SKYE BENSON
Director/Head Coach
WAG Advance Silver Coaching Accreditation . WAG Advance Judging Accreditation . Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) . Master of Teaching (Primary)
Skye has been involved in gymnastics for over 35 years, initially as a competitor and then as a coach, judge and administrator. She has coached gymnasts from recreational right through to Junior International and has coached both NSW and Australian representative teams. Skye has held positions on regional and state coaching and judging committees and is currently a member of the Gymnastics Australia WAG Commission and NSW Sports Management Committee. Skye was also a full time primary school teacher for 8 years.
Skye has been instrumental in driving the success of Sydney Academy of Gymnastics. Her experience, hard work and desire have seen the club grow succeed at all levels. A testament to the success of the club has been Sydney Academy winning the overall National Club Championships title in 2014 and 2015. Sydney Gymnastics has also been awarded the NSW WAG Club of the Year in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018. NSW WAG Levels Coaching Team of the Year in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018 and 2019. and Skye and Tony were awarded WAG National Levels Coaches of the Year in 2014 and 2016.
TONY BENSON
Director/Head Coach
WAG High Performance Coaching Accreditation . MAG Intermediate Coaching Accreditation .
Tony has been involved in gymnastics for over 40 years as a coach and club manager. During this period he has achieved success in many aspects of the industry. He has coached gymnasts from pre-schoolers through to Level 10, Junior International and has produced numerous state and national representatives. Tony has coached both NSW and Australian Teams. Prior to opening Sydney Gymnastics Tony also managed two of the largest and most successful gymnastics clubs in NSW. He has also held positions on regional, state and national committees, contributing to development of gymnastics in NSW and Australia. Under the experienced leadership of Skye and Tony Sydney Gymnastics has become one of Australia’s premier gymnastics clubs growing in membership and achieving outstanding competitive results.
Our Team
Linda Taylor
WAG Advance Silver Coaching Accreditation
WAG Advance Judge
Kinder-gym
Amy Lees
WAG Advance Silver Coaching Accreditation
Kelly Duncan
WAG Advance Coaching Accreditation
WAG Beginner Judge
Jasmine Footit
WAG Beginner Coaching Accreditation
Kiarna Moujalli
WAG Beginner Coaching Accreditation
Kristy Burrows
WAG Beginner Coaching Accreditation