Dale Johnson

Dale is from Lincolnshire, England and has been involved with tennis since the age of 6.
He played in the top league of the County Doubles since the age of 16 and the first Division of the National Club League for the last 6 years (2002-2008)
He travelled Australia in the year 2000 were he coached at several clubs across NSW. On his return he became a LTA licensed DCA coach and worked at Grange Park Tennis Club in Lincolnshire for 7 years working his way up to head coach.
Dale is an established coach and is comfortable working with all age ranges and abilities.

Qualifications

TCA Level 1 Tennis Coach 2000
DCA Tennis Coach 2001
First For Sport Level 1 football coach 2006
UK Level 1 Badminton coach. 2006

Fae has been involved with artistic gymnastics from a young age and competed for the Philippine National Team from 1996 - 1998. In 1994, she was third place overall champion in the Philippine National Games and competed as a finalist in Australia for the Pacific School games. In 1997, she was overall champion in Singapore for the SACAC Gymfest. Her best events are the floor exercise and horse vault. Since 1998, she has been involved as a coach at recreational and competitive levels for the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines.

Qualifications

BA Communication Arts – CDSL
Member (Coaches) - Gymnastics Association of the Philippines
Judging Certificate

Isabel, is from near London, England and has been involved with Gymnastics since a young age, competing nationally until the age of 16.

She is passionate about teaching and sharing her Gymnastics skills in different disciplines such as Women's, Sports acrobatics, Tumbling and General and until most recently was working at the renowned Harlequin School of Gymnastics as well as Head Coach for the Schools Partnerships of Redborne & Team Bedfordshire & Luton, Sport England.

Qualifications

Level 1,2 & 3 Women's Artistic.
Level 2 General
Level 2 Sports Acrobatics & Tumbling
Level 2 Dodgeball
Level 2 Multiskills
Working with Disabled Performers
1^st aid qualified

Matthew is from Cheshire, England and has graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management at the Sheffield Hallam University. During his time in University, he was a strong representative and captain of his University soccer team for three years. Matthew continued to teach Sport Science in a further education College in England, where he was able to develop his coaching expertise and gain a PGCE teaching qualification. Matthew has also worked diversely in USA (Pennsylvania), France (Brittany) & Australia (Sydney) in summer camps, as well as teaching soccer and other multisport skills during his time overseas. He was also responsible for motivating young people to take part in sport and used soccer as a mean to develop their self-confidence and communication skills.


Qualifications

BSc Sport Management Sheffield Hallam University
PGCE Teaching Qualification (Further Education Teacher Status)
FA Coaching Level 1 + 2 Football (Football Association, UK)
NSCCA National Diploma (National Soccer Coaches of America Diploma)
First Aid in Sport Award

Nils is from Bremen, Germany and has been an active sportsman since young. He has competed competitively at a Semi-Pro level in soccer and has also achieved a high level in tennis. Nils graduated with Diploma in Sport and Fitness Management from the German Chamber of Commerce in 2007 in Bremen. Before moving to Sydney in 2008, he worked for a well known Fitness Club as a Management Assistant and Fitness Instructor. In addition, Nils also worked as a sports teacher for children with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Nils went to Australia for further studies in the area of Strength and Conditioning. During his time in Sydney, he worked as a Football and Fitness Coach in an established school and at a Soccer Academy. Nils also attainted valuable experience working in a Sports Medicine Centre where he continues to improve his knowledge of sports injuries, prevention and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

Strength & Conditioning Coach (Level 1)
Diploma of Fitness (Fitness Specialist)
Qualified Personal Trainer
Cert III in Fitness
Cert IV in Fitness
Diploma in Sport and Fitness Management
Fitness Instructor B-License
Advanced Youth Soccer Coaching License
Advanced First Aid

Rachael Moores

Rachael is from Manchester, England and competed in gymnastics until the age of 16 when she turned to coaching on a voluntary basis. In doing so, Rachael has coached at club level, on a recreational level and has also coached beginner and advanced adults in both Gymnastics and Trampolining. Whilst studying as a PE Teacher at Leeds Carnegie University, Rachael has had plenty of opportunities to teach children of a variety ages and abilities in a wide range of sporting contexts. Whilst studying Rachael not only competed for the University Gymnastics team but was also a member of the University Volleyball Squad and competed in the National League and the National Cup in which Leeds Carnegie were runners up in the final. Rachael hopes that living and coaching in Shanghai will develop her passion for sport even further.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Secondary Physical Education with Qualified Teacher status
Level 3 Trampoline Coach
Level 1 Gymnastics Coach
Level 1 Volleyball Coach
Level 1 Netball Coach

A natural sportsman, Ronnie has always been involved in competitive sports including Boxing, Trampolining, Karate, Judo, Taekwondo and Swimming. A member of the Philippine National Gymnastics team for 10 years, Ronnie has competed in numerous worldwide events and won a Bronze medal in the SEA games team event in 2003. He has completed his BSc in Physical Education from the University of the East and particularly specializes in Vaulting and Floor exercises.
Qualifications

Qualifications

BSc Physical Education
Philippine accredited Gymnastics Coach
Philippine Trampoline Coaching

Ross Hill

Ross is from Manchester, England and has been involved in Gymnastics since the age of 7. As a gymnast, he competed in National finals winning many medals and a handful of titles. Whilst studying at the UK Centre for Coaching Excellence (Leeds Metropolitan University), Ross also competed in the University Gymnastics Team winning Bronze, Silver and Gold medals in various disciplines at the British University Championships. Ross also played in his University Volleyball Team and won the National League and competed in the National Cup. Whilst studying in Leeds, Ross continued his passion for gymnastics with coaching at Leeds Acrobatic and Tumbling Gymnastics Club where he was Head Coach for 2 years before leaving to coach in Shanghai.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Physical Education
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching
Level 4 Acrobatic Gymnastics Coach
Level 2 Tumbling Gymnastics Coach
Level 1 Volleyball Coach

Susan Oh

Susan is from Singapore and has been involved with sport and particularly water sports all her life. She is a graduate in Exercise & Health Science Education from The University of Western Australia (UWA) and recently completed her Masters of Science (Exercise & Health Science) in the area of Motor Control & Development looking at the acquisition of swimming skills in children with and without developmental coordination problems.

During her time in Perth, Susan was actively involved in swimming coaching in a respected swim school as well as a private coach for children with movement difficulties. Susan is an avid flat water kayaker and whilst at College represented the Singapore Women's National Dragon boat Team. She also enjoys doing triathlons as it challenges her physically and mentally.

Qualifications

Msc. Of Science (Exercise & Health Science) by Research
Bsc. Of Science (Exercise & Health Science) First Class Honours
Austswim Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety / Infant Aquatics / Working with Children with Disabilities
Senior First Aid
Bronze Medallion & Resuscitation, Royal Life Saving Association
Level 1 Netball Umpiring
Community Coaching Certificate, Australian Institute of Sport

Vincent Oliver (General Manager for Tennis)

Vincent our Head tennis coach is originally from France but has worked extensively throughout Europe, most recently at the prestigious Tunbridge Wells Lawn tennis Club in England. He has also been working for the Spencer & Spencer Tennis Academy in Germany for the development of professional tennis players. He is D.C.A qualified through the U.K. Lawn Tennis Association, has a Master degree from the University of International management at Le Havre and speaks English, French and German. He has played at County level in the U.K and had a ranking of 3.2 and a 1/6 ranking in France.

Qualifications

Bachelor and Master degree, University of Le Havre
U.K Lawn tennis association DCA