staff

Sarah is the friendly face you'll see behind the counter. 

She has worked at the gym for 12 years and over the years has put three of her children through our gymnastics program. Sarah is responsible for all our behind the scenes work, which definitely doesn't go unnoticed at Glitz. 

Her patience and kind attitude is something to admire. 

Sarah joined Glitz in 2018 as a Glitz Mum, enrolling her kids in classes with us. At the beginning of 2022 Sarah started working in the office. She is one of the many Sarah's you may hear from at Glitz. 

Liv is one of our competitive gymnastics’ leaders. She has years of experience in gymnastics ending her career in level 5 before becoming a cheerleader, competing at worlds for three consecutive years. 

Liv enjoys passing on her love of tumbling to her gymnasts and supporting them to become the best they can be. 

Tanya coaches our KinderGym classes, sharing her knowledge of child development and passion for the Early Years.

 Tanya began with Glitz in 2022. She is a Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educator making her the perfect person to implement such an important program, helping to support our youngest gymnasts to develop a love of physical activity and movement. 

Elise is one of our lovely kinder gym coaches and has been coaching for the last 14 years. Before this she was also experienced in mens gymnastics before taking on the role within kinder gym program.
Elise is also qualified in ABA therapy and is always willing to do private lessons for the children that may need a one on one approach.
She is an experienced member of the Glitz family, so be sure to say hello the next time you see her around the gym!

Katie is our KinderGym and Party Department Leader and has been coaching at Glitz since 2023. Prior to Glitz her movement experience stems from 8 years of calisthenics which inspired her love of gymnastics. 

She has a passion for child development, currently in her last year of a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, bringing this knowledge into her KinderGym planning and coaching. Katie coaches at both our Lilydale and Healesville campus. 

Ellen is our Recreational Gymnastics Department Leader. She began gymnastics at Glitz in 2008 when she was just 3 years old, retiring from gymnastics in just 2020. Ellen is a passionate, driven leader who strives to provide quality programs to all of gymnasts. 

Her knowledge not only includes an Advanced Women’s Artistic Gymnastics qualification, she is also studying Inclusive Education in her tertiary studies. You’ll find Ellen at both our Lilydale and Healesville campus.

Darci is another one of our coaches who has had many years of gymnastics experience. Darci was training in our competitive level 6 team before she decided to put her skills to rest in 2020. 

She is now putting her skills and passion into coaching one of competitive level 4 sqauds 

Darci displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm to learn. She has begun her coaching her first competitive squad in 2022 and boy has she done an amazing job. 

Her determination to do well and help others achieve positive results is something we admire.

Lien is one of our Competitive Gymnastics Department Leaders. She started coaching at Glitz in 2025 and now coaches our highest competitive gymnasts. 

She began gymnastics when she was 2 years old, entering a pre squad team before competing at just 4 years old. Currently she competes in level 10 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. Lien began coaching in 2019 being involved in KinderGym, recreational, competitive and adult gymnastics. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science.

Tali has been doing gymnastics for many years now. He trained at Glitz for a little while, but moved to Aerodynamix where he has been training ever since. Tali became a coach here at Glitz in 2021 and boy has he made an impact. Tali is bubbly, loud and very outgoing and is such an asset to our team. Tali is currently studying Mechatronics at RMIT.

Sarah coaches highest level recreational gymnasts and tumbling. Her kind and compassionate energy makes her a fantastic coach. 

Sarah has been coaching since 2021, but has previously trained at Glitz herself reaching level 5 in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. 

Chloe coaches competitive, and recreational gymnastics and tumbling. She began coaching at Glitz in 2023. Chloe has 15 years of experience in varying classes including recreational gymnastics, Competitive Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, tumbling and Adults Gymnastics. Her confidence and capabilities in tumbling are extraordinary and inspire her gymnasts constantly. 

  Abbi began at Glitz in 2026 coaching tumbling, recreational and competitive gymnastics. Abbi has been coaching since 2022 and has been a gymnast herself since she was very young, choosing gymnastics over every other sport she tried. 

Abbi still trains weekly in gymnastics and is currently studying a Bachelor of Secondary Education majoring in Health and Physical Education. 

Ben is one of our FreeG & recreational gymnastics coaches. Ben began his coaching career with Glitz in 2019. 

Ben started FreeG in 2017 which makes

his experience and knowledge in the FreeG sport something we are keen to pass on to our young beginners.  

Liam is one of our newest coaches joining the the glitz team helping out with our free g & recreational classes !

Liam has started coaching our younger free g classes with our other coach Ben, Liam is eager to learn and pass down his knowledge of free g to the young children within his classes! 

Finn is also a new addition to the free g & recreational coaches!

He is coaching alongside Ben as he learns the ropes of free g, but Finn has some prior knowledge to, he used to come here when he was younger. 

Emelia joined the Glitz team in 2024 as a Birthday Party Host.  She has previously spent quite a few years at gymnastics as a spectator, watching her sister who was part of the Glitz competition squad.  Emelia loves helping children at the Glitz Birthday parties have a safe and great time.  Her hope is to go into Early Childhood Education when she completes High School.

Tiah began her gymnastics journey at Glitz and later expanded her experience through ballet, dance and 5 years of calisthenics. She started coaching recreational classes and uses her kowledge and experience. She enjoys supporting her gymnasts as they grow in confidence and develop strong foundational skills and technique.

Taiha has been involved in sports her whole life, with a love for staying active through footy, dance, and gymnastics.  She competed in gymnastics for four years when she was younger and has continued as a recreational gymnast.  Whether it's on the field, court, or in the gym, sport has always been a big part of her life and something she genuinely enjoys!  

I am a new coach at Glitz.  I am a dancer at Vibe.  I have danced with Vibe for many years and recently found a love for coaching young kids.  I am a kind, bubbly, and energetic person wanting to use my dance experience to help kids learn to have fun.