Position : Senior Coach

David Beresford was a long serving and much loved member of the Phoenix coaching staff. Dave started in 1978 and attained his Level 3 Women’s Artistic qualification. Most of Dave’s career has been in the development of our Woman’s Artistic Squads, producing County & Regional Champions. He is a dear friend and will always be part of our team.

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All activities are led by our fully qualified coaching team and delivered in a fun and structured manner.

Lara has been a member and part of our coaching team for many years. Lara was also a gymnast herself reaching County and Regional competitive level. As a mother of three, she understands the importance of early development in young children. She holds a Club Coach Level 3 qualification which is recognised by British Gymnastics.
    Dani Childs had a background in the performing arts and joined our team 6 years ago as an assistant coach. Over the past 6 years, she has developed her skills to qualify as a Level 2 Gymnastics Coach and Pre-School. Dani is now currently working towards her club coach Level 3 Award which is all recognised by British Gymnastics.