Meet The Team

Thrive Gymnastics coaching staff are qualified, skilled, and enthusiastic coaches whom are appropriately qualified through NCCP training. Thrive Gymnastics prides itself in ensuring the facility is a place in which every child has the opportunity to THRIVE. Our team shares the love of the sport, and the passion of working with youth. We look forward to meeting you!

Join the Coaching Team

Thrive Gymnastics is currently hiring both part time and full time staff. Please reach out to kmiranda@thrivegymnastics.ca for further details on both the coaching and administrative employment opportunities available. We look forward to hearing from you!

Kristina

Head Coach

Kristina’s favourite part of the day is when she gets to coach! She adores working with children and supporting their growth in the sport. Kristina has been in love with gymnastics since diapers, and continues to share her passion for it each day. You will catch her smiling face and loud coaching voice from across the gym!

Coaches Corner

Caterina

Coach

Caterina has always had a passion for working with children, which has led her to obtain both her Early Childhood Diploma and Child Development Degree. Caterina is also currently in the process of her Teaching Degree! She adores working with children of all ages, and knows how to brighten everyones day. Caterina loves supporting childhood development within the sport, and has wealth of experience and education working with children.

Victoria

Coach

Victoria recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a degree in Psychology and specialization in research. She has been a competitive dancer for 17 years and continued to dance competitively throughout university as the captain of the dance team! Victoria loves to inspire and motivate her students to be the best version of themselves and hopes to help them reach their goals and beyond!

Claire

Coach

Claire was a gymnast herself for 10 years, and is excited to share her love for the sport! She enjoys working with children, and also volunteers as a swimming instructor. Claire is excited to help kids reach their goals, while keeping a smile on their faces!

Caitlin

Coach

Caitlin, graduated with honours in both her Honours Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management program at the Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management and Advanced Diploma from Seneca College for Civil Engineering Technology. She has been a competitive dancer for 17 years. Caitlin has been both teaching and assisting for 10+ years to competitive and recreational students of all ages. She provides a safe and positive atmosphere for all her students. Caitlin passion for the sport of acrobatics and tumbling allows her to encourage her students to achieve their own personal goals and perform at their very best. Caitlin enjoys and celebrates every moment of their successes with her students.

Julia

Coach

Julia is currently studying Kinesiology and is aspiring to become a Physiotherapist. Julia has been a competitive dancer from the age of 3 and her greatest passion and skill set is in acrobatics and gymnastics. Julia teaches dance, swimming, and gymnastics and loves to share her passion for movement and to inspire others to reach their goals and maximum potential.

Emma

Coach

Emma has been doing gymnastics and dance since she was a little girl! She loves staying active in sport, and enjoys teaching little ones how to learn new skills and have fun along the way.

Maria Christina

Coach

Maria Christina is a ray of sunshine! You will be able to see her big and bright smile from across the gym. She has worked alongside children for many years and in different professions, as a recreational gymnastics coach, a competitive gymnastics coach, and a private nanny. Maria Christina “MC” will be sure to make your children laugh, smile, have fun and enjoy themselves!

Simona

Coach

Simona is currently studying Kinesiology and Health Science. Simona has involved herself in many sports as well as participated in dance throughout her entire life. She enjoys working with children whether that be in coaching gymnastics, teaching swimming or tutoring! She is excited to engage with children and teach them new skills!

Alex

Alex

Coach

Since the age of three, gymnastics has been a big part of Alex’s life. She competed at both the competitive and provincial level, coached by coach Kristina! She is now pursuing track and field but is still able to share her passion for the sport with others through coaching. Alex loves watching her athletes have fun and stay active all while working to achieve their goals.

Chloe

Coach

Chloe's first time in a gymnastics gym was when she was three year olds - taught by Coach Kristina! Chloe lights up the facility and always puts a smile on everyone's face around her. She enjoys working with children and coaching them in sport!

Nicole

Nicole

Coach

Growing up, Nicole used to be a competitive gymnast. She has come to love the transition from athlete to coach and her favourite part of coaching is seeing kids learn new skills in the gym.

Claire D

Coach

Claire has danced competitively all her life with a passion for acrobatics and tumbling. She most recently completed my undergrad degree in Clinical Kinesiology at Western University and plans to do a Masters in Occupational Therapy. She loves working with kids and helping them to learn the satisfaction that comes from setting goals, learning new skills, and overcoming challenges!

Hannah D

Coach

Hannah is currently studying Psychology at Queen’s University and plans to go to teacher’s college to become a teacher one day. She has danced competitively all her life and has always had a strong passion for acro and gymnastics, doing weekly gymnastic privates alongside dance training. I love working with kids and helping them learn and grow. She feels lucky to have the opportunity to inspire and ignite a love for the sport in young gymnasts and to be a part of the safe, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere here at Thrive!

Domenique

Admin Support Staff

Domenique is a bundle of happiness and shares her sparkle with all children that she works with! She has experience working in a variety of summer camps supporting childhood development. She loves guiding athletes in the process of reaching their goals, and makes sure everyone has a smile while doing it! Domenique is currently in the process of a Doctor of Naturopathy Program at CCNM, and has previously obtained her degree in Health Sciences.

Hannah

Coach

Growing up in a sports-orientated household, Hannah has been heavily involved in sport throughout her entire life.
As an athlete herself, sport has allowed her to turn her passion into purpose. She is a tutor, youth mentor and is currently pursuing her dream of teaching Health and Physical Education! Her goal as a coach is to connect, engage and inspire children to reach their fullest potential!

Lindsay

Coach

Lindsay’s passion has always been working with children and helping others. Her love for communicating and working with people led her to pursue her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Psychology from Wilfred Laurier University. Ever since she was little, her dream was to be a teacher. She is finally making her dream a reality as she is about to begin her next adventure at Lakehead University for teachers college! Lindsay is very passionate about health and wellness, as physical activity has always been a huge part of her life. She was a competitive dancer for many years and continues to lead an active lifestyle. She is so excited to motivate and support your children in achieving their goals!

Sofia

Coach

Sofia grew up participating in the sport of gymnastics and has loved the sport ever since. She loves being active and playing sports. Her love for gymnastics inspired her to want to coach and help gymnasts achieve their goals.

Allison

Coach

Allison started gymnastics when she was 2 years old. She still loves to do gymnastics and wants to help others find the same passion for the sport that she has. She has been a coach at both recreational and competitive levels for the past 8 years. She is currently studying Chemical Engineering at McMaster university and is an active member of the McMaster gymnastics team.