All our coaches are DBS checked, First Aiders and have attended the relevant Child Protection courses.
HEAD COACH
LOUISE FRANCIS
Qualifications:
- Level 3 General Gymnastics
- Level 3 Team Gym
- Level 3 Pre School and Baby Gym Add on module
- Level 3 Double Mini Trampoline
- Level 2 Trampoline
- Disability Add on module
- British Gymnastics Tutor and Assessor
Louise has over 20 years experience of coaching gymnastics across a range of disciplines to children from the age of 5 months to 18 years. She is passionate about passing on her love of gymnastics and believes the key to keeping children engaged in the sport is to keep the sessions fun and to motivate the children to achieve their potential no matter what their ability.
COACHES
SHARLENE CLARKE
Qualifications
- Level 1 General Gymnastics
Sharlene began her gymnastics journey when her daughter joined Flare Gymnastics Club 3 years ago. She decided she could ‘help out’ and is now a qualified Level 1 coach. Sharlene’s background is dance, particularly highland dancing, but you will find her mainly in an exercise class at the local gym. Being fit and mentally strong is important to Sharlene and she hopes this passes on to the gymnasts.
EVELYN WHEELER
Qualifications
- Core Proficiency in General Gymnastics
- Level 1 Team Gym
Evelyn joined gymnastics when she was around 6 years old with a friend. It helped her grow from a shy child into a confident teenager.
When Evelyn started coaching she realised how much she enjoys working with children and it has inspired her to choose Child development and social care as part of her GCSE options.
LARISSA PHILLIPS
Qualifications
- Helpers award in Gymnnastics
- Level 1 Team Gym
Larissa is a qualified level 1 team gymnastics coach.
Before she became a coach she was a gymnast who trained for over 10 years and when she was given the option to train to be a coach she was so excited to help children get the same amazing experiences she did as a child.
CHLOE GLADSTONE
- Level 1 General Gymnastics
Chloe has been involved in sports for as long as she can remember. Particularly gymnastics which she has been coaching gymnastics for around 3 years. Chloe enjoys supporting each child on their gymnastics journey,helping them learn new skills,grow in confidence and develop a lasting passion for the sport
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