Hello,  I have been involved with gymnastics for 25 years, I started at the age of 5 and trained around 15 hours a week until I was 18. Whilst studying Sports Development at Leeds Metropolitan University, I travelled to America,  where I coached gymnastics at one of the largest gymnastics camps in the world (I.G.C.).

I have coached in many cities across the UK, mainly in Leeds and Manchester and have experience coaching Pre school through to Primary and Secondary, but also coaching elite girls and taking them to regional and national competitions.

-First Class Degree in Sports Development

-Level 3 British Gymnastics Womens’ Artistic coach

-Level 1 British Gymnastics Pre School

-Level 2 British Gymnastics Freestyle

As a gymnast and, as a coach, I have trained and coached at a high level, but this comes with a lot of pressure.

Through my last year at University I did a study on gymnastics provision around Manchester. The research showed there was a lot of focus on elite gymnastics.

There was very little provision for children who wanted to learn gymnastics in a fun and structured way.

Gymnastics has the most valuable skills that can be transferred into every sport and many aspects of life. I wanted to make sure every child got a chance to learn gymnastics.

To see children learning moves but with a smile on their face is the best feeling.

I have been really lucky to have such a supportive family throughout my career as a gymnast and a coach, as many of you know my mum volunteers for Inspired Gymnastics doing a lot of the admin.

I have had so many highlights in my career, going to the USA for 6 months to coach at the biggest Gymnastics Camp in the world was incredible.

However, I think my favourite one is my last competition as a gymnast when I was 18. I represented Leeds, and we WON the University Championships.

There isn’t a better feeling than winning the title as a team.