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KCGA Hall of Honour
Established 2023 · presented annually

Coach of the Year: recognising leadership, care and coaching excellence

Presented once each year at KCGA’s Christmas Gymnastics event, this distinction honours a coach whose sustained contribution, professionalism and commitment have made a lasting difference across the Academy.

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2025Honouree
Established 2023Coach Maurice was the inaugural recipient
One annual distinctionA dedicated honour for a KCGA coach
Year-long recognitionReflecting sustained coaching contribution
Presented publiclyAt Christmas Gymnastics each year
◆Coach of the YearKCGA coaching honour
What the award represents

Recognition built on responsibility and impact

Excellent coaching is measured not only in skills taught, but in the standards a coach sets, the confidence they help build and the care they bring to every gymnast’s experience.

01

Leadership in practice

Clear standards, sound judgement and a dependable presence across the coaching year.

02

Care for every gymnast

Patient, respectful coaching that supports learning, confidence, wellbeing and individual progress.

03

Contribution to KCGA

A professional commitment that strengthens colleagues, families and the wider Academy community.

Coach of the Year 2025

Coach Venia

Third annual recipientChristmas Gymnastics 2025KCGA Hall of Honour

Coach Venia became the third recipient of the KCGA Coach of the Year award in 2025, joining Coach Maurice and Coach Misha in the Academy’s permanent Hall of Honour.

The annual distinction celebrates the sustained work behind outstanding coaching: leadership, preparation, care, professionalism and a positive contribution to KCGA.
2026
The next chapter

The 2026 recipient will be announced later this year

The next Coach of the Year will be revealed at KCGA’s 2026 Christmas Gymnastics event and will then join the Hall of Honour.

Announcement pending
The KCGA Hall of Honour

Every recipient since 2023

Each annual recipient holds a permanent place in KCGA’s history, recognising the people whose work helps shape the standards, culture and experience of the Academy.

2025

Coach Venia

Third annual recipient

Awarded the KCGA Coach of the Year honour at Christmas Gymnastics in 2025.

2024

Coach Misha

Second annual recipient

Awarded the KCGA Coach of the Year honour at Christmas Gymnastics in 2024.

2023

Coach Maurice

Inaugural recipient

The first recipient of the KCGA Coach of the Year honour, awarded at Christmas Gymnastics in 2023.

Year-long consideration

What the honour recognises

The award reflects sustained contribution across the coaching year rather than one class, one event or one isolated moment.

  • 01
    Coaching qualityThoughtful preparation, clear teaching and a consistent commitment to gymnast development.
  • 02
    Leadership and reliabilityA dependable professional presence that supports strong standards across KCGA.
  • 03
    Care and communicationRespectful relationships with gymnasts, families, colleagues and the wider Academy community.
  • 04
    Professional developmentA willingness to reflect, learn, adapt and keep improving as a coach.
  • 05
    Contribution to academy lifeWork that strengthens the experience, culture and future of KCGA.
The moment of presentation

An annual celebration of the people behind the coaching

The award is announced during KCGA’s Christmas Gymnastics event. Alongside the energy of the occasion, it creates a dedicated moment to recognise the professional contribution made throughout the year.

The 2026 honouree will be added to this page following the next presentation.

About the honour

Coach of the Year FAQs

What is the KCGA Coach of the Year award?
It is KCGA’s annual coaching honour, recognising sustained leadership, professionalism, care and contribution across the Academy.
When was the award established?
The award was established in 2023, when Coach Maurice became the inaugural recipient.
When is Coach of the Year announced?
The recipient is announced during KCGA’s Christmas Gymnastics event each year.
Is this the same as Gymnast of the Year?
No. Coach of the Year and Gymnast of the Year are separate KCGA honours. One recognises an adult coach’s professional contribution; the other recognises a gymnast’s progress, character and development.
Will a new recipient be added every year?
Yes. KCGA intends to continue the annual award, with each new recipient joining the permanent Hall of Honour on this page.

Meet the people and honours that shape the KCGA community

Discover the Academy coaching team or explore the annual Gymnast of the Year Hall of Honour.

Meet our coachesGymnast of the Year