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Meet the Owners

Natalie and Marshall Long, owners of Virginia International Gymnastics, bring more than 60 years of combined gymnastics competition and coaching experience to VIGS. Marshall has been coaching gymnastics since 1994, and Natalie since 1998. Over the past three decades, they have positively influenced thousands of athletes and families throughout the Richmond area and beyond. As longtime coaches and proud co-owners, they are deeply committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where athletes can grow, succeed, and develop a lifelong love of the sport.

Get to Know Our Coaches & Staff

The instructors and coaches at Virginia International Gymnastics Schools are a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing a fun, exciting, and rewarding gymnastics experience for your child. 

To help ensure a safe environment for every gymnast, all staff members are required to complete training in key safety topics, including CPR and First Aid certification, and register with USA Gymnastics as Professional or Instructional Members. Our team is National Safety Certified, SafeSport Certified, and background checked through USA Gymnastics. Staff also complete in-house VIGS safety training, and we prioritize continuing education through seminars, clinics, and state, regional, and national training opportunities.

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Laura Toro

Head Coach

Since 2008

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Marshall Long

Coach - Levels 7 / 8 / 9 / 10

Since 2008

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Eddie Green

Coach - Levels 7 / 8 / 9 / 10

Since 2008

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Natalie Long

Coach - Levels 5 / 6

Since 2008

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Adam Flazenbaum

Coach - Levels 5 / 6

Since 2026

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Addi Mansini

Coach - Level 5

Since 2024

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Caroline Kirsch

Coach - Level 4

Since 2023

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Joy Smith

Coach - Level 4

Since 2019

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Brooke Georgel

Coach - Level 4 / 5

Since 2024

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Jennifer King

Coach - Level 3

Since 2025

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Kailey Shevalier

Coach - Level 3

Since 2023

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MacKenzie Kirsch

Coach - Level 3 / 4

Since 2026

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Margaret Ann Word

Coach - Level 3

Since 2026

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Denise Conway

Coach - Level 2

Since 2011

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Taylor Martinez

Coach - PreTeam

Since 2016

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Virginia International Gymnastics School offers competitive and recreational gymnastics training in Richmond, VA, helping athletes build strength, confidence, and discipline.

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