staff team
our leadership
Svetlana Lebedinskaya
Founder & Head Coach
A former elite gymnast ranked in the top three globally, Svetlana competed at the highest international level including a televised victory at a USA dual meet in 1986. She founded Swan Academy over 14 years ago to bring world-class gymnastics coaching to children in Stevenage in a supportive, community-driven environment.
Svetlana Lebedinskaya
Founder & Head Coach
A former elite gymnast ranked in the top three globally, Svetlana competed at the highest international level including a televised victory at a USA dual meet in 1986. She founded Swan Academy over 14 years ago to bring world-class gymnastics coaching to children in Stevenage in a supportive, community-driven environment.
Svetlana Lebedinskaya
Founder & Head Coach
A former elite gymnast ranked in the top three globally, Svetlana competed at the highest international level including a televised victory at a USA dual meet in 1986. She founded Swan Academy over 14 years ago to bring world-class gymnastics coaching to children in Stevenage in a supportive, community-driven environment.
Viktor Trotter
Business Development Manager & Director
A Level 2 gymnastics coach and founder of a marketing agency working with sports clubs across the UK, Dubai and Singapore. As a Director of Swan Academy Community CIC, Viktor oversees finance, payroll, staffing, events and marketing strategy alongside Svetlana, bringing serious commercial experience to the club.
Viktor Trotter
Business Development Manager & Director
A Level 2 gymnastics coach and founder of a marketing agency working with sports clubs across the UK, Dubai and Singapore. As a Director of Swan Academy Community CIC, Viktor oversees finance, payroll, staffing, events and marketing strategy alongside Svetlana, bringing serious commercial experience to the club.
Viktor Trotter
Business Development Manager & Director
A Level 2 gymnastics coach and founder of a marketing agency working with sports clubs across the UK, Dubai and Singapore. As a Director of Swan Academy Community CIC, Viktor oversees finance, payroll, staffing, events and marketing strategy alongside Svetlana, bringing serious commercial experience to the club.
Sophie Staddon
Welfare Officer & Choreographer
A professional dance teacher, Level 2 gymnastics coach and experienced SEND teacher. Sophie brings years of experience from running dance schools to her roles as Welfare Officer and Choreographer, ensuring every child feels safe and supported while bringing routines to life across the club.
Sophie Staddon
Welfare Officer & Choreographer
A professional dance teacher, Level 2 gymnastics coach and experienced SEND teacher. Sophie brings years of experience from running dance schools to her roles as Welfare Officer and Choreographer, ensuring every child feels safe and supported while bringing routines to life across the club.
Sophie Staddon
Welfare Officer & Choreographer
A professional dance teacher, Level 2 gymnastics coach and experienced SEND teacher. Sophie brings years of experience from running dance schools to her roles as Welfare Officer and Choreographer, ensuring every child feels safe and supported while bringing routines to life across the club.
Sophie Cripps
Junior Squad Lead & Coach
A former regional champion and Level 2 coach working towards Level 3, Sophie started gymnastics at five and was one of Swan Academy's first ever coaches. She now leads our development and junior squad programmes alongside Svetlana, playing a key role in staff development and club growth.
Sophie Cripps
Junior Squad Lead & Coach
A former regional champion and Level 2 coach working towards Level 3, Sophie started gymnastics at five and was one of Swan Academy's first ever coaches. She now leads our development and junior squad programmes alongside Svetlana, playing a key role in staff development and club growth.
Sophie Cripps
Junior Squad Lead & Coach
A former regional champion and Level 2 coach working towards Level 3, Sophie started gymnastics at five and was one of Swan Academy's first ever coaches. She now leads our development and junior squad programmes alongside Svetlana, playing a key role in staff development and club growth.
Grace Middelton
Recreational Lead & Day Manager
Grace Middleton is our Recreational Lead and Day Manager, working throughout the week coaching and supporting gymnasts. A member of Swan since the age of four, she is now a Level 2 gymnastics coach working towards her Level 3 qualification.
Grace Middelton
Recreational Lead & Day Manager
Grace Middleton is our Recreational Lead and Day Manager, working throughout the week coaching and supporting gymnasts. A member of Swan since the age of four, she is now a Level 2 gymnastics coach working towards her Level 3 qualification.
Grace Middelton
Recreational Lead & Day Manager
Grace Middleton is our Recreational Lead and Day Manager, working throughout the week coaching and supporting gymnasts. A member of Swan since the age of four, she is now a Level 2 gymnastics coach working towards her Level 3 qualification.
Toni Smith
Day Manager
Toni Smith is our Level 2 Day Manager and has been part of Swan for many years. Caring and attentive, she keeps classes running smoothly and makes sure every child feels supported, welcomed and well looked after throughout their sessions.
Toni Smith
Day Manager
Toni Smith is our Level 2 Day Manager and has been part of Swan for many years. Caring and attentive, she keeps classes running smoothly and makes sure every child feels supported, welcomed and well looked after throughout their sessions.
Toni Smith
Day Manager
Toni Smith is our Level 2 Day Manager and has been part of Swan for many years. Caring and attentive, she keeps classes running smoothly and makes sure every child feels supported, welcomed and well looked after throughout their sessions.
Serena Batemen
Day Manager + Squad Coach
Serena Bateman has progressed from young leader to Level 3 coach at Swan. She works closely with Sophie and Svetlana in our junior squad programme and also serves as a Day Manager, helping keep classes organised, supportive and running smoothly.
Serena Batemen
Day Manager + Squad Coach
Serena Bateman has progressed from young leader to Level 3 coach at Swan. She works closely with Sophie and Svetlana in our junior squad programme and also serves as a Day Manager, helping keep classes organised, supportive and running smoothly.
Serena Batemen
Day Manager + Squad Coach
Serena Bateman has progressed from young leader to Level 3 coach at Swan. She works closely with Sophie and Svetlana in our junior squad programme and also serves as a Day Manager, helping keep classes organised, supportive and running smoothly.
Isbella Jarmain
Day Manager
Isabella is a caring Level 2 coach progressing towards independently managing days at Swan. A former elite gymnast, she joined at three and advanced from junior leader, bringing her passion for gymnastics and experience to her coaching every single day.
Isabella Jarmain
Day Manager
Isabella is a caring Level 2 coach progressing towards independently managing days at Swan. A former elite gymnast, she joined at three and advanced from junior leader, bringing her passion for gymnastics and experience to her coaching every single day.
Isbella Jarmain
Day Manager
Isabella is a caring Level 2 coach progressing towards independently managing days at Swan. A former elite gymnast, she joined at three and advanced from junior leader, bringing her passion for gymnastics and experience to her coaching every single day.
junior coaches
Riley
Junior Coach
Riley is a Level 1 coach who works mainly with our development gymnasts. She loves helping children build confidence and master new skills. Her favourite part of coaching is celebrating those breakthrough moments and bringing plenty of fun and energy to sessions.
Riley
Junior Coach
Riley is a Level 1 coach who works mainly with our development gymnasts. She loves helping children build confidence and master new skills. Her favourite part of coaching is celebrating those breakthrough moments and bringing plenty of fun and energy to sessions.
Riley
Junior Coach
Riley is a Level 1 coach who works mainly with our development gymnasts. She loves helping children build confidence and master new skills. Her favourite part of coaching is celebrating those breakthrough moments and bringing plenty of fun and energy to sessions.
Camilia
Junior Coach
Camilla is a Level 1 coach who loves helping gymnasts grow in confidence and celebrate their achievements. She is passionate about patience, resilience and making sessions fun. Outside the gym, Camilla loves staying active and can never resist trying gymnastics skills herself!
Camilia
Junior Coach
Camilla is a Level 1 coach who loves helping gymnasts grow in confidence and celebrate their achievements. She is passionate about patience, resilience and making sessions fun. Outside the gym, Camilla loves staying active and can never resist trying gymnastics skills herself!
Camilia
Junior Coach
Camilla is a Level 1 coach who loves helping gymnasts grow in confidence and celebrate their achievements. She is passionate about patience, resilience and making sessions fun. Outside the gym, Camilla loves staying active and can never resist trying gymnastics skills herself!
Phoebe
Junior Coach
Phoebe is a Level 1 coach who supports our development and squad gymnasts. She is passionate about helping children learn new skills, grow in confidence and enjoy their gymnastics journey. She brings positivity and encouragement to every session, making training rewarding and fun.
Phoebe
Junior Coach
Phoebe is a Level 1 coach who supports our development and squad gymnasts. She is passionate about helping children learn new skills, grow in confidence and enjoy their gymnastics journey. She brings positivity and encouragement to every session, making training rewarding and fun.
Phoebe
Junior Coach
Phoebe is a Level 1 coach who supports our development and squad gymnasts. She is passionate about helping children learn new skills, grow in confidence and enjoy their gymnastics journey. She brings positivity and encouragement to every session, making training rewarding and fun.
Maiya
Junior Coach
Maya is a Level 1 coach who supports our development and squad gymnasts. She is passionate about helping children progress, build confidence and enjoy learning new skills. Maya brings plenty of encouragement and positivity to sessions, creating a fun and supportive environment.
Maiya
Junior Coach
Maya is a Level 1 coach who supports our development and squad gymnasts. She is passionate about helping children progress, build confidence and enjoy learning new skills. Maya brings plenty of encouragement and positivity to sessions, creating a fun and supportive environment.
Maiya
Junior Coach
Maya is a Level 1 coach who supports our development and squad gymnasts. She is passionate about helping children progress, build confidence and enjoy learning new skills. Maya brings plenty of encouragement and positivity to sessions, creating a fun and supportive environment.
Ellie
Junior Coach
Ellie is a Level 1 coach and qualified Level 3 Childcare Practitioner, currently completing her Level 6 Early Years Teaching degree. She loves seeing children excited to share skills they have practised at home and, outside coaching, enjoys travelling and exploring new places.
Viktorija
Junior Coach
Ellie is a Level 1 coach and qualified Level 3 Childcare Practitioner, currently completing her Level 6 Early Years Teaching degree. She loves seeing children excited to share skills they have practised at home and, outside coaching, enjoys travelling and exploring new places.
Ellie
Junior Coach
Ellie is a Level 1 coach and qualified Level 3 Childcare Practitioner, currently completing her Level 6 Early Years Teaching degree. She loves seeing children excited to share skills they have practised at home and, outside coaching, enjoys travelling and exploring new places.
Sera
Junior Coach
Sera is a Level 1 coach who brings her professional background as a ballerina and performer into her coaching. She is passionate about movement, performance and helping gymnasts build confidence. Outside Swan, Sera continues to pursue her love of dance and performing.
Sera
Junior Coach
Sera is a Level 1 coach who brings her professional background as a ballerina and performer into her coaching. She is passionate about movement, performance and helping gymnasts build confidence. Outside Swan, Sera continues to pursue her love of dance and performing.
Sera
Junior Coach
Sera is a Level 1 coach who brings her professional background as a ballerina and performer into her coaching. She is passionate about movement, performance and helping gymnasts build confidence. Outside Swan, Sera continues to pursue her love of dance and performing.
Freya
Junior Coach
Freya is a Level 1 coach who loves supporting gymnasts as they learn and develop new skills. Her favourite part of coaching is seeing the excitement when a gymnast finally masters a skill or sticks a landing they have worked on for months.
Freya
Junior Coach
Freya is a Level 1 coach who loves supporting gymnasts as they learn and develop new skills. Her favourite part of coaching is seeing the excitement when a gymnast finally masters a skill or sticks a landing they have worked on for months.
Freya
Junior Coach
Freya is a Level 1 coach who loves supporting gymnasts as they learn and develop new skills. Her favourite part of coaching is seeing the excitement when a gymnast finally masters a skill or sticks a landing they have worked on for months.
Gemini
Junior Coach
Gemini is a Level 1 coach who supports our development and squad gymnasts. She is passionate about helping children progress and learn new skills. Her favourite part of coaching is seeing each gymnast become more confident and believe in themselves every week.
Gemini
Junior Coach
Gemini is a Level 1 coach who supports our development and squad gymnasts. She is passionate about helping children progress and learn new skills. Her favourite part of coaching is seeing each gymnast become more confident and believe in themselves every week.
Gemini
Junior Coach
Gemini is a Level 1 coach who supports our development and squad gymnasts. She is passionate about helping children progress and learn new skills. Her favourite part of coaching is seeing each gymnast become more confident and believe in themselves every week.
Isla
Junior Coach
Isla is a Level 1 coach who began her journey as a gymnast at Swan. She brings her own experience and love of gymnastics into every session. Known for her caring nature, Isla loves helping gymnasts feel supported, confident and proud.
Isla
Junior Coach
Isla is a Level 1 coach who began her journey as a gymnast at Swan. She brings her own experience and love of gymnastics into every session. Known for her caring nature, Isla loves helping gymnasts feel supported, confident and proud.
Isla
Junior Coach
Isla is a Level 1 coach who began her journey as a gymnast at Swan. She brings her own experience and love of gymnastics into every session. Known for her caring nature, Isla loves helping gymnasts feel supported, confident and proud.
Liv
Junior Coach
Liv is a Level 1 coach who loves supporting gymnasts throughout their journey. Her favourite part of coaching is seeing children develop their skills and confidence over time, knowing she has played a part in helping them progress and achieve their goals.
Liv
Junior Coach
Liv is a Level 1 coach who loves supporting gymnasts throughout their journey. Her favourite part of coaching is seeing children develop their skills and confidence over time, knowing she has played a part in helping them progress and achieve their goals.
Liv
Junior Coach
Liv is a Level 1 coach who loves supporting gymnasts throughout their journey. Her favourite part of coaching is seeing children develop their skills and confidence over time, knowing she has played a part in helping them progress and achieve their goals.
Sofia
Junior Coach
Sofia is a Level 1 coach who loves supporting gymnasts as they learn, progress and build confidence. Her favourite part of coaching is seeing the brilliant smiles on their faces when they achieve a new skill they have been working towards.
Sofia
Junior Coach
Sofia is a Level 1 coach who loves supporting gymnasts as they learn, progress and build confidence. Her favourite part of coaching is seeing the brilliant smiles on their faces when they achieve a new skill they have been working towards.
Sofia
Junior Coach
Sofia is a Level 1 coach who loves supporting gymnasts as they learn, progress and build confidence. Her favourite part of coaching is seeing the brilliant smiles on their faces when they achieve a new skill they have been working towards.
Izzie
Junior Coach
Izzie is a new coach at Swan who is currently working towards her Level 1 coaching qualification. She enjoys supporting gymnasts as they learn new skills, build confidence and have fun, while continuing to develop her own knowledge and experience as a coach.
Viktorija
Junior Coach
Izzie is a new coach at Swan who is currently working towards her Level 1 coaching qualification. She enjoys supporting gymnasts as they learn new skills, build confidence and have fun, while continuing to develop her own knowledge and experience as a coach.
Izzie
Junior Coach
Izzie is a new coach at Swan who is currently working towards her Level 1 coaching qualification. She enjoys supporting gymnasts as they learn new skills, build confidence and have fun, while continuing to develop her own knowledge and experience as a coach.
Ellie
Junior Coach
Ellie is a new coach at Swan who is currently working towards her Level 1 coaching qualification. She enjoys supporting gymnasts as they learn new skills, build confidence and have fun, while continuing to develop her own knowledge and experience as a coach.
Ellie
Junior Coach
Ellie is a new coach at Swan who is currently working towards her Level 1 coaching qualification. She enjoys supporting gymnasts as they learn new skills, build confidence and have fun, while continuing to develop her own knowledge and experience as a coach.
Ellie
Junior Coach
Ellie is a new coach at Swan who is currently working towards her Level 1 coaching qualification. She enjoys supporting gymnasts as they learn new skills, build confidence and have fun, while continuing to develop her own knowledge and experience as a coach.
Holly
Junior Coach
Holly is a new coach at Swan who is currently working towards her Level 1 coaching qualification. As a gymnast herself, she brings her own experience and passion into coaching, helping younger gymnasts learn new skills, build confidence and enjoy their gymnastics.
Holly
Junior Coach
Holly is a new coach at Swan who is currently working towards her Level 1 coaching qualification. As a gymnast herself, she brings her own experience and passion into coaching, helping younger gymnasts learn new skills, build confidence and enjoy their gymnastics.
Holly
Junior Coach
Holly is a new coach at Swan who is currently working towards her Level 1 coaching qualification. As a gymnast herself, she brings her own experience and passion into coaching, helping younger gymnasts learn new skills, build confidence and enjoy their gymnastics.
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Viktorija
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