Al Reilly joined SVGC in 1979, and became our Head Coach in 1989. Al lives and surfs in Santa Cruz when he is not in the gym. A former competitive gymnast, Al has more than 30 years of coaching experience working with preschool to college level athletes and is a member of the United States Elite Coaches Association for Women's Gymnastics. Al holds a B.S. in Physical Education, a B.A. in Psychology, and state of California teaching credentials for pre-K through grade 12 as well as for California Community Colleges. Al's friendly and easy going nature combined with his coaching philosophies and extensive experience make for an enjoyable training environment inspiring our athletes to do their best and succeed in competition. Our gymnasts learn more than just gymnastics skills under the guidance of our coaches, they learn the value of dedication and determination and a work ethic that will stay with them in and out of the gym.
Sunnyvale Gymnastics Club 6:1 gymnast to coach ratio provides quality gymnastics instruction. Our coaches are Safety Certified through USA Gymnastics and have competitive gymnastics experience. The varied experiences and expertise of our coaches combine to provide positive and enthusiastic gymnastic instruction to bring out the best in every gymnast.