Veronica began her gymnastics journey at the age of five in artistic gymnastics, where she trained for two years and developed a strong technical foundation and early love for the sport. At seven, she joined ETA classes, continuing to grow her skills and deepen her passion for gymnastics. By nine years old, she earned a place on the ETA Home Team, where her confidence, discipline, and commitment continued to flourish. At eleven, Veronica began her competitive team journey at ETA, embracing both the challenges and rewards of competing. Alongside her development as an athlete, Veronica has discovered a genuine love for coaching. She is passionate about mentoring young gymnasts, helping them build confidence, strengthen fundamentals, and experience the same joy and excitement that gymnastics has brought to her life.