Eduactional Coordinators
Monica Ellis
Educational Gymnastics Manager
Monica Ellis
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.
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.
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
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
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
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 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.
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
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 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
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
Allyce Sturge
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Anni Sieranen
Educational Gymnastics Coach
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Charlotte Shin
Educational Gymnastics Coach
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.
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.
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!
Zhimei Ross
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Aisha Woon
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Amelia Tarulli
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Anishka Rajapakse
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Arunika Wali
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Daniela Castillo Del Campo
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Freya Olsen
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Gerty Narvaez
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Hannah Riddett
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Catherine Davey
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Chelsea Shannon
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Chloe Amott
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Clem Jarde
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Isobel Hall
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Bella Stoffels
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Jessica Eland
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Kasey Dines
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Ken Wong
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Klaudia Ciurej
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Leigh Gendel
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Madison Joy
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Montana Alphonsus
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Millie Williams
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Natasha Winbanks
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Neve Anderson
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Noelle Baghdali
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Sarah Irons
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Shalini Puranik
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Sicilia Serra
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Sumer Daly
Educational Gymnastics Coach
Venus Xaio
Educational Gymnastics Coach