The Coaching Staff The staff of Box Hill Gymnastics Club are a highly enthusiastic and motivated group, most of which have past gymnastic experience either in competitive or recreational streams.
Box Hill Gymnastics Club prides itself on the high quality and dedicated coaching it provides.
Many coaches at the club have been associated with Box Hill Gymnastics Club for over 10 years, and are experts in enhancing skill development, involvement and enjoyment of all gymnasts.
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Head Coach
Kym Lawson
level 1 MAG and WAG qualified coach (with VGA)
coaching experience of 8 years
Ex St. Level 10 Gymnast
Coaches Monday Gymfun and L2, Intermediate and Senior squads
Kym is also completing a Law Degree at Monash University.
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Coordinator:
Helen Saunders
level 1 MAG and WAG qualified coach (with VGA)
level 1 -3 WAG Judge
coaching experience of 9 years
ex State level 7 Gymnast
coaches L3 squad and Sat Advanced Gymfun class
Helen is completing a Commerce/Science degree at Monash University.
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Staff:
Jennifer Lawson
Level 1 WAG qualified coach
level 2 WAG qualified judge
coaching experience of 4 years
ex level 8 Gymnast
coaches additionally for Balwyn YMCA
coaches intermediate squad and Wed Advanced Gymfun
Jennifer is also completing a degree in Early Childhood Education at Melbourne University.
Debbie Baddack
Level 2 WAG qualified coach
level 3 WAG qualified judge
coaching experience of many years
coaches additionally for Nunawading, Whitehorse, Brentwood and Knox Gym Clubs
coaches L2 squad
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Emily Jane Romig
Level 1 WAG qualified coach
Level 2 WAG qualified judge
coaching experience of 4 years
ex level 8 Gymnast
coaches additionally for Balwyn YMCA
coaches Wednesday Recreational Classes, Kindergym and intermediate gymstar squad
Emily Jane is also currently completing an Degree in Sports and Recreation at Victoria University.
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Felicity O'Brien
Apprentice coach
coaching experience of 3 years
level 5 gymnast
Coaches Monday gymfun, Junior and Intermediate gymstar squad and Kindergym
Felicity is also an experienced ballet dancer, completing many high levels, and has had a great deal of choreographing experience.
She is completing an Arts/Social Work degree at Monash University |
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Taryn Bates
coaching experience of 1 year
currently training for sports aerobics
coaches wednesday and saturday recreational classes
Taryn is currently completing a secondary teaching degree at Deakin University
Joel Pocklington
coaching experience of 1 year
coaches senior boys recreational class
Joel is currently training intensively for pole vault, and is the National title holder for his age group.
Natalie O'Brien
Level 1 MAG and WAG qualified coach (with the VGA)
Level 2B WAG qualified judge
coaching experience of 10 years
ex level 10 gymnast
Part time Senior squad coach
Natalie is currently working as a primary school teacher
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Rosanna Ditton
level 1 WAG qualified coach (with VGA)
coaching experience of 8 years
ex National level 8 Gymnast
Part time Senior squad coach
Rosanna is also in the Victorian Institute of Sport for Athletics, and is the reigning National Champion for the Pole Vault event.
Erin Marsicovetere
Apprentice Coach
ex State level 6 gymnast
assisting Wed Advanced Gymfun and L2 squad classes
Claire Longden
Apprentice Coach
ex level 5 gymnast
assisting Wed Advanced Gymfun class
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