The TK GYMFIT British Gymnastics Accredited Coaching Team
Name: Kirsty Thornton – Head Coach / Owner
Coaching Level: Level 4
How did you get into coaching? I was a gymnast for 14 years, former Junior British Tumbling Champion and when I got injured aged 19, I started coaching instead of training, and loved it as much as taking part myself.
Favourite apparatus? Floor and Tumble
Sporting Inspiration? Simone Biles (gymnast) for her sheer talent and skill, and Jess Ennis Hill for her training ethos and commitment.
Favourite coaching quote “There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs. There may be people who have more talent than you, but there is no excuse for anyone to work harder than you”
Name: Sarah Palfreeman
Coaching Level: Level 4
How did you get into coaching? Started gym at 4 yrs old – became British Rhythmic Senior Champion, then coached once I retired.
Favourite apparatus? Rhythmic Ball and Clubs.
Sporting Inspiration? Mo Farah
Favourite coaching quote: “ Good better best, never let it rest till the good get better and the better best”
Name: Libby Redmond
Coaching Level: Introductory
How did you get into coaching? From dancing and learning gym skills.
Favourite apparatus? Floor
Sporting Inspiration? Beth Tweddle / Simone Biles
Favourite coaching quote: “Always try”
Name: Georgia McMahon
Coaching Level: Introductory
How did you get into coaching? I started gym to improve my strength and flexibility and the more I came, Kirsty asked me to start coaching.
Favourite apparatus? Vault and Floor
Sporting Inspiration? Simone Biles
Favourite coaching quote: “Never Give up”
Name: Elle-mai Sutcliffe-Winter
Coaching Level: Introductory
How did you get into coaching? I started as a gymnast, after watching Kirsty coach me, it inspired me to learn how to coach so I could help others. It’s the best opportunity I have ever had.
Favourite apparatus? Vault
Sporting Inspiration? Laura Gallagher
Favourite coaching quote: “Dont practice until you get it right, practice until you can’t get it wrong”
Great, supportive team
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‘Fantastic place and great supportive team. My daughter attends and absolutely loves it. A big WELL done and thank you’
Emma, Parent
Can't wait for her next class
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‘My daughter has moved up already, she loves it, can’t wait for her next class ( stops her from smashing my furniture to bits)’
Nick, Parent
So glad I have brought my son here
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‘Leo loves it as do I watching the fun he has….. great friendly coaches who I would recommend to anyone….. I am waiting for the adult class :)’
M. Smith, Parent
07932 024 542
TK Gymnastics Centre
Unit 20 Terry's Mill
Harry Street
Bradford
BD4 9PH
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