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Debra Hows - Senior Club Coach
Head Rhythmic Coach Debra has been involved in Gymnastics as an artistic gymnast and coach for many years, winning the coveted status of Wiltshire champion in her early years. She is now a fully trained Senior Rhythmic coach, Artistic Club coach and assistant pre-school coach. She has had a number of her students win regional national and international medals in recent years. As a part of British Gymnastics Rhythmic Association, Debra has visited several countries including Budapest and Germany as well as European Conference's of the Federation of International Gymnastics. Debra is seen as being a pro-active coach, committed to the development of Rhythmic Gymnastics as a sport in the UK.

Katy Smith - Senior Club Coach
Head Artistic Coach Katy, like Debra has been committed to Gymnastics for most of her life, as a competitor and coach alike. Her development techniques are outstanding and she is currently working with some of the most talented young Gymnasts in the South of England today. As an ex primary school teacher, Katy understands what motivates young children and is committed, as are all Esprit coaches, to helping them all find the champion within. As well as being a registered British Amateur Gymnastics Senior Club coach (currently undertaking her High Performance exams), Katy is a national judge who has worked throughout the UK at major Gymnastics events, including regional and National Championships.

Gemma Blewden - Club Coach and school sports coordinator
As an ex gymnast herself, Gemma understands the self discipline required to reach the top in gymnastics. Now as a coach she is one of the most committed of Esprit's staff, working tirelessly, sometimes 7 days a week, Gemma works with the elite artistic squads and has helped develop some of the most talented young gymnasts in the South of England today. Gemma also works with the towns School Sports Coordinators developing school to club links and their own after school clubs.

Elaine Blewden - Club Coach and head of administration
Every successful business or indeed club has one person they couldn't function without. At Esprit, it's Elaine. She runs the administration department and heads up all of our recreational classes. Elaine knows the name of every single gymnast in the club and treats every one as if they were the only person who trains here. She is quite simply the glue that holds the whole club together and as far as she is concerned every child really is a champion!

Stuart Smith - Club Coach
Stuart has been involved in the education of children most of his life and is still one of the most respected head school teachers in the region. Stuart is also committed to ensuring children are introduced to a fit, happy, healthy lifestyle and as young as possible discover their inbuilt natural ability to achieve great things.

Cherie Skeats - Choreographer, Dance instructor & Display Team leader
Since graduating from the renowned 'Laban Guild' Cherie has worked extensively with young children and in higher education, teaching a range of techniques in contemporary dance and jazz. She has a wealth of experience in composition and has choreographed numerous pieces for youth dance festivals and the Laban Guild conferences at Surrey University. Cherie is renowned for her innovative and unique approach to all forms of dance choreography.

Jon Hewlett- Club Coach and chief of party's.
Another one of Esprit's coaches who understands that there are many levels at which you can succeed! Jon runs a successful corporate entertainment company, in his other life, and uses his experience to bring a great twist to Esprit party's. You really need to book your child's next birthday party at Esprit to find out just how much fun Jon is.

Claire Percival - Club Coach
One of the top gymnasts in Wiltshire (in her younger days), Claire has been helping coach at Esprit from day one. Now, due to her successful business career, we don't see as much of her as we would like, but she still helps out whenever she can and the results of her hard work can be seen in the talent of Esprit's competition gymnasts.

Elise Hale- Assistant Coach
Elise started as an artistic gymnast but soon switched to Rhythmic when she was identified as having a particular flair for the sport. Elise has competed at the very highest level, winning many medals at regional and national competitions. Still competing today Elise has also joined Esprit's coaching team as an assistant club coach and helps teach her exceptional apparatus handling skills to our recreational gymnasts. Elise has a great future as a coach ahead of her and all of the children she works with can identify with her achievements.

Kirsty Dalrymple - Assistant General Coach, Under 5's Gymnastics coach and fully qualified trampoline coach.
Another gymnast who just can't leave the sport, it really is that infectious. Kirsty is the perfect example of what gymnastics can do for your own child, she really is the perfect role model. Working as a full time coach in our Under-5's gymnastics during the day and as a coach in our recreational classes evening's and weekends, Kirsty has now retired from gymnastics and is using her exceptional talents to develop the next generation of top gymnasts.

Martina Veveris - Assistant Coach
Martina started as a parent who, whilst being supportive of her own daughter, was also exceptionally interested in the sport of rhythmic gymnastics. Since these early days Martina has undertaken various courses and is now, not only one of Esprit's recreational and rhythmic coaches she is working towards becoming a fully qualified rhythmic judge as well as already being an integral part of Esprit's fundraising committee.

Hannah Wickens - Assistant Coach
Anyone who has followed artistic gymnastics in the UK will know the name Hannah Wickens. Before retiring in 2005, Hannah was one of the top artistic gymnasts in the country, she then joined Esprit as an assistant coach. Hannah has since rediscoved her love of gymnastics and has begun using her skills on the trampoline and not surprisingly, she's very, very good.

Rowan Gregg- Assistant Coach
Rowan is still a valued member of both our Rhythmic and Display Team squads. She still competes regularly to a high level and is a regular medal winner at competitions throughout the country. Rowan has just started out on her coaching career and is already qualified in first aid.

Scarlett Rolt- Assistant Coach
Another highly successful Ryhthmic & Display Gymnast who has joined the Esprit coaching team and is already making her mark in our general gymnastic classes. Another to have passed her First Aid at the first attempt.

Trampoline

Emily Hewlett - Trampoline Coach
Emily understands Esprit's philosophy and has been an integral part of the development of the sport of trampoline at Esprit. Trampoline is a prime example of how Esprit's unique training programme benefits the child. By working closely with Esprit's other incredibly successful gymnastic disciplines Emily has established trampoline as a big a part of Esprit's success.

Sue Bloodworth - Trampoline Coach
Sue came to Esprit as a fully qualified trampoline coach who realises the importance of good discipline, perfect technique and close attention to the health & safety of all Esprit gymnasts. She is as committed as all Esprit's other coaches to ensuring every one of our trampoline gymnasts achieve their very own personal goals and become the very best that they can be.

Sarah Hunt - Senior Club Coach

Ex Grade 1 competitor, competed in World Age Groups Games in Auckland. Now living in Frome, Sarah is now the driving force behind the exceptional 'Evolution Trampoline Club' and has agreed to help coach Esprit's competition level trampoline gymnasts on top of everything else she manages to fit in to her busy schedule. Esprit is very grateful for all her help and expert direction.

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