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Debra Hows - Head of Rhythmic Gymnastics
Head Rhythmic Coach Debra has been involved in Gymnastics as an artistic gymnast and coach for many years. She now heads up Esprit's rhythmic gymnastics and works closely with the clubs other coaches to ensure the gymnasts receive coaching best suited to their innate abilities. As one of the country's leading rhythmic coaches who has trained several National team members, Debra travels the world with the GB and Welsh national teams and has see her gymnasts compete at major International tournaments including the World Championships.

Katy Smith - Director of coaching and head of Women's Artistic
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 a High Performance level coach and International Brevet judge, Katy has worked throughout the UK at major Gymnastics events, including regional and National Championships.

Kirsty Dalrymple - Senior General, Pre-School and trampoline coach.
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 still finds time for her own gymnastics and at the ripe old age of 21 became British Veterans Champion in 2008.

Hannah Wickens - Senior General, assistant Pre-School and trampoline 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 and British Vault Champion. Hannah now passes on her extensive knowledge to Esprit's gymnasts and even finds time to compete at a very high level in trampoline and Double-Mini-Tramp.

Cherie Skeats - Choreographer & 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. Cherie is renowned for her innovative and unique approach to all forms of dance choreography and has travelled to gymnastic festivals throughout Northen Europe with Esprit's renowned Display Team.

Gemma Blewden - Senior Coach
As an ex gymnast herself, Gemma understands the self discipline required to reach the top in gymnastics. Now as a coach Gemma works with the elite artistic squads and has helped develop some of the most talented young gymnasts in the South of England today.

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.

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.

Assistant coaches

Elise Hale- Assistant Coach

Martina Veveris - Assistant Coach

Rowan Gregg- Assistant Coach

Scarlett Rolt- Assistant Coach

Trampoline

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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