One team. One shared standard.
Meet the people who lead, coach and support KCGA—helping children and adults develop skills, confidence and a lasting love of movement.
Dr Stefan Kolimechkov
Stefan founded KCGA and remains closely involved in the academy’s direction. He designs the programme, mentors coaches and helps maintain consistent standards across locations.
His work combines active coaching with doctoral research, professional education and a lifetime in gymnastics. That expertise is translated into something practical: clear progressions, thoughtful teaching and decisions centred on long-term development.
- Doctoral research
- Programme design
- Coach mentoring
- Active gymnastics coach
“Our responsibility is not only to teach gymnastics, but to help every gymnast feel capable, supported and proud of meaningful progress.”Read Stefan’s full profile
Coaches with different strengths and one shared standard
KCGA coaches bring complementary movement backgrounds, but work within one programme framework: safe progressions, constructive encouragement and age-appropriate challenge.
Coach Venia
Venia combines gymnastics coaching with a broad understanding of movement. She holds a BSc in Physical Education and Sport Science and an MA in Dance Performance, with experience spanning professional dance, athletics, parkour, tricking and climbing.
Her sessions bring energy and creativity to carefully structured learning, helping children develop strength, flexibility and confidence while enjoying the process.
- BSc Physical Education
- MA Dance Performance
- Movement specialist
“I can help athletes achieve their goals in a way that also incorporates fun and joy.”
Coach Silvia
Silvia brings more than 25 years of professional gymnastics and coaching experience. Her sporting career includes two Absolute World Championship titles, three Absolute European Championship titles and a World Cup title.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Acrobatics Coaching and Physical Education and a British Gymnastics Level 2 qualification in Acrobatics. Her approach is warm and patient, using deep technical knowledge to help young gymnasts build strong foundations.
- World Champion
- European Champion
- BG Level 2 Acrobatics
“Children’s energy and creativity inspire me. I want every young gymnast to develop confidence and a lifelong love of movement.”
How the team works around every gymnast
Programme design
Skills, progressions and teaching priorities are organised within a consistent academy framework.
Coaching together
Two qualified coaches support children’s group classes, observation and individual guidance.
Child wellbeing
Professional standards and dedicated welfare oversight support children, families and the coaching team.
Ongoing learning
Coach mentoring and professional development help maintain quality as KCGA grows.
Mary-Anne Gordon
Mary-Anne served as KCGA’s Deputy Welfare Officer in 2022 and 2023 and has been the Club Welfare Officer since 2024.
With a Bachelor of Education degree, Qualified Teacher Status and Designated Safeguarding Lead training, she helps KCGA maintain thoughtful professional standards and a child-centred culture.
- Child-centred professional standards
- Support for families and the coaching team
- Consistent care and communication
Kseniia
Academy life includes performances, celebrations and moments of progress that families value. Kseniia documents those occasions with natural, carefully composed photography.
Photography follows KCGA’s consent, privacy and child-wellbeing procedures. Parents are informed, and children’s comfort remains the priority.
“I look for the real, spontaneous moments that make children’s gymnastics events so special.”Explore the KCGA gallery
Where our team supports progress
Whether you are choosing gymnastics for your child or returning to movement yourself, KCGA provides a clear route into appropriately structured coaching.
Children’s group classes
Confidence-building gymnastics foundations, delivered through progressive teaching and two qualified coaches in every group session.
Explore children’s classesAdult gymnastics
A welcoming route for beginners and returning gymnasts to build strength, mobility, confidence and genuine gymnastics skills.
Explore adult classesOne-to-one coaching
Focused coaching adapted to the individual gymnast, supporting confidence, technique and carefully planned progression.
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