THE TEAM

GymSports FNQ Staff:                                                              

Manager & Recreational Co-ordinator – Karen Magee
Accounts and Reception – Nicki Newman
Head Coach – Coming Soon!
Event’s Coordinator – Alysha Magee

Coaching Team:

Karen Magee  following on from studies in Nutrition, Karen started as the Recreational Co-ordinator with Southside Gymnastics and went onto become the Manager of GymSports FNQ in 2012.  The growth and development of GymSports FNQ @ South Cairns Gymnastics is largely due to her passion and tireless dedication for supporting children and mentoring coaches in their chosen sport.  Karen is the senior programmer for the recreational classes and managers the entire GymSports FNQ staff. She has over 10 years’ experience in coaching Kindergym, LaunchPad programs, Recreational programs, Schools gymnastics, Holiday programs and Foundations Competitive programs.  She currently holds the following accreditations:

  • Intermediate WAG Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
  • Intermediate Kindergym Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
  • Intermediate GFA Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
  • BabyGym Coach(Gymnastics Australia)
  • Fitter for Life (Gymnastics Australia)
  • LaunchPad Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
  • Trainee Coach Supervisor (Gymnastics Australia)
  • Certificate III in Nutrition (Beck Health & Nutrition)

 

Alysha Magee – retired as a Level 7 gymnast in 2021. Alysha has grown up in the gym and has had 5 years experience as a Competitive Gymnast and 2 years as a Competitive Cheerleader. Alysha has been coaching since she was 14 years old and completed a School-Based Traineeship with GymSports FNQ to gain her Cert III in Sport and Recreation in 2019-2020. Alysha coaches a variety of programs including Kindergym, JuniorGym and our WAG Level 3-4 gymnasts as well as assisting our Head Coach with events and competitions.

  • WAG Advanced Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
  • WAG Intermediate Judge (Gymnastics Australia)
  • MAG Intermediate Judge (Gymnastics Australia)
  • Kindergym Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
  • BabyGym Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
  • Cert III in Sport and Recreation

 

Monet Visser – We are excited to announce that Monet Visser will join our coaching team for the remainder of this year. Monet is currently living in Cairns finishing her Medical University degree and has offered to assist Alysha with our senior squads until we can secure a more permanent coach. Monet retired from a very successful competitive gymnastics career in May 2017 after 12 years in the sport. She has represented Queensland 3 times at the Australian Gymnastics Championships in level 8, 9 and 10. In level 8 Monet individually received a bronze on vault, gold on beam and bronze overall and in level 10 received a silver on vault.

  • WAG Advanced Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
  • WAG Intermediate Judge (Gymnastics Australia)

 

Amy Dowley – trained as a gymnast up to Level 4. Amy has been assistant coaching under Miss Karen since she was 14 years old. Amy has recently returned to the GymSports FNQ Team after taking time off to study. Amy coaches a variety of our Recreational Programs including our three Under 5 Programs (MiniGym, Kindergym and JuniorGym) as well as GymFun and GymSkills. Amy recently sat her Supervisors course and is now training and supervising new staff and junior coaches through our programs.

  • WAG Intermediate Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
  • MAG Intermediate Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
  • Kindergym Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
  • Trainee Coach Supervisor (Gymnastics Australia)

 

Brianna Burgess – is a retired Level 8 gymnast and still impresses us with her amazing skills! Brianna coaches a variety of recreational and competitive classes throughout the week and has recently started a School Based Traineeship with GymSports FNQ to further develop her skills and obtain her Cert III in Sport and Recreation. Brianna has a great eye for detail and is awesome with kids of all ages. Brianna is currently studying her Advanced Module 1 course.
– Junior Competitive Coach
– GymSports Levels coach
– NinjaGym coach
* WAG Intermediate Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
* WAG Intermediate Judge (Gymnastics Australia)

Mahlinee Ryan – retired as a gymnast at Level 7. Mahlinee began her coaching journey in 2020 assisting in our Recreational Programs. It was quickly recognized that her attention to detail and mannerism with the gymnasts were perfect for competitive gymnastics and she began working with our competitive coaches. Mahlinee has recently been coaching our Recreational and Competitive Boys Programs.
– GymFun, GymSkills coach
– NinjaGym coach
* WAG Intermediate Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
* MAG Intermediate Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
* WAG Intermediate Judge (Gymnastics Australia)

Macayla Jones – Current Level 8 gymnast. Macayla or Macca (as we like to call her) inspires both our gymnasts and coaches with her positive attitude towards our sport. Macca trains over 16 hours per week, goes to High School and still manages to find the time to coach 2 days per week.
– JuniorGym, GymFun, GymSkills coach
– NinjaGym coach
* WAG Intermediate Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
* WAG Intermediate Judge (Gymnastics Australia)

Shannon Edward – Retired Level 6 gymnast. Shannon has been a great asset to our team, she coaches 3 days per week coaching across our Recreational Programs including our level 2 and Pre-3 GymSports gymnasts.
– GymFun, GymSkills and GymSports Levels coach
* WAG Intermediate Coach (Gymnastics Australia)
* WAG Intermediate Judge (Gymnastics Australia)

Ki’Ara Solowski – has a strong background in dance, cheer and gymnastics. Ki’Ara recently joined our team and has been quick to develop her coaching skills. Ki’Ara has a great repport with her gymnasts from GymFun through to her Level 2-Pre 3 GymSports gymnasts and our team members.
– GymFun, GymSkills and GymSports Levels coach
* WAG Intermediate Coach (Gymnastics Australia)

Meet our Beginner coaches: Our Junior coaches are an inspiration to our recreational gymnasts. Junior coaches play a vital role in teaching our young Launchpad gymnasts strong fundamental skills.

Chelsea Jackson – Retired Level 6 gymnast
– GymSkills coach
– NinjaGym coach
* Beginner Coach (Gymnastics Australia)

Dearnna Castle – Retired Level 4 gymnast
– GymFun, GymSkills coach
– NinjaGym coach