Don joined the Oakville Gymnastics Club in 2005 and along with Niki Lavoie has been working to build up a strong Power Tumbling Team. Don began his coaching career in Listowel, Ontario at a small club and then went on to coach in London and Burlington. Don was a National Novice level tumbler for three years competing for the Burlington BG’s then went on to compete as a National level springboard diver for four years with various clubs in the GTA. Don and Niki together have produced numerous national team athletes and Canadian Champions in Power Tumbling. The Oakville Tumbling Program is now the largest tumbling club in Canada and with Don and Niki, who both have experience as Canadian National Team Coaches, the OGC tumblers have great prospects for the future.

Niki began her career in gymnastics as a Provincial Level Artistic gymnast at the Quinte Bay Gymnastics Club in Belleville. Niki went on to compete for McMaster University while obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She has been coaching gymnastics and tumbling for over 15 years. Niki was the Canadian National Team Coach and appointed the Tumbling Advisor to the High Performance Director for Gymnastics Canada in 2005 and 2007. Niki has traveled extensively with the National Team and is a respected leader in the sport of Tumbling. Niki is fully Level 4 Trampoline certified as well she has a diploma in Sports Injury Therapy. Niki is also a licensed Massage Therapist and Acupuncture Therapist. Niki manages the Gleb Abbey Sports Therapy Clinic located within the Oakville Gymnastics Club.

Sue coaches the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics program along side her husband Kelly.  Together they are creating a strong elite group of high calibre gymnasts.  Sue strives to provide quality programs for all levels while maintaining a fun and fulfilling atmosphere.  Her goal is to help athletes achieve their goals and conquer their fears.  Sue’s Level 4 certification and past experience allow her to deliver this type of a program and is helping the Oakville Gymnastics Club to be come one of the premier women’s gymnastics clubs in Canada.

Lorne joined the Oakville Gymnastics Club in 2007 and has improved the Women’s artistic gymnastic program by bringing over 20 years of gymnastics experience to the gym. His strong drive for excellence and technical understanding of gymnastics allows him to produce young athletes with excellent gymnastics basics.  As a previous Olympic and Common Wealth Games team member Lorne continues to inspire great gymnastics in the athletes he coaches.  Lorne’s coaching philosophy matches that of the Manjak’s and fits well with Women’s gymnastics program here at the OGC.

Alexandra coaches Provincial and Developmental girls programs for the OGC Women's Competitive Program. Alexa uses her love and education for gymnastics to inspire and motivate her young girls in a fun and challenging atmosphere.

Irene coaches Developmental and Introductory girl’s gymnastics for the Women’s Competitive program.  Her 11 years of coaching experience allows her to provide her young girls with strong basics and a love for the sport.  Irene was also a competitive Regional and Provincial level gymnast herself.

Dave brings over two decades of coaching experience to the Oakville Gymnastics Club.  Dave presently is one of Canada’s top ranked international Tumbling judges and has attended many World Cup Tumbling competitions over the past several years.  Dave has a keen understanding of what is expected of athletes at the high-performance level and is able to transfer his knowledge to the gymnasts that he coaches.  Dave’s organizational skills and club management background make him an excellent addition to the OGC staff.