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Coaching
Head Coach
Name: Natalie Harvey
Position: WG Head Coach
Qualifications:
WG Level 1 Coach (currently completing level 2 accreditation), WG Level 1 judge
Natalie has been in gymnastics for the past 23 years. She began gymnastics at age 5 and moved onto coaching at age 16.
Personal Gymnastic Experience:
1998 - Level 9 NSW Representative   National Champions – Team
 
1997 - Level 8 NSW Representative   National Champions – Team
                                                      Runner-up National Champion – Individual
                                                      State Beam Champion                                 
                                                      Runner-up National Champion – Beam
                                                      Champion Team Trans Tasman Challenge
                                                      Runner-up Champion Trans Tasman Challenge – Individual
                                                               
 1996 Level 7  NSW Representative   National Champions – Team
 
Experience:

2009 – Joined MWGC!

2009 – Acrobatics coach at Ed5International Performing Arts Academy
2001 – Full time position at Northern Beaches Gymnastics, on a variety of WG & MG programs including kindy gym, jnr gym, recreation, pre levels, levels, schools, development squads and assisted senior coaches on Senior squads
1999 – Jnr Coach at Northern Beaches Gymnastics. Assisted Senior staff on Development Squads
Name: Martin Shields
Position: General Manager of MWGC & Head Coach of MG Program
Qualifications:

Martin has Level 2 MG Coaching Accreditation and was awarded the 2007,2009 & 2010 MAG Development coach of the year.At the recent NSW Awards dinner Martin was awarded a Merit Award for distinguished services to Gymnastics NSW in the order of 5 years. Martin has also recently aquired his Kinder gym accreditation.
Experience:

Martin has been involved with gymnastics all his life, first as a gymnast and then as a coach. Martin has produced many State & National Champions. In 2001, 2002 & 2003 Martin was named Australian Mens Levels Coach of the Year.
Coaching
Name: Vanessa Cook
Position: Business and Programs Manager
Qualifications:

Coaching Qualifications:

General Gymnastics; Kindergym; Currently studying for Level 1 Women's Gymnastics; Surfing Australia Surfing Coach Level 1; British Surfing Association Level 2 Surf Instructor; Austswim Certificate; Senior First Aid Certificate; Advanced Resuscitation; NSW Dept of Sport and Rec Workshops attended: Game Sense; Fun Warm up and Stretches; Core Stability and Flexibility; Sports Psychology; Sports Team Managers orientation to managing Junior Sports Teams; Speed and Agility.

 

Academic Qualifications:

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Human Resource Management

Certificate IV in Small Business Management for Gymnastics

Chartered Institute of Marketing- Advanced Certificate
Experience:

Vanessa started gymnastics at 3 years old in the UK and finished competing at aged 14.  From gymnastics Vanessa has been able to excel and / or compete at many sports (surfing, squash, snowboarding, mountain biking, skiing, sailing and horseriding.)  She has represented university and UK county as well as NSW at the National Hockey Championships in 2010 and 2011.  She was an Australian Shadow player for Hockey in 2011.

Vanessa started working for MWGC in October 2009.  Prior to this, she had her own business specialising in Kindergym and Juniorgym and has brought many business and sports skills to MWGC.
Name: Cristiana Costi Pereira
Position: Head of Schools Programs & Coach in WG Levels 1-5 programs
Qualifications:

Qualified Gym Coach (Brazil 2001), Qualified State Judge (Brazil 2002-3), Bachelor of Physical Education (Brazil 2003), Post Graduate Course in Children's Recreation (Brazil 2004)
Experience:

Cristiana has been head of our schools program since 2005 in which time the program has flourished. Cris also coaches junior gymnasts through to squad level.
Name: Ming Lu
Position: Full Time MG Coach
Qualifications:
Experience:

Personal Gymnastic Experience:

Represented Chinese National Team 1979-1987
1984 At the Coca Cola Cup in London, Pommell 1st, Rings 2nd.
1985 at the American Cup, Pommell 2nd, Rings 3rd.
1985 at the Italy Roma, Pommell 2nd, Rings 2nd.
1985 at the World Championships, Team 2nd
 
Coaching Experience:
1988-present day Lu was brought to Australia where he coached at the AIS in Canberra and various other High Performance centers.
During Lu’s time in Australia, Lu has coached State, National and International Champion Gymnasts.

Lu is regarded as one of the top coaches in the country and it is a delight for Manly Warringah to have Lu on board.
Name: Xiaoqing
Position: Full Time WG Coach
Qualifications:
Experience:

Personal Gymnastic Experience:

State Representative Gymnast for Yun Nan (1982-1989). 
1988 Chinese National Beam Champion
1985 Beam Champion at the Hungary International, representing China.
1986 Placed 2nd on Beam at the Australian International, representing China.
 
Coaching Experience:
Originally from Chinese National Team. Xiaoqing coached the Chinese National Team from 1996-2001 and took them to the 1999 World Championships in Tianjin of China (China – Team 3rd, Beam 1st, Bar 2nd, Floor 4th), 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney (China- Team 3rd, Beam 1st, Overall 3rd, Bars 2nd and 3rd, Floor 4th and 5th), and 2001 Good Will Games in Brisbane ( China- Beam 1st).
Name: Tory Santangelo
Position: Full Time Coach
Qualifications:

Level 1 MG
Certificate 3 and 4 in fitness
Senior first aid and Advanced Senior first aid
Experience:

As a gymnast, Tory achieved many state and national trophies and awards between 1995 and 2005
Name: Dominique Johnson
Position: WG Coach
Qualifications:

Level 1 coach, completing my certificate III and IV in fitness, certificate III in sport and recreation, WAG intermediate and intermediate bronze judge.

Experience:

 

Dominique is now completing her third year at coaching:
 
•         She was a level 10 gymnast in 2007 who competed at nationals on the Queensland team.
•         She placed 3rd on beam and 4th on vault in 2006 at the NDP Level 9 National Championships.
•         She won the Border Challenge completion in level 8 in 2005. 
•         She was the Queensland Champion on vault in level 8, level 9 and level 10 

Dominique coached semi competitive gymnasts at Delta gymnastics in 2008 (this is the club she was competing for from NDP level 5 to 10.)    Then moved to Ferny Hills at the start of 2009 where she coached the senior group, competitive NDP levels 4 to 6. 
Name: Alison Watson
Position: Casual Coach GG
Qualifications:

Level 1 MG
Experience:

10 years coaching experience, 8 years with the MWGC. The highlight of her own gymnastic career was her participation in the British Amateur Gymnastics Association 100th Anniversary Display at Wembley Arena in 1988.
Name: Amelia Eadie
Position: Casual Coach WG
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Name: Angel McMullan
Position: Casual Coach WG
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Name: Ashley Barkle
Position: Casual Coach MG
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Experience:

As a gymnast, Ashley was a Level 10 National Finalist on Vault and Floor 2008.
Name: Ben Wood
Position: Casual Coach MG
Qualifications:

Level 1 MG Coach

Level 3 MG Judge
Experience:

2009 - NSW state championships ( Senior international) 1st pommel, 2nd vault.
2008 - National championships 2008: 6th overall Senior international , 3rd on Pommel
- NSW senior international state champion
2007- Australian representative at the 2007 World University Games ( Bangkok, Thailand)
- Pacific coast classic ( oakland, USA)
- 3rd overall Jurrasic Classic, senior international ( Calgary, Canada)
2006 - National championships, senior international ( 3rd pommel)
2005 - Level 10 u/18 national champion
- NSW senior levels gymnast of the year
2004 - NSw senior levels gymnast of the year
2002 - -Australian representative - Hawaii ( level 8)
- National championships 2002 ( level8), 2nd overall
 
Name: Emily Leckie
Position: Causal WG Coach
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Name: Heather Rath
Position: Casual Coach WG
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Name: Jono Wong
Position: Tricks Coach
Qualifications:

Level 1 MG Coaching Certificate - He was a Level 8 Gymnast with the MWGC, competed with the NSW Team for the 2002 Nationals Competition
Experience:

He has strong influences of Capoeira, Gymnastics and breakdancing, and likes to focus on making his tricks as aesthetic as possible. Is currently working on the first tricking text book which will help solidify tricking in the sporting world.
Name: Julian Hehir
Position: Casual MG Coach
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Name: Karen Linley
Position: Casual Coach WG
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Name: Kiri Wickham
Position: Casual Coach WG
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Name: Max Wood
Position: Casual MG Coach
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Name: Michelle Jan
Position: Casual Coach WG
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Name: Michelle Puhl
Position: Casual WG Coach
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Name: Morgan Flook
Position: Tricks Coach
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Name: Patricia Steel
Position: Casual Coach WG and GG
Qualifications:

Level 1 WG Coach
Experience:

Trish works with WG Recreation, Pre Levels, Levels 1-3 and also our schools and Junior Gym programs
Name: Rhys Keirle
Position: Casual Coach MG
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Name: Samantha Wood
Position: Casual Coach WG
Qualifications:
WG Level 1
Currently completing Kindergym coaching qualification
Senior First Aid
Advance Spinal Course
Bronze Medallion SLSC

 
Experience:

Sammy competed WG NDP Level 10 in 2006. During her time as a gymnast, she competed in State, National and International competitions and won many awards.

In recent years, Sammy has been competing on the National circuit for Sprint Flat-water Kayaking. She is also involved in Cross fit, surfing and Surf Life Saving.
 
Experience:
Sammy has been coaching since 2005 in Womens Gymnastics, General Gymnastics  and Early childhood programs and is very excited to now be part of the MWGC team.
Name: Sarah Melhuish
Position: Casual Coach WG
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Name: Stacey Ambrosoli
Position: Kindergym Coach
Qualifications:

          
Currently completing Level 1 Kindergym Coaching.
Cert IV Training.
Qualified Psychologist (BA(Pysch), Masters (General Psych))
Cert General Counselling
Experience:

I loved learning, and competing at a State Level, in gymnastics from age 8 to 12.
I practised as a psychologist until having my kids. After bringing them both to gymnastics, and participating in Kindergym with my daughter, I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to be involved with the Kindergym program. I am enjoying teaching young children basic gymnastics skills, improving their coordination, fostering self confidence, and working on their fine and gross motor skills, all while having lots of fun!

Name: Stephanie Janssen
Position: Casual Coach WG
Qualifications:

Coaching for 13years. Early elite/development programs. Level 1 coach accreditated

Experience:
Name: Tahnee Wickham
Position: Casual Coach WG
Qualifications:

Tahnee is currently completing her level 1 coaching course.
Experience:

 

Tahnee has been a gymnast for 12 years now.  In artistic gymnastics she competed for MWGC from level one right up through to level 8 where she competed for NSW in 2008 at the National Championships.  
Tahnee travelled to Hawaii at the beginning of 2008 and represented MWGC in a fun international competition and came 6th all around. 
Tahnee currently trains for level 9 acrobatics.  In 2009 she competed in level 4 and her trio came 1st at state, last year (2010) she competed in level 6 and came 3rd at state and carried on through to National Championships and came 4th. 
Name: Tamsin Eadie
Position: Casual Coach WG
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Name: Wendy Smit
Position: Casual Coach MG
Qualifications:

 

Coaching Qualification:
Level 1 MG Coach Accreditation
MG Intermediate Level Judge
 
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Business
Diploma of Teaching
Certificate 4 Workplace Training and Assessment
Experience:

Wendy commenced coaching at Manly Warringah Gymnastics in 2008 and Judging in 2009.  Since that time she has coached Boys Recreation, Boys Pre-Levels and Boys Level 2 - 4 Competitive Squad.  Wendy is a mother of 2 active boys who have enjoyed gymnastics from an early age.  She became involved in gymnastics after seeing the many benefits the sport provides in the development of children.  After enjoying a career in marketing, she is now a teacher and helps prepare the boys gym squad at her school for the yearly IPSHA Gymnastics Competition.
Name: Yvette Goldberg
Position: WG Casual Coach
Qualifications:

WAG Level 1
Kindergym
WAG Level 1 Judge
Senior first aid
 
Experience:

Started as a qualified Auswim swimming instructor for babies and learn-to-swim. When my daughter started in elite gymnastics I decided to train as a gymnastics coach.
 
Have experience in programming kindergym programs and level 1-3 programs. Have had success with gymnasts placing at State Championships.
Name: Ashlea Kay
Position: WG Trainee Coach
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Name: Emily Adaire
Position: WG Trainee Coach
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Name: Joel Brown
Position: MG Trainee Coach
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Name: Judith Carroll
Position: WG Trainee Coach
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Name: Keeley Harrison
Position: WG Trainee Coach
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Name: Padaric Daley
Position: MG Trainee Coach
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Name: Rylee Hardy
Position: WG Trainee Coach
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Name: Travers Keirle
Position: MG Trainee Coach
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Administration
Office
Name: Wylma McGee
Position: Administration Officer
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Name: Lisiane Klen Vieira
Position: Administration Assistant
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