OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe in a friendly environment that promotes self-esteem, self-confidence and an all round positive experience. This can only be achieved by having professional, caring, energetic, and qualified instructors, who love children and love their job.

OUR STAFF

NICOLAE PIPEREA – OWNER/INSTRUCTOR

Nicolae grew up in Bucharest, Romania. His sporting background began at an early age. He became an accomplished soccer player, competing for the Romanian  First Division Club "Sportul Studentesc". Also, he was part of the Romanian Junior National teams program. Later he competed for Lohne Obernbeck soccer team in  Germany. In 1992 he graduated the Academy of Physical Education and Sports of Bucharest. In 1994 Nicolae moved to the United States to seek out other opportunities and a better way of life. The rest speaks for itself. Becoming United States Citizens in 2002, Nicolae resides in Stamford with his wife Daniela, and two daughters, Georgiana and Nicole.

Former Professional Soccer Player – Romania & Germany
Bachelor Degree in Physical Education with specialization in Soccer and Tennis -National Academy of Physical Education & Sports, Bucharest, Romania-
Romanian Coaching Licenses:
UEFA "A"  Soccer License 
Tennis Coaching License

American Soccer Coaching Licenses:
NSCAA International Coaching Diploma  
NSCAA Premier Coaching License
USSF Youth National Coaching License
USSF D National Coaching License
USA Gymnastics – National Safety Certification
USA Gymnastics Professional Member
CPR & First Aid Certification
Co-Host – Romanian Junior National Gymnastics Exchange
Former Head Girls Soccer Coach – Greenwich High School, Greenwich, CT
Former Head Boys Soccer Coach – Darien High School, Darien, CT
Connecticut Olympic Development Program coaching staff member
Owner – NFSC (Nicolae’s Fun Soccer Club)
Owner – Jack Rabbits Gymnastics Club, LLC

AUGUSTINA BADEA: INSTRUCTOR

Augustina, brings with her a lot of gymnastics experience, acumulated in over 30 years. She had started her gymnastics carier at age 5, after seeing Nadia Comaneci on TV, at " Clubul Sportiv Scolar II", Bucharest, Romania. Very shortly after that she entered the competitive gymnastics arena in Romania. At age 12, Augustina was included in the Romanian Junior National Gymnastics Team, at Onesti, Romania. At age 14, Augustina made the Romanian National Gymnastics Women Team, at Deva, Romania. She competed internationally in Poland, Germany, Belgium, etc. In 1987 Augustina Badea competed in Virginia, at USA McDonald Cup, at age 16.

Competition Results

1986
Leningrad International:  7th AA
Moscow News International:  2nd AA, 2nd UB, 2nd FX

1987
American Cup:  5th AA
Belgian Gym Masters:  5th AA, 2nd V, 3rd FX
Intl. Mixed Pairs:  3rd Team

1988
Cottbus International:  4th AA, 3rd UB, 3rd FX
Gander Memorial:  3rd AA

After retiring, Badea coached in Germany and came back to the USA in November 1991, where she coached at Westchester Gymnastics and Dance in Hawthorne, NY(beginners to level 7), West Valley Gym, California(level 5,6,7,8), and International Gym, California(beginners to level 10).

DANIELA PIPEREA- ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

USA Gymnastics – National Safety Certification

CPR/AED FOR PROFESSIONAL RESCUERS and HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

OLGA GINTSBERG- INSTRUCTOR

USA Gymnastics – National Safety Certification