Our Incredible Coaches
Waverley Gymnastics Centre (WGC) is recognised as Australia’s leading WAG International program, renowned for our incredible coaches consistently developing exceptional gymnasts who succeed on the world stage. Since 2006, WGC athletes have represented Australia at eleven World Championships, four Commonwealth Games, and five consecutive Olympic Games - a record unmatched by any other WAG High Performance Program in the country.
Our success is driven by an exceptional coaching team - honoured multiple times as the best High Performance Coaching Team in both Victoria and Australia and led by some of the best technical minds in Australia.
Our coaches are anchored in an athlete-centred philosophy, where wellbeing is at the heart of every decision and are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, and enjoyable environment where every gymnast can flourish.
"Waverley has amazing coaches who care about my gymnastics but also me as a whole"
- Alice (Junior International Gymnast)
"My coaches always do whatever they can do to make sure I succeed and am happy both in and out of the gym"
- Breanna Scott (Senior International Gymnast)
Support Services
WGC provides a comprehensive suite of support services designed to help gymnasts reach their full potential. These include:
Our highly qualified physiotherapists offer on-site treatment Tuesdays and Fridays in our well-equipped professional treatment rooms. They are also specially trained and accredited to deliver weekly Pilates sessions for gymnasts in our Development, National and International squads. Senior squads additionally benefit from access to the extensive Monash Pilates reformer studio.
We partner with Monash Active (located within the same ORC building) and experienced Strength & Conditioning coaches from Ace Performance to deliver a progressive, structured S&C program for gymnasts aged 11 years and above.
Our world-class Gymnast Wellness and Recovery Centre features two state-of-the-art massage chairs delivering Myotherapy, as well as four hot and cold plunge pools to support recovery and physical readiness.
Our expert sports dietitian delivers a tailored nutrition education program for all squad gymnasts and their families, focusing on fuelling for peak performance, recovery, and lifelong health. We also facilitate mindset coaching and sports performance psychology services, supporting gymnasts in developing resilience, confidence and high-performance mindsets.
WGC Accelerated Levels Testing Program (ALT)
Launched in 1998, the Waverley ALT (Accelerated Levels Testing) program was created to ensure gymnasts develop the skills required for long-term success in competitive gymnastics. This program has been the cornerstone to Waverley's competitive prowess, particularly in setting up gymnasts for long-term success at the Olympics and World Championship levels.
ALT is designed to work alongside the Gymnastics Australia (GA) Routine Program, ensuring that gymnasts build strong technical foundations for elite gymnastics while simultaneously progressing and competing through the competition levels. Gymnasts begin at a coach-assigned ALT level and aim to complete all components - Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor, Strength, Flexibility, and Trampoline throughout the year. Advancement typically takes 12–24 months, depending on the level and gymnasts are awarded achievement badges as they complete each level.
Training time for all our squad gymnasts is carefully divided between competition skills/routine development and ALT skill development to ensure our gymnasts build the foundational skills needed for potential long-term success at the highest international levels.
Squad Program Pathways
WGC’s Competitive Squad Pathway guides gymnasts from their very first competition to those striving for National and International representation. Along the way, we nurture technical excellence, confidence, and a lifelong love of gymnastics, providing clear pathways for growth and achievement.
Our youngest athletes begin in the Foundation area, where they develop the essential skills that form the base for long-term success in competitive gymnastics. Through local competitions, they build strength, coordination, and confidence over two to three years before progressing to the Development area.
In the Development stage, gymnasts refine their routines, increase their skill difficulty, and continue advancing through the WGC Accelerated Level Testing program. They gain valuable Division 1 competition experience across Victoria and interstate, typically spending two to four years preparing for higher-level competition.
From here, gymnasts may advance to either our senior National or senior International squads, where they represent Waverley at State level, Victoria at National level, and for some, Australia on the world stage. These athletes embody dedication, resilience, and passion as they pursue excellence in their sport and inspire the next generation of WGC gymnasts.
Results
Waverley Gymnastics Centre (WGC) is recognised as Australia’s leading WAG International program, renowned for consistently developing exceptional gymnasts who succeed on the world stage. WGC athletes have represented Australia at eleven World Championships, four Commonwealth Games, and five consecutive Olympic Games - a record unmatched by any other WAG High Performance Program in the country.
Since 2000, WGC athletes have earned over 420 State Championship titles and 109 Australian Championship titles. Since 2006, they have proudly represented Australia at 12 World Championships, 4 Commonwealth Games, and 5 consecutive Olympic Games - a remarkable record that reflects their dedication and our shared pursuit of excellence.
Proudly Awarded:
Gymnastics Victoria 'Club of the Year'
100% compliance of the National Child Safe Standards
Gymnastics Australia Hall of Fame Inductee 'John Hart'
