Our Team
Click on the circles below to find out more about our Skylark team.
Jasmin
Director
Jasmin is passionate about getting kids active and helping them develop into happy, healthy, responsible adults. She has been involved in gymnastics since the age of 7 and has competed in acrobatic gymnastics at an international level.
She started Skylark Sports to provide opportunities for kids to learn gymnastics in a fun, supportive environment.
Words to live by:
It's not hard to make decisions once you know what your values are.
- Roy E. Disney
She started Skylark Sports to provide opportunities for kids to learn gymnastics in a fun, supportive environment.
Words to live by:
It's not hard to make decisions once you know what your values are.
- Roy E. Disney
Dylan
Coach
Dylan is an Acrobat in our Elite Squad and has been training for over 7 years.
He's currently studying a Bachelor of Engineering at RMIT and hopes to make a career helping amputees with modern prosthetics!
Words to live by:
The harder you work today the easier it’ll be tomorrow!
He's currently studying a Bachelor of Engineering at RMIT and hopes to make a career helping amputees with modern prosthetics!
Words to live by:
The harder you work today the easier it’ll be tomorrow!
Annabel
Staff Development
Annabel is originally from England and was a PE teacher before she moved here to Australia.
Words to live by:
Let go of the past to move into the future.
Words to live by:
Let go of the past to move into the future.
Levi
Coach
Levi has been training parkour and freerunning since 2009
He had a stuntman/acting role in an episode of a tv series in 2017 and he has a passion for photography and reading/writing books.
Words to live by:
It’s not over when you lose, it’s over when you quit.
-Vegeta
He had a stuntman/acting role in an episode of a tv series in 2017 and he has a passion for photography and reading/writing books.
Words to live by:
It’s not over when you lose, it’s over when you quit.
-Vegeta
Serge
Acrobatics Squad Program Manager
Acrobat for a life time.
Serge is originally from Belarus and was a member of the Belarus National Team - Men's Group.
After he retired from professional sport, he worked as a performer in different countries and got to travel the world (which he still loves doing).
He moved to Australia on a permanent basis in 2013 and is a loving father and husband.
Words to live by:
Life is once again beautiful, fun, exciting, and filled with great possibilities, just go and get it!
Serge is originally from Belarus and was a member of the Belarus National Team - Men's Group.
After he retired from professional sport, he worked as a performer in different countries and got to travel the world (which he still loves doing).
He moved to Australia on a permanent basis in 2013 and is a loving father and husband.
Words to live by:
Life is once again beautiful, fun, exciting, and filled with great possibilities, just go and get it!
Matt
Mount Waverley Centre Manager
Matt moved to Melbourne in 2014 from Alice Springs.
He started ballet when he was 22 and practices about 5 days a week.
Matt rides a unicycle to work and loves playing video games.
Words to live by:
You only fail when you stop trying.
He started ballet when he was 22 and practices about 5 days a week.
Matt rides a unicycle to work and loves playing video games.
Words to live by:
You only fail when you stop trying.
Tegan
Coach
Tegan is in the elite squad at Skylark Sports and competed at the Vegas Acro Cup in 2019.
She did WAG from 3 years old until I was 14 and then moved to acro here at Skylark.
Words to live by:
Great things never come from comfort zones.
She did WAG from 3 years old until I was 14 and then moved to acro here at Skylark.
Words to live by:
Great things never come from comfort zones.
Sarah
Coach
Sarah is currently an acrobat in Skylark Sports' AcroSquad and loves sharing her experience with our younger acrobats.
Words to live by:
Just do it
Words to live by:
Just do it
Eliza
Coach
Eliza is a former gymnast and is currently studying Occupational Therapy.
Eliza started gymnastics when she was 5, and Jaz was her first coach. Eliza went on to have a very successful gymnastics career and got to compete at the Youth Olympics!
In her spare time she loves spending time outdoors with her friends and family.
Words to live by:
The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.
Eliza started gymnastics when she was 5, and Jaz was her first coach. Eliza went on to have a very successful gymnastics career and got to compete at the Youth Olympics!
In her spare time she loves spending time outdoors with her friends and family.
Words to live by:
The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.
Nikki
Program Development Manager
Nikki competed internationally in acrobatic gymnastics for the UK. She moved to Australia in Oct 2017 and is loving a new beach life with her partner - kayaking, sup, snorkelling.
Words to live by:
She believed she could, so she did.
Words to live by:
She believed she could, so she did.
Alex
Coach
Alex considers himself to be a big couch potato that can't resist the allure of doing flips in the gym. He loves food, especially seafood, sushi and Italian.
When he isn't at home in front of the TV he's out in the wild with friends.
Words to live by:
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
When he isn't at home in front of the TV he's out in the wild with friends.
Words to live by:
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
Lana
Coach
Lana has been doing gymnastics since she was 4 and has been competing with Skylark's AcroSquad for 3 years.
Words to live by:
Those who mind don’t matter, however those who matter don’t mind
- Dr. Suess
Words to live by:
Those who mind don’t matter, however those who matter don’t mind
- Dr. Suess
Teaghan
Coach
Teaghan has been at Skylark for about 5 years, she started in Tramp and Tricks and is now part of the Ninja Squad.
She love animals, netball, snowboarding and loves coaching at Skylark.
Words to live by:
Never regret a day in your life. Good days give you happiness and bad days give you experience
- Unknown
She love animals, netball, snowboarding and loves coaching at Skylark.
Words to live by:
Never regret a day in your life. Good days give you happiness and bad days give you experience
- Unknown
Jess
Coach
Jess previously competed with Skylark Sports' AcroSquad.
She has been to 28 countries and counting ...
She also loves novelty socks, be sure to show her your quirky pair!
Words to live by:
I have not failed. I've found 10,000 ways that won't work
- Thomas A. Edison
She has been to 28 countries and counting ...
She also loves novelty socks, be sure to show her your quirky pair!
Words to live by:
I have not failed. I've found 10,000 ways that won't work
- Thomas A. Edison
Christian
Coach
Christian has been doing parkour for 7 years and gymnastics for 4.
He loves training and the environment at Skylark Sports.
Christian is 6 foot and 2 inches and he can still flip!!!
He believes that strength, fundamentals and persistence will guide you down your path
Words to live by:
Hard days are the best days because that’s when champions are made.
He loves training and the environment at Skylark Sports.
Christian is 6 foot and 2 inches and he can still flip!!!
He believes that strength, fundamentals and persistence will guide you down your path
Words to live by:
Hard days are the best days because that’s when champions are made.
Maddie
Coach
Maddie loves summer and the hot weather.
She has 1 dog and 2 cats and loves going to the beach.
In her spare time Maddie is a competitive cheerleader.
Words to live by:
Just do it
- Nike
She has 1 dog and 2 cats and loves going to the beach.
In her spare time Maddie is a competitive cheerleader.
Words to live by:
Just do it
- Nike
Anya
Coach
Anya loves spending time with her gymnastics kids at Skylark and her own kids at home.
When not snuggling with kids reading books, Anya scours the internet for more children's books, bakes cakes, does taekwondo and watches rhythmic gymnastics videos.
Words to live by:
A person's a person, no matter how small.
- Dr. Seuss
When not snuggling with kids reading books, Anya scours the internet for more children's books, bakes cakes, does taekwondo and watches rhythmic gymnastics videos.
Words to live by:
A person's a person, no matter how small.
- Dr. Seuss
Madlen
Coach
Madlen is an acrobat in the elite squad at Skylark Sports and has been doing acrobatics since 2006.
She is currently studying Bachelor of Business and Arts.
In her spare time, Madlen loves spending time with her family and friends.
Words to live by:
The price of success is hard work
- by Vince Lombardi
She is currently studying Bachelor of Business and Arts.
In her spare time, Madlen loves spending time with her family and friends.
Words to live by:
The price of success is hard work
- by Vince Lombardi
Cat
Coach
Cat is a mum of two boys and was introduced to Skylark Sports when her sons started gymnastics and ninja at our club. Cat's family has recently grown to include a furry new member.....Banjo. The best looking yellow lab anywhere 😊
Words to live by:
Do or do not, there is no try.
- Yoda
(also her kids' favourite quote)
Words to live by:
Do or do not, there is no try.
- Yoda
(also her kids' favourite quote)
Catherine
Coach
Catherine has been doing gymnastics/acro at Skylark for 3 years and qualified as a coach earlier this year.
Catherine enjoys going cycling, training at Skylark and playing netball. If she's not playing sport then she's baking, practising flute or enjoying spending time outside!
Her favourite movies are October Sky and Free Solo, and she loves Japanese food.
Words to live by:
My goal is not to be better than anyone else, but better than who I used to be
Catherine enjoys going cycling, training at Skylark and playing netball. If she's not playing sport then she's baking, practising flute or enjoying spending time outside!
Her favourite movies are October Sky and Free Solo, and she loves Japanese food.
Words to live by:
My goal is not to be better than anyone else, but better than who I used to be
Chiara
Coach
Chiara is currently competing with both AcroSquad and NinjaSquad. As an AcroSquad athlete she has represented Skylark at the Australian Championships and won a silver and bronze medal in 2019. She also did circus training for 11 years before joining the team at Skylark Sports.
Jasmyn
Coach
Jasmyn is a former AcroSquad athlete who has represented Skylark at the Australian Championships. She loves sport, going to the beach, and hanging out with friends.
Jasmyn has been at skylark for many years and has enjoyed every moment.
Words to live by:
Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits.
Jasmyn has been at skylark for many years and has enjoyed every moment.
Words to live by:
Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits.
Megan
Coach
Megan is currently competing with AcroSquad and has represented Skylark at the Australian Championships.
She has two older brothers, her favourite colour is blue and she's always wanted a pet turtle.
Words to live by:
You will never know your limits till you push yourself to them
She has two older brothers, her favourite colour is blue and she's always wanted a pet turtle.
Words to live by:
You will never know your limits till you push yourself to them