Our Team.
All of our staff here at Gymfinity are qualified gymnastics coaches who are DBS checked and hold child protection and first aid qualifications.
Tayshan
Altrincham Centre Manager
Sue is a qualified High Performance Coach. She is also an Artistic National Judge, Acro Club Judge, Welfare Officer and First Aider. Sue was a gymnast herself from the age of 4 – 14, competing internationally for England. Sue also possesses a Degree in Leadership and Management.
Elora
Knutsford Centre Manager
Elora is a qualified Women’s Artistic Level 2 Coach. She also has qualifications in Acrobatic Gymnastics, Gymnastics Pre School and is a Women’s Artistic Regional Competition Judge. Elora was a competitive dancer from a young age, competing across the UK. Elora also possesses a Degree in Criminology and Sociology!
‘The best thing about working for Gymfinity is the incredible team and the children that I get to work with. I also get to coach a sport every day that I have absolutely fallen in love with!’
Jade
Knutsford Deputy Manager
Jade is an ex-competitive gymnast, training in the sport for 13 years. In this time Jade had the opportunity to compete in America! Jade has 9 years of gymnastics coaching experience and is a qualified coach, welfare officer and is also trained in safeguarding and first aid. Jade also possesses a Masters in Sport and Mental Health and a Degree in Primary Education,
‘I love the family feel of the club and the enthusiasm of the gymnasts and coaches.’
Rachel
Welfare Officer and Head of Artistic Gymnastics
Rachel is a Qualified Women’s Artistic Level 2 Coach. She also has First Aid Qualification, Safeguarding and Protecting Children Qualification and a Degree in Social Care. Rachel was a gymnast from a young age, and has been coaching since she was 14. Rachel is also a qualified Primary School Teacher (PGCE, QTS).
‘My favourite things about coaching gymnastics is seeing my gymnasts every week and watching them progress’
Sophie
Head of Acrobatic Gymnastics
Sophie is a qualified Level 2 Acrobatics Coach. Sophie is also an Acrobatics Competition Judge and has a Gymnastics Pre School Qualification. She was a high level gymnast for 13 years and was the International Acro and Tumbling & British Tumbling Champion! Sophie also has a Degree in Dance and Musical Theatre.
Ashleigh
Junior Artistic Squad Coach, Pre School & General Gymnastics Coach
Ashleigh is a qualified Women’s Artistic Level 2 Coach. She also possesses a qualification in Pre School Gymnastics. Ashleigh was a dancer from a young age and gained a Degree in Contemporary Dance Performance in London 2015. She also possesses safeguarding and first aid qualifications.
‘The best thing about working at Gymfinity is being a part of a huge gymnastics family. I enjoy working with all ages and levels of gymnasts, encouraging them to LOVE their sport and learn new skills.’
Ella
Development Acrobatics Squad Coach
Ella is a qualified Level 1 Acrobatics Coach and Level 1 General Gymnastics coach. Ella is a former gymnast who went on to competing in high level Cheerleading since a young age and went to the European Championships! Ella also possesses qualifications in business administration and HR.
‘I love working at gymfinity because the team we have is amazing and we’re like a family! I enjoy coaching the gymnastics and seeing them progress and reach their goals.’
Tia
Knutsford Lead Coach
Tia is a qualified Level 1 Women’s Artistic Coach. Tia has trained in Gymnastics since she was 3 years old, she says it has been ‘the backbone of my life ever since’. She started training with Gymfinity in 2010, she also trained in Acrobatic Gymnastics at Squad level, this then lead her into coaching from age 14.
‘Gymfinity have been like a family, creating an environment full of fun and enthusiasm. As soon as I step into Gym, my mindset changes, it is a motivating place you can trust.’
Elle
Altrincham Lead Coach
Elle is a qualified Core Proficiency Coach. She began training in gymnastics at a young age and stayed in the sport until she was 15 years old. Elle is currently studying to be a Primary School Teacher alongside her coaching.
‘My favourite thing about working for Gymfinity is working with the gymnasts and our incredible team. It is also so rewarding watching the children learn new skills knowing that I helped them to achieve their goals.’
Emily
Altrincham Lead Coach
Emily is a Level 2 UKG Coach. Emily has been a gymnast since the age of 12 and she trained in the sport for 9 years! Emily also has a Diploma in Childcare.
‘I love seeing the gymnasts and coaches enjoying the sport! I love teaching new skills and seeing the excitement when the gymnasts achieve their goals.’
Emily
Altrincham Lead Coach & Administrator
Emily is a qualified Core Proficiency Coach, currently working towards her Level 1. Emily danced from a young age, and also has a background in gymnastics. Emily also has experience in working with children with disabilities.
‘Working at Gymfinity is brilliant! I love working with the children, they are so happy to complete new skills and I love that I am a part of that process’
Sophie
Altrincham Mini Squad Coach
Sophie is a former Competitive Rhythmic Gymnast. Sophie competed at National and International level, representing GB for 3 years! She started the sport at 7 years old.
‘I love being part of the gymnastics family at Gymfinity and passing my passion of the sport onto the children I teach.’