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Meet Our Fabulous Gymnastics Coaches

Our Coachs

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

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TAMZIN MC SWEENEY

Owner & Programme Director 

Tamzin is the founder and programme director and is extremely passionate about child development through gymnastics. She relocated to Sydney with a vision to build the sport of gymnastics and improve young children's movement vocabulary through basic gymnastic skills. She is a qualified International Women's Artistic Gymnastics coach (FIG level 1) and holds an Advanced Coaching Accreditation through Gymnastics Australia.

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KRISTINA KNAGGS

Team Leader

A proud Newtown local and mother of two, Kristina has been leading our team at Gymkidz since January 2022. A former competitive gymnast in England, she then deepened her understanding of child development as a Primary School Teaching Assistant. Kristina brings a diverse background to her role as our team leader and is passionate about harnessing the power of gymnastics to enrich children’s lives both in and out of the gym. She loves fostering a supportive environment for our coaches and strengthening the local Gymkidz community.

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Alexandra (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. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney in the department of Government and International Relations.

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Natalie Heaydon

Recreation & Kindergym Coach 

Originally from New York City,  Natalie has been passionate about gymnastics since she was just 3 years old. She competed up to Level 6, building a strong foundation in the sport she loves. With years of experience working with children through babysitting and coaching, Natalie is known for her warm, encouraging approach. She’s dedicated to helping every child build confidence, skills, and a lifelong love of movement.

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Hannah Roberts

Recreation & Kindergym Coach 

With a passion for helping kids build confidence, coordination, and a love for movement, Hannah is committed to creating a positive and encouraging environment in every class.
She trained full-time in Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year program, where she developed a strong foundation in technique and creative expression. Hannah is excited to bring these skills and experiences to Gymkidz, inspiring young gymnasts to move with joy and confidence.She is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Sydney, majoring in Psychology and Sociology

We're always on the lookout for amazing coaching talent. Enquire about our Casual and Part-time roles available in 2022

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