Meet Our Coaches

1982 Paula began her gymnastic coaching and judging career.  Over her 40 years in the sport, she has taught children from the ages of 18 months through to students at the university of Queensland that were undertaking their studies in Physical Education.

Paula has coached a large number of gymnasts to State Championships, with many achieving personal best results and taking out placings.  Her judging career has seen Paula attend local and state competitions.  She has also had the opportunity to judge at multiple Australian Championships.

Throughout her career, Paula has had exposure to a variety of Brisbane Gymnastics clubs, including but not limited to QGSSA Teams at Somerville House and St. Peters schools.  All of these experiences have provided Paula with new skills for her gymnasts.

In 2010, Paula began her career in Education.  She taught a students from Prep to year 6.  Teaching is her other  inlove after gymnastics.

Inspiring and supporting all gymnasts to achieve their own goals through dedication and hard work is what Paula endeavours to achieve.  Her gymnasts will not know their limits unless they strive to keep improving everyday.  BCGC is very privileged to have Paulaand her tremendous knowledge she brings as part of our community.

Eszter was 2 years old when she began WAG, Trampoline and Dancing balancing all sports until 8 years old. At that age she went on to perusing her dance career. Ever since then she has won many awards and competitions in dancing.

At the age of only 11, Eszter already started to assist with teaching at her Dance School.

When BCGC started up (2018), Eszter started to balance her love of teaching at the gym as well as her own dancing and schooling.

At only 14 years of age, Eszter completed her beginners coaching course successfully and has more courses to come.

Even before there was a set destination of the gymnasium Eszter started to help her mum - Reka with choreographing routines and teaching dance classes. Since the end of 2019 Eszter decided to take her passion one step further and has been the main choreographer responsible for all the gymnasts requiring routines at BCGC. She holds dance classes for both gymnasts and acrobats to allow BCGC athletes to have coordination, spatial and body awareness in their routines and classes. She is also continuously working with the athletes cleaning and perfecting their routines throughout the year.

Taylah started her gymnastics and acrobatics journey when she was two years old (2002) at Mitchelton Youth Club where she continued until 2015.

At age 9 Taylah swapped from a level 3 artistic gymnast to a level 7 acrobatic gymnast. Competing in three different women’s trios as the top, Taylah represented Queensland four times placing in the top three each time: 2010 as a level 7 trio, 2011, 2013 and 2014 as a junior international trio. With two of her trios, she was selected into the Australian squad twice and competed at the world trials in 2011 and 2014.

In October 2018, Taylah jumped at the opportunity of training with Farkas and Reka again, with the addition of coaching alongside them and yet again won another National Title. Taylah continues to expand her knowledge of this amazing sport, working through her advanced accreditation in coaching and judging. She aspires to make a positive difference to the future of acro in BCGC and the wider acrobatics community.

Lisa started Acrobatics and Dancing at the age of 5. She continued this until the age of 7 where she decided to pursue her love for Acrobatic Gymnastics. Lisa started competing in a Level 2 Women’s Pair as a Base in 2014 and has since made the Acrobatic Gymnastics Queensland team in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Lisa’s passion, hard work and dedication allowed her to focus on her dream of being an International Stream Acrobat from 2018-2024. For 5 years she was part of an International Stream Women’s Pair where they placed 3rd overall at the 2021 Australian Gymnastics Championships and 1st overall at the 2024 Australian Gymnastics Championships. Additionally, she made the 2021/2022 and 2023/2024 Australian Squad. Lisa competed representing BCGC in the 2022 and 2023 Maia International Acro Cup in Portugal with her acrobatics partner where they placed 13th and 4th respectively. Following this, after qualifying for the Australian team in November 2023 at the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships Trial both her and her acro partner attended the AIS Training Camp in January 2024. Additionally she represented Australia at both the 2024 Maia International Acro Cup in Portugal placing 7th as well as the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in September placing 13th.  

At the age of 14 Lisa successfully completed her Beginner Coaching Course and at 16 gained her Intermediate Acrobatic Gymnastics and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics coaching accreditations. As well as this completing her Intermediate Judging accreditation for Acrobatic Gymnastics. In 2024 she also gained her Advanced Acrobatic Gymnastics coaching accreditation. Lisa continues to look forward to coaching and inspiring children to believe in themselves and reach their full potential.

Hailey started Dancing at the age of 3 (2008) and continued until she was 7 in 2012. She then moved to Artistic Gymnastics at Albany Creek Gymnastics at the age of 7 (2012) were she competed all the way to level 5. 

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In 2016 Hailey was asked to trial for Acrobatics. She began training both Artistic Gymnastics and Acrobatics training 6 days a week. In 2018 Hailey decided to just continue with Acrobatic Gymnastics as it was her passion. Hailey progressed all the way to level 8 women’s trio. She has competed at both a State and National level for both Artistic Gymnastics and Acrobatic Gymnastics.

In May 2022 Hailey participated in the Australian National Championships where her trio was crowned Second in Australia. 

At the age of only 14, Hailey has completed her Beginner Coaching Course in 2019 and since then has also completed her Intermediate Acrobatics and WAG Coaching Accreditations. Alongside Hailey’s Coaching Accreditations she has also gained her Beginner and Intermediate Acro Judging Accreditations. 

She is excited to use her skills and her passion for the sports to coach the young optimistic children and help them in reaching their goals.

Hailey has great dedication, and has always strived for the very best in everything she does and is willing to bring that to her role as a coach.

Aleisha started in the gymnastics world at age 2 (2009) in kinder gym, moving into Artistic gymnastics at age 5 (2012) with Farkas and was invited to trial for Acrobatic gymnastics the following year. She quickly found her love for Acro with coach Reka and competed as a top in both pairs and trios from Level 2-4. Due to her height she needed to transition to a base in 2016 and has competed in the state and national stream from Level 3 to Stage2 WP.

This will be Aleisha’s 8th year competing as an Acrobatic Gymnast, and she is still as passionate and dedicated as the day she began. Her overall Acro goal has never changed, represent Queensland and hopefully compete Internationally in the future.

Aleisha, from a young age, expressed her desire to become a Gymnastics/Acro coach and completed her Beginner Coaching course at 14 at the end of 2021. She enjoys being able to share the love for her sport with new athletes and teach them the foundations of gymnastics to help them improve their overall strength and self-confidence. Aleisha is looking forward to completing her intermediate coaching course later this year.

Aleisha is a true reflection of what BCGC stands for as a club…. hard work, tenacity, passion, and kindness!

Charlotte has been involved in gymnastics and dance from a young age and quickly fell in love with these sports. In late 2017 she joined acrobatics at active arts Australia and competed in her first acrobatics competition in 2018 as a level 5 pair base. She instantly fell in love with acrobatics and wanted to improve everyday she was in the gym. 

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In 2018, Charlotte started competing at National Clubs in level 6, initially in a pair and later in a trio. The following year, she participated in her first Nationals. In 2020, facing the challenges of COVID-19, she trained mostly at home in a level 7 pair. Charlotte then competed in a level 8 trio at the 2021 Nationals and subsequently trained in a level 9 trio. Due to partner retirements, she swiftly transitioned to a level 7 trio, securing a third place in dynamic at the 2022 Nationals. In 2023, Charlotte excelled in a level 7 pair, achieving third place in balance and overall at Nationals. At the end of June Charlotte moved to bcgc where she started her international journey in a 12-18 trio and has been selected for the Australian development team in with her trio. 

In January of 2024 Charlotte attended the AIS training camp with fellow Australian and development team members. Later that year in May Charlotte represented Australia at the MAIA International Acro Cup placing 16th in the world out of 55 trios. Then in June placed 3rd at the Australian National Championships.

Charlotte gained her beginner coaching accreditation at 14 years old and her intermediate at 16 and has loved sharing her passion for the sport and coaching young athletes to achieve there goals. She then gained her beginner and intermediate judging accreditations, where she loves to judge and watch all the athletes on the comp floor.

Mia entered the gymnastics world in 2013 at the age of 6 at Ferny Hills Gymnastics Club. From the very first day she fell in love with the sport and spent most days practicing. She achieved her level 5 badge in 2016 at age 8. Her younger sister had started acrobatics and She thought it looked so fun.

In late 2017 Mia started acrobatics at Active Arts in a level 7 trio and competed at her first nationals in 2018. She then competed at nationals again in 2019 in a level 9 trio. 

After her bases retired she moved to BCGC late 2019 where she started her international acro career in a women’s Pair. In 2021 she competed in the Australian Gymnastics Championships where she placed 3rd overall and made the 2021 - 2022 Australian Squad. In 2022 she competed in the MAIA International Acro Cup where she placed 13th in the 12-18 stream. She then went on to compete at the MAIA International Acro Cup in 2023 where she placed 4th. In 2024 she competed at MIAC for a 3rd time placing 7th over all as well as competing at the World Age Group Competition placing 13th over all. 

At the age of 14 she completed her Beginner Coaching Course and at 16 her intermediate acrobatics coaching accreditation. Mia can’t wait to grow her accreditation and is excited to coach and share her love and passion with the kids. She is dedicated and will put her whole heart into coaching.

Makayla had done dance and gymnastics as from a young age and loved every bit about the sports. In late 2017 she joined Acrobatics at Active Arts Australia and begun her journey throughout the levels of Acrobatics. She had started from the very beginning as a level 1 pair base in 2018 at age 8, and then transitioning into a trio with all the years to follow. Makayla has been selected for the Queensland state team and competed at nationals in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. In June 2023, Makayla had decided to move across to BCGC where she started her international journey, competing in a 12-18 trio where she qualified for the Australian development team.

Makayla had gained her beginners coaching accreditation at 14 years old and her intermediate accreditation at 16 years old and has loved sharing her passion and love for the sport. 

Jordan started dance and gymnastics at age 4 and continued until she started acrobatic gymnastic at Albany Creek Gymnastics at age 7. Since then Jordan has reached National Stream Acrobatics with BCGC competing at numerous State and National competitions.

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When she was 15 (after many eager years) Jordan completed her beginners coaching course and is now able to help inspire the next generation of gymnasts and acrobats. 

While currently completing the last stages of high school Jordan continues to train and coach as she hopes more people can experience the love she found for this sport.

JJosh started gymnastics at the age of 5 at Albany Creek Gymnastics before transitioning to acrobatics at 8. He spent five years competing as part of a mixed pair before moving into coaching. Josh earned his beginner-level accreditation as soon as he turned 14 and is eager to upskill to the Intermediate level as soon as possible.

Amelie started gymnastics in 2013 when she was 5 years old. She quickly found her passion for trampolining in 2015 and competed in the sport up until 2023 when she transitioned from an athlete into a judge and coach.