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Eduactional Coordinators

Monica-Ellis

Monica Ellis

Educational Gymnastics Manager

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Shae Christian

Shae Christian

Oakleigh Campus Coordinator

Gymnastics History: I started gymnastics when I was 7 years old and continued through recreational, gymstar and teen programs until I was 14 years old.

Coach Accreditation: Intermediate +

Other Qualifications: Diploma of Sport and Development, First aid and CPR

Fun Fact: I bungee jumped in New Zealand in 2019

Why I became a coach: I become a coach to share my passion for gymnastics with the younger generation. My goal is to empower children and young people to become happy, confident and strong-willed through gymnastics and sport.

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Sienna Pennuto

Glen Waverley Campus Coordinator

Gymnastics History: I started WAG when I was six, training at BUGS then MLC. My family then moved interstate and I joined a club in Darwin!

Coach Accreditation: Intermediate WAG Coach

Other Qualifications: Intermediate Plus WAG Judge

Fun Fact: I competed in a gymnastics competition in Singapore!

Why I became a coach: I became a coach because I wanted to be involved in gymnastics after I stopped competing and pass on my gymnastics passion to the next generation of gymnasts.

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Anita Woon

Inclusion Coordinator

Gymnastics History: I started WAG when I was six, training at BUGS then MLC. My family then moved interstate and I joined a club in Darwin!

Coach Accreditation: Intermediate WAG Coach

Other Qualifications: Intermediate Plus WAG Judge

Fun Fact: I competed in a gymnastics competition in Singapore!

Why I became a coach: I became a coach because I wanted to be involved in gymnastics after I stopped competing and pass on my gymnastics passion to the next generation of gymnasts.

Eduactional Coach Mentors

Jordan Todd

Jordan Todd

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Full Name: Jordan Todd

Gymnastics History: 3 years in WGC edu program

Coach Accreditation: Intermediate +

Other Qualifications: First Aid Cert

Fun Fact: I play bass guitar in a Band

Why I became a coach: As a gymnast my coach at the time always encouraged me to become a coach and I’ve loved every moment of it since.

Michael Blight

Michael Blight

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics history: Did gymnastics for 7 years until 2016 then became a coach in 2018 

Coach accreditation: I’m a qualified scuba diver and training paramedic 

Fun fact: I like parkour and free running and can solve a rubrics cube in under 2 mins

Why I became a coach: I became a coach to be around gymnastics as I loved it growing up and wanted to continue to be apart of it

Taylor Montgomery

Taylor Montgomery

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics History: 9 years of gymnastics, competing in Ireland and for WGC national level 7

Coach Accreditation: Advanced module 1

Other Qualifications: first Aid, CPR

Fun Fact: I am northern Irish 

Why I became a coach: To help create a positive environment where others can learn and progress in the sport 

Tiana

Tiana Schurmann

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics History- I started gymnastics when I was 4 and competed until I was 14 in the national stream! After injury I had to stop training and so I began coaching. I moved from my hometown to Waverley in 2020 to coach alongside the incredible educational coaches.

Coach Accreditation- Intermediate with Spotting Qualifications 

Fun Fact- My favourite apparatus is Beam!

Why I Became a coach- When I was doing gymnastics myself, my coaches were the people I looked up to the most. Being able to be that role model whilst doing something I love is the exact reason I come to work everyday and have continued to coach for the past 7 years.

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Jessica Latimer

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastic history: Previous WGC National Level 8 Gymnast

Coach accreditation: GA Beginner Coach 

Fun fact: Currently completing year 10 

Why I became a coach: I became a coach because I love gymnastics and love seeing everyone having fun and laughing. 

Eduactional Coaches

Anya Wickremasinghe
Anya Wickremasinghe

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics History: Completed Waverley Gymnastics Centre Educational Level 8

Coach Accreditation: Intermediate Coach

Other Qualifications: 

Fun Fact: I bumped into Novak Djokovic at a beach after he won the Australian Open

Why I became a coach: I love to help kids achieve new gymnastics skills, whilst enjoying themselves

Chloe H

Chloe Hui

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics History: I completed the educational program about 2 years ago.

Coaching Accreditation: Beginner coach

Fun Fact: I love to play video games

Why I became a coach: I became a coach because I love working with children and building a relationship with them

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Sama Ahmed

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics History: I have been a gymnast for 12 years and I'm currently a level 9 gymnast at MLC gymnastics 

Coach Accreditation: I am a beginner coach 

Other Qualifications: I Have my child safe certificate work safety and hazard certificate 

Fun Fact: I speak fluent Arabic 

Why I became a coach: I became a coach to give kids a chance to try gymnastics and make some new friends and learn new skills whilst staying safe and having fun 

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Allyce Sturge

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Anni Sieranen

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Taneisha

Taneisha Thom

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics History: None, however have done acrobatics 

Coach Accreditation: Beginner 

Fun Fact: I have danced for 16 years  

Why I became a coach: To help edu gymnasts grow and develop a variety of skills but also have fun at the same time.

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Divnoor Kaur

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics History: I began gymnastics when I was 5 years old and competed up to state level 5 before pursuing coaching in Gymnastics and focusing on school. 

Coach Accreditation: Intermediate WAG and MAG Coach

Other Qualifications: Beginner WAG Judge

Fun Fact: I love to travel and explore!

Why I became a coach: To give back to the community of Gymnastics as it was a huge part of my life as a child and I hope to make Gymnastics enjoyable for every gymnast I come across just like it was for me.

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Adaelia Thomas

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics History: 2015- Present (Level 10)

Coach Accreditation: Beginner Coach

Fun Fact: My favourite colour is blue!

Why I became a coach: I love doing gymnastics and wanted to spread the love for the sport with other children. I also like giving back to the community and coaching smiling kids makes me very happy!

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Isabel Bulach

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics History: I did gymnastics for a year in prep!

Coach Accreditation: Beginner Coaching Accreditation

Fun Fact: My favourite food is ice-cream

Why I became a coach: I like working with kids because they are energetic and always make me laugh, doing the gymnastics is a bonus!

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Isabella Fewster

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics history: 4 years education program at WGC

Coach accreditation: Beginners coaching qualification

Fun fact: I use to do dance for 6 years before starting gymnastics!

Why I became a coach: I choose to become a coach as WGC as I have always had a strong interest and passion in gymnastics, and I loved the idea of being able to see and coach young gymnasts whilst in a positive learning environment and having fun!

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Max Narvaez

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gym History: level 6 Edu 

Qualifications: Beginner (but i’ve done intermediate online) 

Why I became a coach: I loved doing gym when I was little and I love seeing all the smiling faces the kids have when they come into the gym. 

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Mikaela Williams

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics History:  Educational Gymnastics Program at WGC in 2014, 6 months later I joined the National Gymnastics Program. Competitive gymnast reaching National Level 7. I retired from gymnastics in late 2019.  

Coach Accreditation:  WGC Coach Development Program and Beginner Coach Accreditation Theory and Practical

Other Qualifications:  Surf Rescue Certificate and am CPR certified. 

Fun Fact: I am a coeliac. 

Why I became a coach:  I always wanted to be a coach. I grew up practicing, learning, and understanding how skills are taught and achieved and I loved being a part of the gymnastics community and gym life.

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Charlotte Shin

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Max Narvaez

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gym History: level 6 Edu 

Qualifications: Beginner (but i’ve done intermediate online) 

Why I became a coach: I loved doing gym when I was little and I love seeing all the smiling faces the kids have when they come into the gym. 

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Mikaela Williams

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics History:  Educational Gymnastics Program at WGC in 2014, 6 months later I joined the National Gymnastics Program. Competitive gymnast reaching National Level 7. I retired from gymnastics in late 2019.  

Coach Accreditation:  WGC Coach Development Program and Beginner Coach Accreditation Theory and Practical

Other Qualifications:  Surf Rescue Certificate and am CPR certified. 

Fun Fact: I am a coeliac. 

Why I became a coach:  I always wanted to be a coach. I grew up practicing, learning, and understanding how skills are taught and achieved and I loved being a part of the gymnastics community and gym life.

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Charlotte Bird

Educational Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics History: Educational Gymnastics

Coach Accreditation: Intermediate + (Tumbling & Spring Module)

Other Qualifications: Certificate III and IV in Fitness, Certificate II in Sports and Recreation, First Aid, Beginner and Intermediate Gymnastics Coaching Quals, Supervisor Qual,

Fun Fact: I love travelling and have visited 22 countries so far!

Why I became a coach: Passion for children’s health and well being!

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Zhimei Ross

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Aisha Woon

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Amelia Tarulli

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Anishka Rajapakse

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Arunika Wali

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Daniela Castillo Del Campo

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Freya Olsen

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Gerty Narvaez

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Hannah Riddett

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Catherine Davey

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Chelsea Shannon

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Chloe Amott

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Clem Jarde

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Isobel Hall

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Bella Stoffels

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Jessica Eland

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Kasey Dines

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Ken Wong

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Klaudia Ciurej

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Leigh Gendel

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Madison Joy

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Montana Alphonsus

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Millie Williams

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Natasha Winbanks

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Neve Anderson

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Noelle Baghdali

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Sarah Irons

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Shalini Puranik

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Sicilia Serra

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Sumer Daly

Educational Gymnastics Coach

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Venus Xaio

Educational Gymnastics Coach