Operations Manager

Meet Mandi – Our Operations Manager and the Backbone of our Community! 💼

With 25 years of experience in the print trade, Mandi’s journey with us began through her children, who were participating in the sport. After volunteering at the club for 5 years, she took on the role of Operations Manager and has been a driving force ever since.

🏢 From leading the move to our new building and overseeing renovations to securing critical funding – including the 2012-inspired facilities funding and council support – Mandi has played a key role in shaping the future of our club.

As a gymnastics parent for 17 years, supporting her children’s journey from participation level to national competitions, Mandi has a deep understanding of our members’ needs. Managing over 1000 members and overseeing numerous events throughout the year, including our highly successful HW Invitationals, she ensures everything runs seamlessly. She loves working at WGC because of the opportunities for gymnasts to build a future with strong morals and values in a happy environment.

In 2016, Mandi was nominated for the BBC Sports Personality Unsung Hero Award for her outstanding contributions to the community, winning the North West category! 🏆

In 2018, Mandi, alongside our Welfare Officer Jan, was invited to Buckingham Palace as nominees for the prestigious Queen’s Award. This recognition was in honour of the extraordinary achievements they’ve made, ensuring a legacy for generations of gymnasts to come. 👑

Outside of the gym, Mandi enjoys spending time with her family and dog! 🐶

We’re incredibly fortunate to have Mandi leading our operations. Her dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment are truly invaluable! 💪💼

Head Coach 

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With over 20 years of coaching experience across all ages and abilities, Sophie is the driving force behind Warrington Gymnastics Club! 💪 As Head Coach, she oversees our programme for 1000+ members, writes session plans for our recreational programme, and mentors our coaches to make sure we’re always improving and innovating. She’s also hands-on with the day-to-day management, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently as well as planning events and problem-solving. 🎯She also served for 7 years on the North West Women’s Technical Committee in a Performance Development role, where she played a key part in shaping gymnastics across the region.

Sophie’s leadership style is rooted in collaboration. Whether it’s guiding our coaches, helping gymnasts reach their potential, or creating an environment that’s both challenging and enjoyable, Sophie is always there to inspire and empower. Her dedication to fostering growth and development within the team makes her an incredible mentor to all. Her passion for WGC is undeniable – she thrives in a forward-thinking environment where children come first. Thanks to her leadership and work ethic, we’ve built a culture that’s hard-working, professional, AND loads of fun! 🌟🎉

When she’s not in the gym, Sophie loves to travel, spend time with her family, and hit the golf course. ⛳️✈️

We’re so lucky to have Sophie leading the way and creating an incredible place for our gymnasts and coaches to grow. 💙
 

Welfare Officer

Introducing Jan, our incredible Welfare Officer, who has been a part of WGC for over 35 years! 🌟
Jan started her gymnastics journey with WGC at just 9 years old and earned her first coaching qualification at 16. Though she went on to train as a teacher at university, Jan’s passion for gymnastics stayed strong. She reconnected with the club when her daughter, Kara, began training at 4, and she’s been a key figure ever since! 🧑‍🏫🤸‍♀
Having supported the club as a coach, particularly with the younger boys’ tumble groups, Jan also qualified as a tumble judge, enjoying the thrill of attending team tumble events. Her dedication led her to take on the role of Welfare Officer, combining her education experience with her commitment to providing a safe and positive environment for all children to achieve their potential.
In 2018, Jan, alongside our Operations Manager Mandi, were invited to Buckingham Palace as nominees for the prestigious Queen’s Award. This recognition was in honour of their extraordinary achievements and the legacy they've ensured for generations of gymnasts to come. 👑
A highlight of Jan's journey was securing funding for the relocation and development of our current performance centre, a project she and Mandi worked tirelessly on while both holding full-time jobs. Late nights and countless hours of paperwork made it all worth it when they saw the amazing space we now have today. 🏆💪
Today, Jan manages the welfare and safeguarding of our members full-time, grows our Gymdots section, supports building maintenance, directs our Young Leaders & Demonstrators, and handles external bookings. She also serves as a Coaching UK Safeguarding Tutor, sharing her knowledge to ensure the safety of gymnastics everywhere.
We are so lucky to have Jan on our team. Her dedication, passion, and tireless efforts make WGC a better place for everyone! 👏

Assistant Head Coach

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We’re thrilled to introduce our amazing Assistant Head Coach, Hannah! 🧑‍🏫🤸‍♀️

A European and Commonwealth medalist, and two-time British Champion, Hannah has an impressive competitive background, having also competed in two Olympic Games, as well as at numerous World Championships. With her extensive experience at the highest level of competition, she brings invaluable knowledge to our program.

After over 10 years of coaching, Hannah is now a Level 5 High Performance Coach, working primarily with our top squads. She plays a key role in overseeing our squad gymnasts in the Performance Centre and is a mentor to our coaching team 💪✨

Hannah loves working with athletes who are eager to learn and aims to help everyone get the most from their gymnastics journey — not just for now, but for life. 🌱

On top of her coaching role, Hannah is also a proud member of the British Gymnastics Gymnast Advisory Panel, helping to shape the future of the sport! 🇬🇧

Outside of the gym Hannah loves to spend time with her family and her 21 month old son!

It’s great to have Hannah as part of our team! 🌟💫