Meet the Team
Our team of coaches and staff are passionate about the club, our members and in everything related to gymnastics. They provide a wealth of experience and knowledge about the sport to deliver quality, safe and fun learning environment.
Club Manager
Joan Morgan
Joan is the club manager, with her main role as administrator.
Club Director
Barry Morgan
Barry has been coaching with the club since its opening and has built his qualifications over the years to become a valued member of the coaching team as well as the Volunteer co-ordinator.
Qualifications:
- General Gymnastics Club Coach
- Welsh Gymnastics Teaching award
- Sports Medic
- Tumble Judge
- Pre-School Level 2 coach
- Child Protection Awareness and Implementation Course
Men's Squad Coach / Director
Christopher Morgan
Chris has been coaching with the club since we opened and has recently returned from London where he has been working for the last two years alongside the British National Coach and 1972 Olympian, Yvonne Arnold (formerly Mugridge). He is currently one of the highest qualified Tumble coaches in Wales.
Qualifications:
- High Performance Tumbling Coach
- General Gymnastics Club Coach
- Men's Artistic Level 3 Coach
- Women's Artistic Club Judge
- Trampoline Club Judge
Elite Squad Coach / Management
Michael O'Donavan
Michael began as a gymnast and has won several medals in British Championships over several years. He competed internationally in Cardiff for Welsh Gymnastics and in Portugal for the British Team. Michael is a valued member of the coaching and management teams.
Qualifications:
- Tumble Coach Level 2
- Freestyle Coach
- First Aider
Development Squad Coach
Seth Page
Seth is a member of the squads, has won several medals over several years and is still competing.
Qualifications:
- Tumble Coach Level 2
Coach
Daisy Nicol
Daisy was a member of the club when she was younger and started helping out as a leader then a coach many years ago. She is currently coaching recreational classes and assists acro squad training.
Qualifications:
- Tumble Coach Level 1
- Acrobatics/Display team Assistant Coach
- Activities Instructor
Coach
Nia Jones
Nia was a member of the trampolining club when she was younger and started back coaching gymnastics over the years. She is currently coaching recreational classes.
Qualifications:
- Tumble Coach Level 1
- Activities Instructor
Acro Coach
Jessica Smith
Jessica was an Aberystwyth University student who coaches in a gymnastics club back at home. She is currently a coach for recreational classes, as well as the lead coach for the acro squad.
Qualifications:
- Acro Coach Level 1
- Zumba Level 1 Instructor
Coach
Danielle Pugh
Danielle joined the coaching team over the years. She is currently a recreational gymnastics coach, as well as assisting the acro squad training.
Qualifications:
- General Coach Level 1
- Acro Coach Level 1
Coach
Sam Morgan
Sam has helped out for many years and helps out with recreational classes whenever he can.
Qualifications:
- Tumble Coach Level 1
Committee Member
Donna Jones
Donna is our club welfare officer. She also helps organise club events and fundraisers. Also, Donna is who you reach out to if you want to order any club kit.
- Committee Member
- Official Club Welfare Officer
Leadership Academy
A Leadership Academy is a group of young people aged 11-17 within the club who want to develop their leadership skills. The group has its own constitution and committee members. They help out in the classes as well as organise and help run fundraising events for the club.
All of the Leaders assist with current classes. Coaching courses are available for ages 16 plus.
Laila Cheggef (on the left) is the captain of the leaders academy.
Interested in Volunteering?
Whether you are a current gymnast, or a parent, and keen to help the coaches, then please contact us for more information. Your role will be to help lead your assigned group around each rotation in the class, ensuring all gymnasts are safe, behaving and listening to their coach.