Iva Krmelova

   Ivona became a member of the Czechoslovakian Junior National Team at age 12.  In 1983, Iva was the Junior National All-Around Champion.  She became the Czechoslovakian National Champion in 1986.  Iva competed at the 1987 World Championships held in Rotterdam, Holland and in 1988, the Olympic Games which were held in Seoul, Korea where her team {Czech Republic} took 7th.

    During her competitive years, Iva was always coaching younger girls.  In 1988, Iva went on to study at the Sports Institute of Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic where she later graduated in 1993.  She also became a gymnastics Judge with a No. 2 Judges Rating.  After a few years of coaching in her hometown, Iva moved to the United States and began coaching in Florida.  Iva joined the Sunburst Coaching Staff in August of 1998.

  Paul became a member of the Czech Junior National Team in 1990.  He has four Junior National Championship titles and was a member of the Czech National Team in 1993.  Paul competed at the Junior European Championships held in Geneva, Switzerland in 1992 and in 1993 at the European Championships held in Prague, Czech Republic.  In 1996 he competed again in the European Championships which were held in Jyavesjyka, Finland.   Paul also competed at two World Championships, the first in 1994 held in Dortmund, Germany and the second in 1995 held in Sabae, Japan.

    Paul started coaching gymnastics in 1992.  Even while training for his world class competitions, he always found time to help the younger gymnasts.  Paul studied at the Sports Institute of Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. He holds a No. 2 Judges Rating.