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Vaughan Gymnastics Club
The Largest Gymnastics Club in Vaughan
Meet the Coaches
We hire only the best of the best to be our coaches
All of our coaches are seasoned gymnasts selected for their skill and patience to teach your little ones.
All of our recreational and competitive coaches are certified under the N.C.C.P. (National Coaching Certification Program) for artistic gymnastics and trampoline. All coaches are qualified to instruct and spot all gymnastics skills using safe and progressive techniques.
Bob Carisse - Technical Consutant
Bob is a former member of Canada’s National Gymnastics Team and National Team Coach at the 1994 Commonwealth Games. With over 35 years of coaching experience and an academic background including Hons. BA in Physical Education and B. Ed, Bob leads our program as Technical Director.
Jesse Carisse - Head Coach of All Competitive Programs
Jesse has been coaching for 20 years. He has completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology, and is currently teaching at York University in the Kinesiology department and also teaches NCCP courses. He is the former National Novice champion in Trampoline, has competed at several International trampoline events, and has occupied a spot on the Senior National team for many years.
Semion Feldman - Men’s Competitive Coach
Semion is a former Elite Athlete from Russia, and later, Uzbekistan. He completed his coaching studies in Uzbekistan before moving to Israel and finally Canada to further his coaching career. He comes to us with 15 years of coaching experience.
Cheri Carisse - Program Director
Cheri comes from a background as a former Elite Athlete. She has over 35 years of coaching experience at both the developmental and competitive levels.
Tristen Singh - Women's Competitive Coach
We're thrilled to announce that Tristen has joined us as our new Girls Competitive Coach! With 5 years of experience as a competitive gymnast at Vaughan Gymnastics and 3 years of coaching under her belt, Tristen is sure to bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to our team. We can't wait to see the positive impact she will have on our athletes as they grow and succeed together!
Hailee Mariani - Camp Director
Hailee started her gymnastics journey in our summer camp over 16 years ago. As a former provincial gymnast with our club, she demonstrated remarkable discipline and skill, setting an example for her fellow campers. With over 6 years of coaching experience, she will be taking over as our Summer Camp Director.
Dhruv Bhatia - Administrator
Dhruv is a dedicated professional who has graduated in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Seneca. He skillfully manages the daily operations of the gym, ensuring everything runs smoothly while also overseeing the office and staff. His leadership and organizational skills contribute significantly to the gym's success and a positive experience for all members.
Are you interested in becoming a coach or CIT?
Most of our coaches are former or current athletes in our recreational or competitive programs. The C.I.T. (Coach in Training) program starts at age 13 on a volunteer basis. If you are interested in becoming a coach or C.I.T. with Vaughan Gymnastics please contact our office.