Our Team.
You can learn more about the members of our coaching team below.
3 Activites
to choose from
15+ Coaches
Trained and Accredited
Louise Brown
Chief Instructor, Competitive Trampoline and Tumbling Coach
- Advanced Silver Trampoline Coach
- Advanced Silver Tumbling Coach
- Advanced Judge
Louise has been a part of the Youth Club for over 30 years. She is an integral part of the every day operation of the Youth Club and co-ordinates the Competitive Trampoline program at the club.
Brian Cox – Sensei
Karate Head Coach, Senior Karate Coach
- 8th Degree Black Belt (Hachidan)
Sensei Cox has coached Karate at the Youth Club for over 35 years and is a distinguished member of the club’s Karate Coaching Team. Sensei Cox enjoys the challenge of Karate and appreciates the support he gets from the club and the committee.
Robert Bull
Trampoline Head Coach, Competitive Trampoline Coach
- Advanced Trampoline Coach
- Advanced Tumbling Coach
- Beginner Judge (Former Advanced Judge)
Robert has had a long involvement with the Youth Club and has been a significant figure in the development of Trampoline Sports in NSW. His roles in the sport include former State Team Selector, former National Judge, and current Sydney East Coordinator for the Combined High Schools Championships. Robert enjoys the opportunity to work with young people and help them to reach their potential in the sport.
Trampoline Coaching Team
Emily Cox
Competitive Trampoline and Tumbling Coach
- Advanced Trampoline Coach
- Advanced Tumbling Coach
- Intermediate Gymnastics For All Coach
- Beginner Judge
Emily is a former competitor who joined the coaching team in 2012. She enjoys being able to share her passion for the sport with young athletes and help them to reach their full potential.
Rebecca Gray-Schwarz
Competitive Trampoline and Tumbling Coach
- Advanced Trampoline Coach
- Intermediate Tumbling Coach
- Intermediate Gymnastics For All Coach
Rebecca is a former athlete who became a coach in 2012. Rebecca likes the fact that many of our classes are not divided by age or ability groups, enabling athletes to learn from each other and make new friends.
Keelie Smith
Competitive Trampoline and Tumbling Coach
- Advanced Trampoline Coach
- Intermediate Tumbling Coach
- Intermediate Kinder Gym Coach
Keelie is a former athlete who has been coaching at the Youth Club since 2015. Keelie enjoys helping athletes to realize their potential and build new friendships.
Sarah Ireland
Competitive Trampoline and Tumbling Coach
- Intermediate Trampoline Coach
- Intermediate Tumbling Coach
- Intermediate Kinder Gym Coach
Sarah is a former athlete who has been coaching at the Club for several years. Sarah loves the community spirit at the Youth Club and enjoys the chance to watch athletes learn and grow.
Sienna Gates
Recreational Trampoline Coach
- Intermediate Coach
Sienna is a past competitor with extensive competition experience and was awarded the Female Trampolinist of the Year in 2016. Sienna enjoys being able to help others to improve and the sense of family at the Club.
Kristen Chirgwin
Recreational Trampoline Coach
- Beginner Coach
Kristen began coaching in 2016. She enjoys the club’s friendly environment that allows athletes to have fun and learn new things at the same time.
Anastasia Gikas
Recreational Trampoline Coach
- Beginner Coach
Anastasia is a current athlete and former state team member. Anastasia likes the fact that our classes are inclusive of all abilities, enabling athletes to learn from each other and make new friends.
Mia Summers
Recreational Trampoline Coach
- Beginner Coach
Tasha Caruana
Recreational Trampoline Coach
- Beginner Coach
Rhiannon Bainat
Recreational Trampoline Coach
- Beginner Coach
Nate Ferlazzo
Recreational Trampoline Coach
- Beginner Coach
Liam Merchant
Assistant Recreational Trampoline Coach
- Trainee Coach
Karate Coaching Team
Wayne Budd – Sensei
Senior Karate Coach
- 2nd Degree Black Belt (Nidan)
Sensei Budd has over 20 years of experience coaching at the Youth Club and is an integral part of the Karate program. Sensei Budd loves teaching self-defence and teaching students self-discipline.