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About Me
Hi! Welcome to my page :)
My name is Amanda Zygarowski. Also known as "Zig" haha! I am a 28 years old and located in Tampa Florida. I am a dog mom, coach, Tampa Bay Lightning fanatic, graphic designer, Marketing director and a photographer! I specialize in mainely sports photography but I am up for anything. I use natural light but make it gooood. If its my phone or my camera, I am constantly documenting everything. From little things like my dinners, Celsius drinks, my pup, friends & family, to trips/adventures I go on. Anything.
Growing up I used to take photos of everything. I started with a small point & shoot camera my papa gave me. Then came high school. I graduated in 2013 and after taking journalism for 4 years I was not 100% satisfied with my experience. I took that class to explore my creative side with designing the yearbook and getting field experience at high school sports/events in photography. I wasn't given the opportunity to learn or experience what being creative really meant in that class. After high school.. it was full send into teaching myself.
From that point forward, I've held myself to high standards when it comes to being creative. Everything has to be a certain way. After everytime I create something I go back and figure out how I can do it better. Most of the time I'm going out there and experimenting, trying new things, and figuring it all out!
To be honest..it has taken me a LONG time to step out of my comfort zone and display what I have done. Luckily, I have an amazing support system who constantly reminded me of how creative I am and how I need to get myself out there. So HERE WE GO!
Thanks y'all
Read below to get to know me on a personal level.
"Coach Zig "
My second home. Suncoast Gymnastics Academy.
I am a coach of a little over 10 years now! I am the head coach for the competitive Trampoline and Tumbling coach for Suncoast Trampoline and Tumbling and the director of the program. I couldn't be happier.
The stress, the practices, the competitions, the experiences, and the bags under my eyes... ALL WORTH IT.
Being a coach is not about just coaching/teaching the sport. It is so much more. Being a coach is about passion. Passion to make those athletes the best that they can be and passion for the sport itself. There is no better feeling than being a role model and helping athletes develop determination, discipline, work ethic, leadership, respect, heart & the list goes on and on. I am the head coach of all competitive trampoline and tumbling teams. I have coached developmental athletes who are just beginning the sport of T&T, helped produce multiple elite athletes , and coached Suncoast T&T's first ever Elite Developmental Team athlete for USA Gymnastics!
I'm not just a coach for suncoast I am actually the marketing director, social media manager, graphic designer, & photographer! Suncoast is the reason I became a little bit more serious about it all. I would see a flyer, and knew I could make it better. I knew I could boost engagement on social media and attract more families into the gym through my creativity. As an athlete growing up I wish I had photos of myself in all my sports and the special moments, so I decided I wanted to give back & do that for the athletes & their families at the gym.
Check out some of design work & photos for Suncoast!
Meet Bolt
My heart. Bolt will probably be on my page more then anyone or anything haha.
Bolt is not named after the Disney movie. He is named after my home team the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING! #GoBolts!
He is so so happy, smart, goofy, loving but also a little Trex. His favorite thing to do is wrestle, go outside & collect sticks ( He has a whole pile he made in the backyard ), and play with his cousins Kooper and Kinley ( My older brothers dogs ). His favorite snack has to be Bananas ( I HAVE to share my daily "Nanner" with him haha ). He is my best friend and my everything. I didn't know I could love something so much until I got him.
Be the Thunder
Hockey in Florida? TAMPA IS A HOCKEY TOWN! I am a Lightning fanatic! The atmosphere inside Amalie Arena during a Tampa Bay Lightning game is one you cannot describe or get enough of...it's home. I absolutely love it! I can't tell you how many people I have met through lightning twitter, watch parties, in person games, lightning meetups & more! From meeting Marty St. Louis when I was younger, watching the 2004, 2020, and NOW 2021 stanley cup game, getting up at 4 A.M to wait in line for playoff tickets with my brother (Shoutout to RJ who is a big penguins fan but my fav person to go to games with), going to the arena after morning skate to meet some players, every fan fest, every picture with thunderbug, every watch party, every game, & more. It's me.
Lightning game days are a big deal in this household. Thunderstruck must be played. Bolts gear must be worn. Cheering loudly is an absolute must. There is nothing better then screaming your loudest, dancing to a celebration, & being apart of a community where everyone is cheering for the same team. All I got to say is if you know me it's always... LETS GO BOLTS ϟ
Stanley Cup Champions 2004,2020,2021
