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Gymnastics Donegal Young Leaders
Our Young Leaders
Our Young Leader programme is an extensive training scheme which follows a detailed mentoring plan along with thorough course work and training in leadership qualities. This allows our young athletes to get vital experience in the gym to prepare them for the working world. Our Young Leaders have been a priceless asset to Citadel since we began and we greatly appreciate the time and effort put in by all our young volunteers.
Are you aged 12-17?
Do you love gymnastics?
Would you like to try out coaching?
If this sounds like you, why not apply for the Young Leader Program at Citadel?
Young Leadering is a voluntary program where you have the opportunity to dip your (pointed!) toe into the world of coaching, in a safe, structured environment. Our focus is on mentoring and education and making sure our young volunteers get the best possible experience as trainee coaches.
Young Leaders work and learn under the guidance of our qualified staff coaches, as they assist in gymnastics classes. Here they learn correct spotting techniques, gymnastics safety and the finer details of teaching fundamental skills.
They also attend weekly Young Leader meetings, where they focus on a wide variety of topics such as biomechanics, interpersonal communication, behaviour management, lesson planning and administration skills, Throughout the year, various events are offered to enhance our Young Leader program, such as first aid training, coaching clinics, and fun days.
To find out more about the program, contact our Young Leader Manager on cara@citadelgymnastics.com. Alternatively, ask at the front desk or call the gym on (0)74 92 04101.
Breedge
Cassie
Claire
Elsie
Faé
Hannah
Jack
Leah
Lucy
Olivia
On-In
Ruby
Sarah
Young Leader
Breedge
Name: Breedge
Also known as: Breedgey
Role at Citadel: Young
Leader
Qualifications: None
Hobbies: Gaelic, Soccer, water sports and of course gymnastics
Favourite food: Super Noodles (Chicken Flavour)
Favourite colour: Purple
Favourite gymnastics skill: Round Off backhand spring
Favourite thing about working at Citadel: Every one is always 😁
Favourite part of coaching gymnastics: teaching gymnastics how to get the skills they want and then seeing their face afterwards
Most embarrassing / funny coaching story: One time I was in gweedore gym and I was spotting a girl on bars she went to do it but jumped into my arms and then said oops never mind and let out the biggest laugh and everyone was looking like what is wrong
Young Leader
Cassie
Name: Cassie
Also known as:
Role at Citadel: Young Leader
Qualifications:
Hobbies: Gymnastics, Dancing.
Favourite food: “If it’s not chips, it’s not me!!!”
Favourite colour: Purple
Favourite gymnastics skill: Back handspring
Favourite thing about working at Citadel: Going and seeing friends while having fun and doing things I love
Favourite part of coaching gymnastics: When we have the big airtrack out and we all have fun and do/learn loads of new skills
Most embarrassing / funny coaching story: I had the big coaching block and playing it and pretending I was a DJ.
Anything else you’d like to add: If I hadn’t done the young leader programme, I wouldn’t have met my best friend Kate!
Young Leader
Claire
Young Leader
Elsie
Name: Elsie
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Role at Citadel: Young Leader
Qualifications:
Hobbies: Gymnastics, athletics
Favourite food: Pizza
Favourite colour: Pink
Favourite gymnastics skill: Handsprings
Favourite thing about working at Citadel: Everyone is very friendly and it’s fun.
Favourite part of coaching gymnastics: Teaching kids new things, seeing them happy.
Most embarrassing / funny coaching story: Don’t have one yet.
Anything else you’d like to add:
Young Leader
Faé
Name: Fae
Also known as: Fae
Role at Citadel: Young Leader
Qualifications: First aid, “Fun moves” certificate
Hobbies: Jiu jitsu, gymnastics, wrestling, drawing
Favourite food: pizza
Favourite colour: blue
Favourite gymnastics skill: Front tucks and back hip circles
Favourite thing about working at Citadel: I’ve just started working here but so far so good!
Favourite part of coaching gymnastics: Seeing kids get new skills
Most embarrassing / funny coaching story: I don’t have one yet. Stay tuned!
Anything else you’d like to add:
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Hannah
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Young Leader
Jack
Name: Jack
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Role at Citadel: Young Leader
Qualifications: First aid, “Fun moves” course
Hobbies: Basketball, drawing, skateboarding
Favourite food: Noodles
Favourite colour: Purple
Favourite gymnastics skill: Anything of vault
Favourite thing about working at Citadel: People
Favourite part of coaching gymnastics: Getting to make friends
Most embarrassing / funny coaching story: ?
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Leah
Name: Leah
Also known as:
Role at Citadel: Young Leader and gymnast
Qualifications:
Hobbies: Gymnastics and basketball
Favourite food: pasta or curry
Favourite colour: pastel green
Favourite gymnastics skill: front handspring or undershoot
Favourite thing about working at Citadel: teaching and watching kids learn and get better at their favourite skills
Favourite part of coaching gymnastics: People looking up to me
Most embarrassing / funny coaching story: When one of the kids pointed out that I had a huge hole in the back of my trousers.
Anything else you’d like to add:
Young Leader
Lucy
Name: Lucy
Also known as: Luce, Lulu
Role at Citadel: Young Leader
Qualifications: Gymnastics Ireland FUNdamentals, “Fun moves” certificate.
Hobbies: Swimming
Favourite food: Pasta
Favourite colour: Blue
Favourite gymnastics skill: Back handsprings
Favourite thing about working at Citadel: Meeting loads of people.
Favourite part of coaching gymnastics: Helping people to learn new things and to improve.
Most embarrassing / funny coaching story: It was the last class before Christmas in the Gweedore class. Me and Muireann dressed up as elves and danced for the gymnasts. Some ladies passing by the hall were very confused!
Anything else you’d like to add:
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Olivia
Name: Olivia
Also known as: Liv or Olive 🫒
Role at Citadel: Young Leader
Qualifications:
Hobbies: Gymnastics and Gaelic
Favourite food: Mashed potatoes
Favourite colour: Blue
Favourite gymnastics skill: Roundoff back tuck
Favourite thing about being at Citadel: All the coaches and learning to
progressing my skills.
Most embarrassing / funny gymnastics story: I was on bars and I forgot to
chalk up and my hands were sweaty. I jumped to high bar but my hands slipped
and I went flying into the vault area.
Anything else you’d like to add: I am a pescatarian(which means I don’t eat
any meat but fish). I love animals and I am a twin.
Young Leader
On-In
Name: On-In
Also known as: Noni
Role at Citadel: Young Leader
Qualifications: “Fun moves” certificate
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Ruby
Name: Ruby
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