[2] She served as a physical training officer in the general staff of the Israeli Army.
At the end of military service, Ayelet was asked to remain in the army with a contract ready, but she decided to return to gymnastics, this time as a coach.
[1] A graduate of the Ruppin Academic Center, she has a bachelor's degree in business administration and sports management.
[3] Since 2009, she has been the coach of Linoy Ashram,[1] a multiple winner of World and European Championships,[4] as well as the Tokyo Olympic champion.
[6] After her achievement in Tokyo she's been appointed as the head coach of the Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team until 2028,[7] meaning Zussman is currently not only coaching the nation's top individuals, like Daria Atamanov the 2022 European champion,[8] but the group as well[9] after Vigdorchik went to train the Russian team.