ALL OF OUR TEAM ARE DBS CHECKED AND SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN QUALIFIED.
Meet the Team
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Dr Stefan Kolimechkov is the Director and Founder of Chelsea Gymnastics Academy. Coach Stefan has 15 years experience coaching children at all levels, ages and abilities in Bulgaria and the United Kingdom. He holds a QTS, Level 3 UKCC in gymnastics, Chartered Activity and Health Practitioner status, and a PhD in Physical Education with his Doctoral thesis on the benefits of gymnastics at primary school age. Stefan is also 3 x London Gymnastics Champion on Rings.
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Mary-Anne Gordon has been the Club Secretary / Manager and Deputy Welfare Officer at Chelsea Gymnastics Academy since 2022. She helps uphold safeguarding standards of the club and ensures that the values of the club are embedded. She brings a wealth of experience to the club having worked with various age groups in London. Her qualifications include a Bachelor's of Education degree, QTS, and Designated Safeguard Lead Training.
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Mr Maurice Horan has been the Club Welfare Officer at Chelsea Gymnastics Academy since 2022. He plays an important part of our gymnastics club by providing coaching expertise and recommendations on a wide range of areas, and helps uphold safeguarding standards. He holds Level 3 UKCC in gymnastics, and he has a rich history of active contribution in the field of gymnastics in the United Kingdom. Coach Maurice has been an essential part of many gymnastics learning journeys.
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Coach Misha has been teaching gymnastics at Chelsea Gymnastics Academy since February 2024. She has a remarkable career of more than two decades in gymnastics, winning over 150 medals and trophies, including the prestigious titles of 2 times Bulgarian Republican Champion for Groups (Junior & Senior). Coach Misha holds a Level 2 gymnastics qualification and she is currently working towards her Level 3 qualification. She strives to create a fun and supportive environment where every child can reach their full potential.