WHY WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT COACHING RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
∞ Seeing the joy in the eyes of the gymnasts when they learn something new.
∞ Sports gave a lot of structure to my life growing up, e.g. getting homework done.
∞ I still have fond memories of my best coaches, they believed in me (even if I sometimes didn't).
∞ It is a very rewarding experience to pass the skills onwards to the upcoming gymnasts.
∞ Help the gymnasts to avoid injuries (body & mind) I've experienced and seen too often in this sports.
∞ Support the gymnasts to build proper self-esteem and confidence around their personal performance.
∞ Passion for sports unites people across the borders. It's fun to be part of this global community.
∞ "Importance of finding the right coach who would believe in you, become your friend and a wise mentor, become the strictest judge, and simultaneously, your inspiration."
- Ganna Rizatdinova, FROM CRIMEA TO OLYMPIC BRONZE
∞ To meet all of the criteria above for the young gymnasts is my personal goal.
SPORTS BIO IN SHORT
First step into a sports hall at three yrs old with Fairy Tale gymnastics, adding ballet at six yrs old. Then proceeded to Rhythmic Gymnastics at seven yrs old, finished Rhythmic Gymnastic at 17 but still continued with Aesthetic Group Gymnastics having started at 10yrs old.
Coaching
Dance
Martial Arts
Other
Greatest Achievements
Judge
Level 2 Coach in Rhythmic Gymnastics
African, Balinese & Indonesian, Ballet, Flamenco, Indian, Jazz, Modern, Salsa, Street Dance, Tap Dance, Waaking & Vogueing
Boxing, Fencing, Jujitsu, Karate, Taido, Wushu
Riding, Skiing
∞ Representing Finland in the European Championships with the group
∞ Won twice women's AGG Finnish Championship, silver with the Junior team
∞ Finnish Championship co-choreographer gold espoir group rope routine, bronze ball routine
Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, County and Regional Judge qualifications
Welfare Officer
Confident, graceful and skillful in action Yelana Davydova and Nadia Comaneci were the first Olympic gymnasts to ignite Angela's passion for the sport. Angela believes every child should have the opportunity to develop their true potential. In the role of club WO Angela will be the point of contact for wellbeing, safety and safeguarding of the members.
