GYMNASTIC CLASSES FOR SCHOOLS
MEET THE TEAM
Natalie Crosland - Director & Head Coach
Natalie’s love of gymnastics started when she was just 6, she quickly progressed and continued to develop her abilities throughout her teenage years in both Artistic & Acrobatic Gymnastics.
Her love and passion for gymnastics has evolved into the wonderful world of coaching and she has trained hundreds of children who have gone on to compete in amazing Regional, National & International competitions around the world.
Natalie set up GymKidz back in 2009, after finishing her Sports Science & Psychology degree and working through her coaching qualifications, she continues to inspire young gymnasts everyday through her classes.
Natalie holds a Level 5 High Performance coaching qualification in Acrobatic Gymnastics.
The GymKidz coaching team are fully trained with British Gymnastics coaching/teaching certificates, hold enhanced DBS checks and are First Aid trained.
Holly - Lead Coach
Holly holds a Level 2 - Women's Artistic coaching qualification and is working towards her Level 3.
Holly started gymnastics at the age of 4 and competed regionally in artistic gymnastics for most of her childhood. Her love for gymnastics continued and she started coaching at age 13 as a volunteer.
"I love watching & helping gymnasts achieve skills they've been working hard on and seeing their faces when they finally do the skill in the gym"
Likes: Creating floor routines
Dislikes: Vault is my least fav apparatus
Favourite gym skill: Free cartwheels (ariels) & split leaps
Interesting fact: Hoping to compete in the adult British Championships at the end of the year!
Tilly - Junior Coach
Tilly attended GymKidz during her years at primary school, she enjoyed the sessions so much that she now helps out at GymKidz.
Tilly is a great role model for the younger gymnasts to look up to and is a very patient and hard working coach.
Like: Cheesy pasta, reading & crocheting
Favourite gym skill: Ariel
Why I love gym: Seeing lots of happy faces each week at GymKidz, especially if someone has learn a new skill!