Meet Our Team

Coach Stefan Kolimechkov PhD

COACH STEFAN

DIRECTOR

Dr Stefan Kolimechkov is a highly qualified gymnastics coach with a wealth of experience both as a gymnast and a coach. He holds a PhD in Pedagogy of Physical Education and is currently pursuing a second PhD at the University of Greenwich, focusing on the effects of microcurrent on aging-related muscle loss. Stefan’s research has earned him recognition as a Fellow of the European College of Sport Science, highlighting his significant impact on the development of sport science.

Welfare Officer

Mary-Anne

WELFARE OFFICER

Mary-Anne Gordon has been the Club Secretary / Manager and Deputy Welfare Officer at Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy since 2022, and our Club Welfare Officer since 2024. She helps uphold safeguarding standards of the club and ensures that the values of the club are embedded. She brings a wealth of experience to the club having worked with various age groups in London. Her qualifications include a Bachelor’s of Education degree, QTS, and Designated Safeguard Lead Training.

Gymnastics Photographer

Kseniia

CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER

Kseniia has been our club’s photographer since 2022. She captured wonderful images at our Christmas and Easter sessions, as well as the Annual Performance at the Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics. Bringing a blend of creativity and professionalism, Kseniia captures the real, spontaneous moments that make our gymnastics events so special. With years of experience and a background in photography, her style focuses on natural light and genuine emotion.

Coach Lawrence

LAWRENCE

Assistant Coach

Coach Lawrence joined the Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy in October 2024. He is an exercise scientist who believes in taking a multidisciplinary approach to improve sport performance. He graduated from the University of Bath in 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science. Currently, he is completing his Master’s degree in Sport Science from the University of Konstanz. Lawrence has extensive training in human biomechanics and have an in-depth understand of how to assess and measure human movement. He has experience coaching young athletes with various levels of ability in a range of different sporting environments. Having competed in high level regional sport, he understands the discipline and commitment required to achieve a desired sporting outcome.

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