LAGAD has a rigorous selection process and maintains a very high standard of coaching across all gymnastics classes. We take on assistant coaches and support them through their Level 1 British Gymnastics qualification. We have coaches who are Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 in General Gymnastics, Acro Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Women’s Artistic and Men’s Artistic gymnastics.
Many of our coaches have competed nationally or internationally and at World and European Championships.
All our coaches are vetted, referenced and hold enhanced DBS certificates. They also hold First Aid certificates and must complete a British Gymnastics recommended Safeguarding course.
Svetlana (Head of Gymnastics)
Svetlana Archer our LAGAD Head of Gymnastics joined the team in April 2019.
Svetlana is originally from Russia. She is a Level 4 Senior Club Coach and has extensive work experience in both Recreational, Advanced and Elite Gymnastics.
She competed for her Country over a period of five years, has 27 years coaching experience and is a qualified Judge.
Victoria
Victoria is from Brazil and is a qualified British Gymnastics Level 3 lead coach. She competed at state, national and international level in her home country in Artistic, Rhythmic and Aerobic Gymnastics. Her achievements include State Champion in Artistic Gymnastics and 4th place in both the National and Pan American competitions.
Victoria also worked as a coach in Brazil, leading her team to 2nd place nationally and training two gymnasts to achieve Champion and Second place for three years running. Her coaching focus is to '' give all my new gymnasts the very best they deserve.''
