THE COACHES
Get to Know Us
MAT COOPER
Head Coach
Level 4 Senior WAG Coach
Level 3 MAG Coach
Level 2 Pre-School coach
WAG Regional Judge
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Mat started out as a gymnast at the age of 13 and very quickly found a passion for the sport and coaching, he now has over 20 years of coaching experience. He has coached all levels of gymnastics from recreational to competitive gymnastics with many of his gymnasts achieving county champion level and going through to compete at regional level competitions.
ELYSEE MORDEL
Coach
Level 1 General Coach
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Elysee has been a gymnast for 14 years and has competed at county and regional level. She was the level 4 county champion of her age group in 2019. Elysee has assisted with coaching for 2 years until gaining her level 1 qualification with Stamford in 2022.
ERIN BAILEY
Coach
Level 1 WAG Coach
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Erin was a gymnast for 14 years, Erin's highest level of competition was at the FIG National Challenge Cup, She also competed at county and regional level for many years prior to this. Erin passed her level 1 coaching in 2019.
AIMEE COOPER
Coach
Level 1 WAG Coach
LISTD Imperial Classical Ballet
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Aimee has been a coach 3 years but has taught children for 12 years in Ballet.
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She has an outstanding reputation in the ballet world with her students gaining an average ballet exam result of Distinction.
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Aimee uses her extensive ballet knowledge to aid the gymnasts with their choreography and presentation to prepare for competitions.
EVIE GRIMWOOD
Assistant Coach
Evie was a gymnasts at the club for many years and is now assisting our current coaches with the running of our recreational classes
LAURA BAILEY
Welfare Officer
Laura is our club welfare officer, should you have any concerns about a gymnasts welfare you can contact her on laurabailey@kitmanuk.co.uk
MR HARRISON
Level 2 Coach
Mr Harrison along with Mat started the club back in 2012 and volunteered at the club right up to 2018 when he retired from coaching. Mr Harrison left a huge legacy behind at the club when he passed away in 2021, his passion, dedication and enthusiasm made the club what it is today.