Valerie Zimring-Schneiderman was a rhythmic gymnast on the 1984 U.S. Olympic Team and competed on two World Championships teams in 1981 and 1983. A member of the U.S. Rhythmic National Team from 1979-1985, she was the 1984 U.S. all-around and hoop champion and the 1978 junior all-around, rope, ball and clubs National Champion. The UCLA graduate worked for NBC Sports as a technical advisor during the 1988 and 1996 Olympic Games and has experience with television commentary work.