It is undeniable that the Coaching Team at Kara Kara share a common goal and this is to do all in their ability to help each gymnast achieve their best and have fun.
In order to ensure our coaches grow and maintain their skills and knowledge in the sport, we support all the training courses they wish to undertake.
We are proud to say that all our coaches have completed a Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaching qualification or are in the final stages of doing so.
Now to meet the coaches…
Tanya Gibson
Position: Head Coach
Coaching Accreditation: Advanced Silver Coach
Years of coaching so far: approximately 9 years
RG Accreditations: Advanced Judge
Other Accreditations: Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Certificate, FIG Level 2 coaching certificate, First Aid Certificate.
Extra Information: I first became involved with Kara Kara as a committee member as my daughter was a gymnast at the club. I have now undertaken numerous courses in the sport, involving judging and coaching. I continuously strive to further my knowledge and experience so I can coach the gymnasts to the best of my ability. Outside of RG I am a Registered Nurse.
Lisa Du
Position: Coach
Coaching Accreditation: Intermediate coach
Years of coaching so far: 6 years
Other Accreditations: Advanced Judge
Extra Information: I started at Kara Kara as a gymnasts in the recreational level at about 7 years old. My highlight was representing SA at the 2015 National championships.
Jenna Gibson
Position: Coach
Coaching Accreditation: Intermediate Coach
RG Accreditations: Advanced Judge
Duration of coaching: 8 years
Other Accreditations: Sporting Modules.
Extra Information: When I was younger I was a member of a callisthenics club. I have a passion for coaching our younger gymnasts. Outside of coaching I work as a child care educator & am studying to become a primary School teacher
Mara Gibson
Position: Coach + Senior Gymnast
Coaching Accreditation: Intermediate Coach
RG Accreditations: Beginner Judge
Duration of coaching: 8 years
Other Accreditations: Sporting Modules + Sports Psychology Workshops.
Extra Information: I am currently in Level 9 and train at Kara Kara. I am still competing and love the sport. I really enjoy coaching and making up new routines for our gymnasts! Judging is also something I wish to further my knowledge in in the future. Outside of Kara Kara I am currently studying Cognitive Neuroscience at University.
Maddy
Position: Coach
Coaching Accreditation: Beginner Coach
Duration of coaching: 2 years
Extra Information:
Tash
Position: Coach
Coaching Accreditation: Intermediate Coach
Duration of coaching: 3 years
Extra Information: