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Our Coaches
We have a wonderful team of coaches to work with and develop our gymnasts throughout our club. From an ex-Olympic Squad Coach to ex-British Champion gymnasts, all our coaches share the same ethos - to make Rhythmic Gymnastics fun and enjoyable for all.
Sarah Moon
Chairperson Coach & Judge
Sarah is a High Performance Coach, Master Coach and National Judge Cat.1 with British Gymnastics. Sarah is also a tutor. Sarah was UKCC Community Coach of the Year, as well as Olympic Team GB 2012 coach, England Team Coach in 2010 and 2016.
Monika Metodieva
Level 4 Coach At Team Bath and Hendon
Monika has been with the club for 2 years and is an experienced Level 4 (Up to International standard) RG coach originally from Bulgaria. Monika is focussed on coaching our Performance Squad
Alex Marinova
RG Level 2 Coach & Fitness Instructor
Alex trained with the Bulgarian Group National Squad at one of the most prestigious clubs, run by the chair of the National TC. Alex is also a qualified fitness instructor & coached in Bulgaria & Greece before coming to the UK.
Alex is passionate about supporting EVERY gymnast to reach their very best and currently coaches the competition level squad, crafting routines for individual gymnasts. Alex coaches at many of the competitions attended by the club supporting gymnasts of all ages.
Simon Haffenden
Level 2 RG Coach, Level 3 Judge and Club Secretary
Having supported his own daughter as a volunteer during her gymnastic journey, Simon quickly realised there was a shortage of judges. After the first training course, his interest in the sport grew. Simon coaches the Advanced level gymnast squads and represents Team Bath as a judge at many regional and national level competitions.
Caroline
Level 2 Artistic Coach
Artistic Gymnastics L2 coach and PEA sports and fitness instructor. Caroline has been coaching gymnastics for over 35 years and has turned her passion and love of the sport into an everyday job delivering Gymnastics into Schools across BANES. Caroline can now be found skipping and jumping around with RDP classes and turning a few cartwheels in our Rhythmic Acro sessions. Achieving whilst having lots of fun along the way!
Kashvi Cox
Level 1 Coach & Ex National Level Gymnast
Kashvi is a level 1 Rhythmic coach, dancer and ex rhythmic gymnast. Kashvi coaches our pre-espoir and espoir groups & Individual, as well as our mini development squad crafting high-quality choreography that emphasizes technical excellence and artistry; which are critical for groups aiming for regional and national competitions.
Nora Mazza
A former rhythmic gymnast and now a student at the University of Bath, Nora will be coaching our Advanced squad alongside Simon.
Annie Jelves
Level 1 Coach
Annie has been competing TBRG for 9 Years including winning the National Group League as a Junior. Annie combines her L1 coaching alongside competing as a Senior Silver level individual and studying at UWE.
Evie Rose
Level 1 Coach
Evie has been competing for Team Bath for 8 years starting in RDP with set routines then competing with her group as an Espoir and Junior in club competitions, regional Group League and at the National Development Plan. Evie now balances coaching with competing as a Silver level individual gymnast.