Junior Gymnastics Coaching Staff
Joan Connor
Junior Gym Manager
Joan Connor
Coming Soon
Catherine Barrett
Junior Gym Coordinator
Catherine Barrett
Coming Soon
Allyce Sturge
Allyce Sturge
Amber Hansen
Amber Hansen
Charlotte Sproul
CHARLOTTE SPROUL
Gymnastics History: I was a gymnast for around 8 years
Accreditation: Fundamental
Fun Fact: I have never travelled overseas
Why I Became a Coach: Being a gymnast once myself, I have always enjoyed the sport and now as a coach I would like to share my passion for the sport and my experience with the next generation of gymnasts.
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: That anyone can do it, the friends you make along the way and there always a way to improve and progress.
Favourite Coaching Moment: Seeing a gymnast achieve a skill that they have been working really hard on.
Favourite Apparatus: Bars
Chloe Amott
CHLOE AMOTT
Gymnastics History: I have done gymnastics since I was 3 so for 14 years and have participated in junior gym, squad and the medallion program.
Accreditation: Spotting
Fun Fact: I also did musical theatre and ballet until I was 13
Why I Became a Coach: I wanted to help to use my knowledge of gymnastics to help others to achieve there fullest potential and to help embrace the core values at Waverley
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: I love the amount of determination people put into the sport to achieve the skills they want to get and helping them to achieve this feeling of success
Favourite Coaching Moment: The GFA competition
Favourite Apparatus: Floor
Daria Chumachenko
DARIA CHUMACHENKO
Gymnastics History: 5 years of gymnastics
Accreditation: Fundamental Coach
Fun Fact: I have gotten my art piece into an art gallery in 2022
Why I Became a Coach: I really love to see kids grow and develop not only in the program they come for but also to see them grow morally.
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: The big heart-stopping jumps and acrobatics
Favourite Coaching Moment: To see my kids achieve something they couldn’t achieve before
Favourite Apparatus: Tramp and bars
Ellie Kruithof
Daria
Gerty Narvaez
GERTY NARVAEZ
Gymnastics History: Did it for 2 years, coached since august 2022
Accreditation: Beginner
Fun Fact: double jointed in all my fingers
Why I Became a Coach: my sister does it and she said it was really fun coaching kids!
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: how gymnasts have the ability to take risks in the sport
Favourite Coaching Moment: not really a moment but I love when my JG kids come up to me and give me a big hug before class
Favourite Apparatus: Bars
Hayley Browne
HAYLEY BROWNE
Gymnastics History: I was in Edu at Waverley for 10 years before moving into the medallion program for a year. I then got an offer to move into the Limited Hours squad where I am currently competing in level 7.
Accreditation: Fundamental
Why I Became a Coach: I became a coach because I enjoy working with young kids and love seeing them leave gymnastics with big smiles.
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: The wide range of skills to learn on each apparatus.
Favourite Coaching Moment: Seeing young gymnasts overcome their fears.
Favourite Apparatus: Floor
Isobel Hall
Isobel Hall
Kayla Helmich
KAYLA HELMOCJ
Gymnastics History: I used to do gymnastics for 10yrs, started at the age of 3 and finishing at the age of 13. When moving back to Australia at the age of 5yrs I attended classes for 2-3years at the Waverley Campus.
Accreditation: Intermediate
Extra Qualifications: First Aid CPR and beginner judging
Fun Fact: my first spoken language was German
Why I Became a Coach: I became a coach because I have a love for gymnastics, and assisting the younger children made me build my confidence in many ways as well watching young children have the excitement when accomplishing a skill/goal
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: The adrenaline
Favourite Coaching Moment: Watching your gymnast succeed and persevere
Favourite Apparatus: Bars
Kyla Perrett
KYLA PERRET
Gymnastics History: I have done gymnastics for about 8 years now
Accreditation: Fundamental
Fun Fact: I have done 8 different sports
Why I Became a Coach: I became a coach because I enjoy gymnastics and I enjoy teaching others
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: getting new skills
Favourite Coaching Moment: When a child gets a skill they have been working hard towards
Favourite Apparatus: Beam
Madeleine Fenton
MADDY FENTON
Gymnastics History: I did gymnastics since I was 3, moved to Waverley in 2018. Competed up to level 10, finished up in 2023 and began coaching!
Accreditation: Beginner
Fun Fact: I do a backsault everytime I go on a run
Why I Became a Coach: Because I wanted to be able to help kids follow their gymnastics dreams like my coaches helped me with mine growing up
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: the atmosphere and encouragement + teamwork
Favourite Coaching Moment: the enjoyment on my kids faces when they get new skills, or the excitement from last GFA when my gymnasts got to see me perform a floor routine!
Favourite Apparatus: Floor
Maxine Narvaez
MAXINE NARVAEZ
Gym History: Level 6 Edu
Qualifications: Beginner
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.
May Ross
May Ross
Mia McLean
MIA MCLEAN
Gymnastics History: I am a current gymnast
Accreditation: Fundamental
Fun Fact: I am a good runner
Why I Became a Coach: Because I wanted to inspire the next generation to do gymnastics
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: Collaborating with friends
Favourite Coaching Moment: When a gymnast learns a new skill
Favourite Apparatus: Beam
Millie Williams
MILLIE WILLIAMS
Gymnastics History: I trained recreationally for 7 years and had to stop due to injury
Accreditation: Intermediate
Extra Qualifications: Barista course certificate
Fun Fact: I once was bitten by a wild wombat
Why I Became a Coach: I wanted a way back into the sport
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: Being able to push and break physical boundaries
Favourite Coaching Moment: The big smiles when gymnasts accomplishes a skill they’ve been working super hard on
Favourite Apparatus: Floor
Natalie Klonis
NATALIE KLONIS
Gymnastics History: Have been doing gymnastics at Waverley for in total 10 years.
Accreditation: Fundamental
Fun Fact: I go for Richmond
Why I Became a Coach: I love gymnastics and want to help others experience it too!
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: Constantly learning new skills
Favourite Coaching Moment: Overall watching a gymnast accomplish a skill they've been working hard on is such a rewarding moment for both the coach and the gymnast
Favourite Apparatus: Floor
Noelle Baghdali
NOELLE BAGHDALI VUVU
Gymnastics History: I began practicing acro at the age of 7 and stuck with it until I was 14. Later, at 17, I transitioned to gymnastics, and now, four years on, I'm still actively involved in it.
Accreditation: Intermediate coach
Fun Fact: I earned my black belt at 15 and competed for four years. I'm also still competing in all-star cheer competitions.
Why I Became a Coach: Throughout my upbringing, I had so many influences that had moulded my gymnastics journey. As I grew up, I felt compelled to inspire and motivate the next generation, mirroring the impact my coaches had on me. Witnessing the joy and smiles on the kids' faces during training which reaffirms my passion for coaching, reminding me why I cherish this role.
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: The thrill of mastering new skills, coupled with the feeling of satisfaction after achieving something I’ve worked so hard for
Favourite Coaching Moment: watching the children grow in confidence, and witnessing their faces light up with joy after mastering a new skill, is truly rewarding.
Favourite Apparatus: Floor
Sarah Irons
SARAH IRONS
Gymnastics History: 6 years of gymnastics experience
Accreditation: Beginner
Extra Qualifications: First Aid
Fun Fact: I did aerial circus for 4 years
Why I Became a Coach: To help students progress in their gymnastics whilst providing a positive, fun and safe space to learn
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: Learning/ teaching exciting skills and gymnasts supporting one another
Favourite Coaching Moment: Anytime a student gets excited about learning a new skill
Favourite Apparatus: Beam
Sarah Rankin
Sarah Gardner
Coming Soon
Sicilia Serra
Sicilia Serra
Stacey Bull
Stacey Bull
Taniesha Thom
Sicilia Serra
Taylor Montgomery
Taylor Montgomery
Tess Reynolds
TESS REYNOLDS
Gymnastics History: I did gymnastics for 5 years and completed up to WAG Level 8
Accreditation: Fundamental
Fun Fact: I play AFL and am a midfielder
Why I Became a Coach: Becuase I want to provide gymnastics with the enjoyment I felt when I did gymnastics
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: The Friendships you make along the way!
Favourite Coaching Moment: Helping gymnasts to achieve their favourite skills!
Favourite Apparatus: Floor
Tiana Schurmann
Tiana Schurmann
Tiyashi Perera
TIYASHI PERERA
Accreditation: Fundamental
Fun Fact: I have a cavoodle named Nala
Why I Became a Coach: I love working with children and love my sports, so gymnastics was a great way to combine the two. I also love seeing and helping children reach their fullest potential.
My Favourite Thing About Gymnastics: the atmosphere
Favourite Coaching Moment: Helping a child execute a skill to the fullest
Favourite Apparatus: Tumble Track