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Meet Our Fabulous Gymnastics Coaches

Our Coachs

All our staff have passed their NSW working with children check and hold current first aid qualifications.

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Tamzin McSweeney

Owner & Programme Director 

Tamzin is Gymkidz's founder and programme director, passionate about helping children build confidence, coordination and movement skills through gymnastics. Her vision is to build a stronger foundation for gymnastics as a sport.

She is a qualified International Women's Artistic Gymnastics coach (FIG level 1) and holds an Advanced Coaching Accreditation through Gymnastics Australia.

Beyond gymnastics she is extremely passionate about championing the role of small, locally owned businesses in creating strong, supportive communities.

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Jo Tipler

Recreation & Kindergym Coach 

Jo’s love for gymnastics began in England, where she competed in acrobatic gymnastics at a regional level. She is passionate about helping children build strength, confidence, and a love of movement through gymnastics, and loves sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with the Gymkidz community.

Jo has a personal passion for health and wellbeing, is a qualified yoga teacher and loves ocean swimming.

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Allie Koldeway

Recreation & Kindergym Coach 

Allie comes to Gymkidz with more than five years of experience coaching gymnastics in the United States and many more years of experience as a competitive gymnast and ballet dancer herself. She loves encouraging kids to develop their talents in the gym and try things that are new to them. Allie is currently doing a research degree. 

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Stella Robertson

Recreation & Kindergym Coach 

Originally from Gunnedah, Stella moved to Sydney to study a Bachelor of Design in Architecture at UTS. A former Women's Artistic Gymnastics athlete who competed through to National Level 10, she has been coaching since 2022.

​Stella loves helping children discover what they're capable of and watching their confidence grow as they master new skills. Outside the gym, Stella is very active in gymnastics, cheerleading, touch football or out for a run and she brings that same enthusiasm and energy into every Gymkidz class.

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Elsa Skousen 

Recreation & Kindergym Coach 

Elsa’s currently studying international relations at the University of Sydney but she’s originally from Utah. She loves all things gymnastics and tumbling. Elsa grew up competing in WAG but renewed her passion for the sport through coaching. She hopes to help every child find joy in the gym just her coaches did for her.

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Natasha Meinders

Recreation & Kindergym Coach 

Natasha comes to Gymkidz from Canada on a student exchange at the University of Sydney, while studying Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia. She has been coaching gymnastics since 2021 and previously competed in artistic gymnastics up to Level 7. Natasha’s background in gymnastics and kinesiology has given her a passion for movement, physical development, and helping children learn new skills. She loves watching children grow in confidence, get stronger, and celebrate their progress each class!

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Cleopatra Pryce

Recreation & Kindergym Coach 

Cleopatra was born and raised in Cairns, where she grew up training in gymnastics at Barron Valley Gymnastics Club, alongside ballet, contemporary and hip hop dance. She later made the move to Sydney in 2020 to follow her passion for dance, training at Sydney Dance Company in their Pre-Professional course.

Since then, Cleo has gone on to teach dance and travel nationally and internationally as a professional performer. With her background in both gymnastics and dance, Cleo loves sharing her knowledge and helping kids build confidence & learn new skills! She is passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where every child feels encouraged to give things a go and have fun

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Mia Costas

Recreation & Kindergym Coach 

Originally from Perth, Mia trained in acrobatic gymnastics for ten years before becoming a coach in 2022. She has recently moved to Sydney after spending two years in France completing a degree in politics, and is now continuing her studies at the University of Sydney.

Having grown up in the gym herself, Mia knows how special a fun gymnastics environment can be! She loves helping children build confidence, and loves to celebrate every little achievement along the way.

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Rhiannon Thomas

Recreation & Kindergym Coach 

Rhiannon grew up training in a variety of dance styles while completing the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus. She went on to graduate from the New Zealand School of Dance with an Advanced Diploma in Dance and also holds a Certificate in Fitness. With a genuine passion for movement and teaching, Rhiannon loves sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with her students. Rhiannon believes in creating a positive, welcoming and fun environment where every student feels encouraged to express themselves, develop new skills and, most importantly, enjoy moving!

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