Full-Time Senior Coaches
JOANNE
Kindergym Manager; Recreation and Development coach
Joanne was a national medal-winning gymnast in Ireland who went on to coach Olympic start squad and National Development children. She worked in Ireland as a Recreational Manager and Head Coach for many years. Highly respected and skilled in coaching and training, Joanne was also a panelist judge for Gymnastics Ireland for seven years. She has worked across all age groups and levels from Kindergym to adults, designing club programs and individual training programs as well as staff training at all levels.
FIONA
Recreation, Kindergym & Development coach; Birthday Party Manager
Originally from the UK, Fiona has coached a wide range of ages and abilities from Kindergym to adults. She was the head of the boys competition squad at her previous gym taking them to both regional and national level competitions. She took a break from coaching to travel and explore new opportunities before deciding to get back into coaching. She likes to use her knowledge of other sports and movement to find fun and adaptable exercises she can incorporate into her coaching sessions.
RHONA
Kindergym and Recreation coach
Rhona was an Acrobatic gymnast from a young age and has years of experience coaching a wide variety of Gymnastics disciplines and age groups. She holds qualifications including WAG, Pre-School, Acrobatic, Free-Style, Trampoline & General Gymnastics plus an honour’s degree in Sport & Business Management. Originally from Scotland but loves to travel and has spent the past few years coaching in both Australia & New Zealand. She likes to focus her sessions on skill development plus ensuring a fun environment.
LAUREN
Sport Development Officer; Kindergym, Recreation and Adults coach
Originally from the UK, Lauren has a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Coaching and was a former Competitive Artistic/Tumbling Gymnast for 8 years with Scottish Gymnastics. She has coached both Competitive and Recreational Gymnastics from Preschool to Adult. Lauren uses her knowledge of sport to motivate her groups and help gymnasts achieve and develop their full potential, while providing a fun learning environment.
The Y East Gymnastics has a fabulous team of coaches who are all passionate about gymnastics, coaching, and creating a fun, safe environment for everyone. Between us we have vast experience in gymnastics (of course), dance, acrobatics, ballet, circus, movement development, aerials and trampolining.
All coaches have passed their NSW Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR and do regular safeguarding training.
