staff

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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. 

Tanya joined glitz at the beginning of 2022. We are lucky enough to have Tanya here twice a week coaching our lovely kinder gym kids. If you’re wondering where Tanya is the rest of the week, she is busy being a Kinder Educator.

Tanya loves working here at Glitz and is currently studying her Intermediate Kinder gym course. In Tanya’s spare time she loves collecting Lego, so if you ever want to talk about Lego, Tanya is all ears. 

Ellen is another one of our coaches who has been a part of our family for many years. Ellen began gymnastics when she was 3 years old. Ellen continued her gymnastics career all the way up until 2020 when she decided to retire. Although Ellen is not seen flipping around, she does keep busy by playing Cricket. 

Ellen is beginner qualified, and is working towards her Intermediate qualifications. We love having Ellen as part of competitive coaching team in 2023. 

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. 

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.

Tiarne only started at Glitz in 2022 but has picked up coaching as if she has been doing it for years.

You will see Tiarne Coaching Kinder Gym in the mornings, gymnastics classes in the afternoons, in the office Saturday Mornings and running our Birthday Parties over the weekends.

In 2023 Tiarne will become a mum to a beautiful little girl. We cannot wait to see her take on this new adventure. So if you see less of her around the gym, she is busy looking after a baby. 

Tali has been doing gymnastics for many years now. He trained at Glitz for a little while, but moved to Aerodynamix where 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. 

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 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!

Tori has been with Glitz for many years now. She started off doing gymnastics but quickly learned that cheerleading was her passion! Tori began coaching in 2014 and took a break in 2019, but is now back coaching level 3 comp and classes at our Healesville campus. Tori has a Diploma in Early Childhood Learning and is currently studying to become an Interior Designer.  

Gretta joined the Glitz family in 2022 after a career change from Architectural draftsperson to Centre Manager at Glitz Healesville Campus. Building on her passion for early childhood development  through gross and fine motor movement, Grettas' role has expanded to include KinderGym and Gymnastics coaching as well as party host. Gretta has also trained for many years in mixed martial arts and lead group fitness classes

Gretta is currently working towards her Intermediate kinder gym accreditation and also has her first aid qualifications.  

Kate began at Glitz as just a Glitz mum to her two boys, but slowly and surely fell in love with coaching. Kate is one of the many Party Team Leaders we have here at Glitz. Kate takes great pride in making sure your child’s birthday party is the best one ever. Kate also works with our other coaches in our kinder gym program. Kate has been working towards her kinder gym qualifications and is first aid certified. Kate loves a chat, so make sure you say hello when you see her. 

Sammy started at Glitz as just a teeny little kid in our Kindergym classes. She is now one of senior gymnasts in our level 6 competitive class. Sammy also began coaching with us a few year ago, and has been given a competivtive 2 class. 

Sarah is one of our beginner coaches who is working towards their intermediate qualifications. Sarah did gymnastics with us as a recreational gymnast, but stopped to focus on netball.

Sarah provides the gym and other coaches with many great ideas and is always willing to help out others when needed.

Jade began with Glitz as a little recreational gymnast who was full of energy. Her contagious smile and outgoing personality slowly moved her into becoming apart of our competivie squad. Jade competed with Glitz for many years but has now taken a break to focus on her coaching. Jade takes all her classes with joy and is always excited to see what her kids will learn. 

Tayla is another one of our senior level 6 gymnasts, who also started with us many years ago. She began coaching in 2022 and is absolutly adored by her students. 

Tayla is a regional champion for floor and amazes us every day with her delicate floor routines.

Mikayla is one of oour coaches who likes to keep herself busy. Whilst being in our competitive level 6 team she also plays basketball and coaches our competive level 3 gymnasts. Mikayla is currently taking her basketball skills to the next level as she is completing year 11 at Seda College.

Eloise is one of our passionate young coaches who is eagar to learn. Eloise is another coach whom did gymnastics with us in her younger years and has come back to coach with us. She plays cricket in spare time and is the captain of her team. Eloise is a qualified afl community umpire and is also qualified in first aid. 

Tia did gymnastics for 7 years and stopped in 2016 as she wanted to focus more on her ballroom dancing. Tia placed 3rd at the Australian championships for ballroom dancing. She is currently studying year 11 but wishes to become an anaesthetist at a childrens hospital. Tia loves working with kids and watching them achieve there goals.

Leah is another young aspiring coach who trained competively with us. Leah trained/ competed in our level 4 class before moving onto cheerleading in 2022. Although she is still competing as a cheerleader she loves gymnastics and loves using her knowledge/ skills to teach her younger gymnasts. 

Ben is one of our new FreeG coaches, that has recently 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.  

Lily began gymnastics at a very young age. From here she trained with glitz for 6 years. After deciding gymnastics was no longer her thing, she took up cheerleading where she fell in love. Lily loves that she gets the opportunity to come back and work at glitz as she truley has a passion for coaching. On weekends Lily loves dirt bike racing and camping.