MEET THE leaders & coaches
ROBERT ELLINGS
FOUNDER
With a passion for developing children, nurturing their talents and an absolute love for sport, it’s no wonder Rob founded ClubNorth fifteen years ago. In that time, ClubNorth has grown from humble roots and developed into one of London’s greatest sports programmes for children.
Rob’s most recent role was Director of Sport for ten years at one of London's leading and largest independent Nursery, Pre and Prep Schools, overseeing the Physical Education and Games of up to 800 students. He has run programmes at Lord’s Cricket Ground, Saracens Allianz Park, Wimbledon LTA and his philanthropic work has raised £36,000 for the ‘Bottom’s Up’ bowel cancer charity.
His teaching methods have consistently been rated “Outstanding” by OFSTED, ISI and by Senior Leadership Teams throughout his career. He’s also a former professional cricketer who was selected for the Australian U17 and U19 teams and Tasmanian First Class Squad as well as being awarded the prestigious TAS scholarship for cricket and sponsorship deals with Kookaburra.
Originally from Tasmania, Rob has a degree in Sports Science, as well as a PGCE, MBA and CIPD membership. He has over 20 years experience firstly as a PE Teacher and latterly for ten years as a Director of Sport and has worked in both state and independent schools across Nursery, Prep and Senior in Australia, Asia and here in the UK.
Rob is married with two young and energetic children who you will regularly find on the rings and balance beam at ClubNorth Gymnastics!
luke - Head coach & Notting Hill General Manager
With a BSc in Sport Rehabilitation Conditioning, Luke brings over 8 years of coaching experience and a Level 2 British Gymnastics qualification to his enthusiastic, energetic, and disciplined approach to leading classes. A qualified first aider, he has 15+ years in gymnastics, including 8 years competing for London British Gymnastics. Luke’s great sense of humour keeps things fun and engaging for all his students.
Sophie - Lead Coach
Sophie is a Level 2 Coach and has been coaching gymnastics since 2015. She loves seeing children develop their skills and confidence and particularly enjoys teaching floor and vault.
KIERA - Lead Coach & Queen’s Park general manager
Kiera is a Level 3 General Gymnastics Coach who has over 9 years experience in the sport! She has worked with a range of athletes across the country and has even coached out in Pennsylvania, USA. Kiera has taken part in team gymnastics and has attended multiple international gymnastics festivals as a part of British Gymnastics. She loves teaching the basics of the sport to children and watching their skills and confidence grow. Her particular favourite is bars!
rocky
Rocky is a Level 1 British Gymnastics qualified coach and is currently working towards her Level 2. Whilst competing in GFA, Rocky’s specialism was floor and vault and is looking forward to her University studies in September.
adamos
Adamos is a Level 2 British Gymnastics qualified coach and is currently working towards his Level 3. He loves teaching floor and fault and is an athletic all rounder also teaching Physical Education, Athletics and Football. In his downtime, Adamos enjoys spending time with his young family.
EMILY
Level 1 Coach
dominique
MANOS
Manos is a passionate Level 2 coach and originally from Greece with 5 years of experience. He is committed to achieving excellence and helping gymnasts reach their full potential.
CARLO
Level 1 Coach
Eliza
Eliza is a former competitive gymnast and after recently finishing university she is now excited to be back in the gymnastics world as a coach working towards her level 1.
Lauran
Lauran is a former competitive gymnast with 14 years experience competing in GFA floor and vault. She is passionate about gymnastics and helping children foster the love for the sport that she has.
JADE
Level 1 Coach
YASMIN
Level 1 Coach
NABIL
Level 3 Coach
ZUZANNA
Level 1 Coach
SARA
Level 1 Coach
RUDI
Level 1 Coach
