The role of the Welfare officers are in keeping with the exacting requirements of British Gymnastics.
Our coaches
At Meapa, we pride our coaches in being friendly, supportive, caring, fair and encouraging. Our coaching philosophy is centred around children at all times. We would like to introduce you to our amazing team of qualified and professional coaches who work with our gymnasts at all levels and abilities. All of our coaches are DBS checked.
Lesley Golding
Head of General Gymnastics
Ovidiu Rugina
Director of Coaching
Kaylie Aitken-Cooper
Head of Womens Artistic
Claire Graham
Coach at Meapa since 2001
Melanie Osborn
Coaching at Meapa since 2017
Samantha Golding
Coaching at Meapa since 2010
Katie Jeal
Coaching at Meapa since 2014
Denice Clarke
Coaching at Meapa since 2015
Natasha Jeffery
Coaching at Meapa since 2018
Izzy Newman
Coaching at Meapa since 2018
Jemma Ridley
Coaching at Meapa since 2018
Val Payne
Coaching at Meapa since 1991
Tammy Seamark
Coaching at Meapa since 2015
Marnie Taylor
Coaching at Meapa since 2020
Izzy Stockwell
Coaching at Meapa since 2020
Samuel Tubbs
Coaching at Meapa since 2019
Skye Richards-Lepage
Coaching at Meapa since 2021
Claire Hope
Receptionist
Sheree Taylor
Receptionist
Gemma Montague
Receptionist
Recruitment
Interested in working with us? Here at Meapa we are always looking for talented, enthusiastic, qualified coaches.
Our Welfare Officers
Lesley Golding
Welfare Officer - Welfare@themeapa.com
Val Payne
Welfare Officer
