Meet the team

What do you love about coaching?
Helping gymnasts conquer their fears and perceived limitations, enabling them to achieve goals beyond their initial expectations

What do you do when you aren't coaching?
I'm currently learning JavaScript and Google Script, all while being at the beck and call of my dog!

What do you think you are best at in the gym?
Arriving early to ensure that the setup and preparations are perfect for the gymnasts

What is your favourite Food?
All food!

Do you have any pets or children?
Shadow (my furry child), Kevin and Katie (my children), plus Jasmine,Imogen, Dylan, and Audrey (my grandchildren)

Who is your favourite/most inspiring sport sperson?
The people who inspire me aren't famous - Liz Viney and Adam Paterson

Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?
The most interesting thing about me is, that there is nothing interesting about me!

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What do you love about coaching?
I have a passion for working with both children and athletes. Seeing the joy in their eyes after they learn a new skill or achieve results, whether it's earning medals in competitions or simply being happy after a productive session, is incredibly rewarding

What do you do when you aren't coaching?
Although gymnastics is my number 1, when i'm not coaching, I like to take part in other sports

What do you think you are best at in the gym?
I never consider myself the best! I always view myself as a part of the team. It's important to contribute, seek help when needed, and learn from others

What is your favourite Food?
Italian Food

Do you have any pets or children?
I have a son (20) and a daughter (24)

Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?
Zoltan Magyar (Hungarian former gymnast)

Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?
I'm a singer in a rock band and I love to paint pictures

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What do you love about coaching?
I love helping the gymnasts develop their skills and learn new moves

‍What do you do when you aren't coaching?
I go out with my friends and shop way too much!

‍What do you think you are best at in the gym?
Falling off things!!!

‍What is your favourite Food?
Spaghetti Bolognese

‍Do you have any pets or children?
I have 2 cats, called Jelly and Elvis. I also have a dog called Louie

‍Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?
Rodri

‍Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?
I was a national street dance champion

What do you love about coaching?
Seeing the excitement that comes from a gymnast achieving their goals and mastering a new skill is truly rewarding!

What do you do when you aren't coaching?
I love to travel and want to see as much of the world as I can. I'm adventurous, so love anything from skydiving to crazy golf. You name it, I’m there!

What do you think you are best at in the gym?
I have the title of being the loudest!

What is your favourite Food?
Doughnuts

Do you have any pets or children?
I have a dog (Jasper)

Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?
Tom Daley

Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?
I used to live in Africa…for 2 weeks :-)

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What do you love about coaching?
I love passing my knowledge onto the gymnasts and how rewarding it is when they get new skills

‍What do you do when you aren't coaching?
More coaching!

‍What do you think you are best at in the gym?
I love choreography and making conditioning fun (My Gymnasts will have to tell you if it’s something i’m good at though!)

‍What is your favourite Food?
Mash Potato

‍Do you have any pets or children?
A rescue dog - Black lab cross collie called LuLu

‍Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?
I have so many! Beth Tweddle, Claudia Fragapane, Joanna James, VanessaFerrari

‍Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?
I’ve competed at the Team gym British Championships and I’ve been on the TV show Gymstars (in the background but that still counts!!)

What do you love about coaching?
Seeing the gymnasts excitement and happiness when they learn new skills. I also love seeing their development over time

What do you do when you aren't coaching?
I love a range of music, attending concerts and Festivals, and experimenting with makeup and hairstyles for fresh looks!

What do you think you are best at in the gym?
Helping children that may be a little nervous, motivating them to enjoy themselves and participate actively.

What is your favourite Food?
Sushi!

Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?
Beth Tweddle and Usain Bolt

Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?
I have arachnophobia even though I like spooky things

What do you love about coaching?
Seeing the excitement and pride of achieving anew skill, along with the giggles and enjoyment of a good session

‍What do you do when you aren't coaching?
I like to cook, shop and play video games

‍What do you think you are best at in the gym?
Planning fun and interesting activities for the gymnasts to do both in class and at camp. I also love finding a way to merge a variety of fun themes and gymnastics activities for our preschool gymnasts to enjoy and develop

‍What is your favourite Food?
Pickles! (& anything BBQ)

‍Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?
Megan Rapinoe

‍Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?
I’m secretly (or rather not so secretly) a Taylor swift fan!!

What do you love about coaching?
I love the excitement during lessons! Being able to help guide students through challenges and seeing the improvements made

‍What do you do when you aren't coaching?
I’m either in the gym training, teaching swimming and climbing or just relaxing at home

‍What do you think you are best at in the gym?
Helping gymnasts stay motivated by giving them the confidence to attempt skills and to keep trying

‍What is your favourite Food?
Nandos

‍Do you have any pets or children?
I have a small cockerpoo called Ruby

‍Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?
Nile Wilson

‍Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?
I used to be an elite men’s artistic gymnast, my favourite apparatus was the pommel horse

What do you love about coaching?
I love making my coaching sessions fun and engaging

‍What do you do when you aren't coaching?
I spend my days at school, and my free time is dedicated to playing hockey for Trojans

‍What do you think you are best at in the gym?
Making people smile and laugh

‍What is your favourite Food?
A big beefy burger

‍Do you have any pets or children?
I have a shnoodle puppy called Mabel

‍Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?
James Ward Prowse

‍Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?
I have met Ed Sheeran in person and have a photo with him

What do you love about coaching?
I love being in the gym! There is always a great energy and everyone having a good time. Treasure is where I grew up and I love to see the next generation of gymnasts experiencing that

‍What do you do when you aren't coaching?I

love to travel and take my dog on walks

‍What do you think you are best at in the gym?

‍I love making displays and seeing the gymnasts get to show off their new skills

‍What is your favourite Food?

‍Any food from Wagamamas

‍Do you have any pets or children?

‍I have a dog called Clover, a springer spaniel cross with a cockapoo

‍Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?

‍Nile Wilson

‍Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?

‍I went to Nepal on a volunteering trip of April this year. I also used to be a competitive acro gymnast with treasure and could hold a handstand for 1 minute

What do you love about coaching?
Helping each child grow and develop in a fun learning environment and sharing my love for the sport‍

What do you do when you aren't coaching?

‍Aerobic and adult gymnastics, aerial hoop, exercising, doing jigsaw puzzles and spending time with animals

‍What do you think you are best at in the gym?

‍Having a good knowledge-base to bring into my coaching

‍What is your favourite Food?

‍Cake with a good coffee

‍Do you have any pets or children?

‍I have 2 pet rats, called Ruby and Rosey

‍Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?

‍Simone Biles - she is just a legend!

‍Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?
I have 3 degrees including an MSc in Clinical Exercise Science and an BScin Sport, Fitness and Coaching

What do you love about coaching?
I love seeing children enjoy themselves and learning new skills

‍What do you do when you aren't coaching?
I’m either at school, playing rugby or out with my friends!

‍What do you think you are best at in the gym?
Making sure everyone learns new things and enjoys themselves at the same time

‍What is your favourite Food?
Burgers! I love them

‍Do you have any pets or children?
I have a dog called Colin

‍Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?
Owen Farrell - he shows that things work out if you try hard enough

‍Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?
I will always do what I can to try and make anything as fun as possible andI will give almost anything a go!

What do you love about coaching?

‍Seeing the Children's excitement when they achieve new skills

‍What do you do when you aren't coaching?

‍I train in Acro Gymnastics

‍What do you think you are best at in the gym?

‍Finding ways for everyone to challenge themselves with harder skills

‍What is your favourite Food?

‍Watermelon

‍Do you have any pets or children?

‍I have a brown and white dog called Clover

‍Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?

‍Simone Biles

‍Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?

‍I started gymnastics when I was 4

What do you love about coaching?
I love helping to allow people to achieve their goals and being able to teach others a sport I was and still am very passionate about

‍What do you do when you aren't coaching?
I am a cheerleader and I also love working out at the gym

‍What do you think you are best at in the gym?

‍I’m good at being a supportive coach and being helpful and respectful to others

‍What is your favourite Food?
Chicken nuggets!

‍Do you have any pets or children?
I have 2 cats called Rocky and Daisy

‍Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?
Simone Biles

‍Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?
I am Coeliac

What do you love about coaching?

‍Being able to inspire and help others achieve their goals

‍What do you do when you aren't coaching?
I train in Tumble

‍What do you think you are best at in the gym?

‍I’m good at being helpful to others

‍What is your favourite Food?

‍A roast dinner

‍Do you have any pets or children?
I have 2 dogs (Floss & Fern ), 3 ducks (Daisy, Waddle & Nugget) and a pig called Bunda

‍Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?
Simone Biles

‍Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?
I once held a handstand for 3 minutes!

What do you love about coaching?
Watching the gymnasts improve their skills

‍What do you do when you aren't coaching?
‍School work/revision, spend time with family and friends

‍What do you think you are best at in the gym?

‍Tumbling

‍What is your favourite Food?

‍Pizza

‍Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?

‍Simone Biles

‍Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?

‍I’m currently studying GCSE PE and using gymnastics as one of the units

What do you love about coaching?
The moment of celebration when a gymnast successfully masters a new move

What do you do when you aren't coaching?
I work with visually impaired children

What do you think you are best at in the gym?
Creating a team spirit amongst the gymnasts

What is your favourite Food?
Chicken

Do you have any pets or children?
Daughter Imi (13), dog Coco (11), cat Nova (1)

Who is your favourite/most inspiring sports person?
Dame Kelly Holmes

Do you have an interesting fact about yourself?
I participated in both the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2004 Olympics in Athens

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