Coaches

Meet Gavin and the coaching team

Led by former Scottish champion Gavin Chalmers, with 25+ years of coaching. A small, familiar team who know how to keep beginners safe — and stretch more advanced gymnasts.

The main coaching team — Fernanda, Gavin, Eve and Daisy.

Lead coach

Gavin Chalmers

25+ years coaching · former Scottish champion gymnast

Gavin is a former Scottish champion gymnast and the lead coach at GC Gymnastics. He has coached children in Edinburgh for over 25 years, helping beginners feel safe and confident while stretching more advanced gymnasts towards their potential.

Beginners

Safety-first fundamentals, clear progressions and confidence-building — with a genuine focus on having fun.

Advanced gymnasts

Precision, complexity and performing under pressure, pushing students to reach their potential.

“Fun and safety first for beginners. Precision and ambition when they’re ready to go further.”

Away from the gym

Away from the gym, Gavin enjoys looking after his children, Zac (14) and Zoe (5), and keeping active with tennis, padel and golf — when he can find the time!

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The coaching team

A small team parents get to know — not a rotating roster of unfamiliar faces.

Fernanda

Coach · 5+ years coaching

Fernanda is part of the main coaching team and Gavin’s wife. She has over 5 years of coaching experience, and families see her week in, week out on the gym floor.

• 5+ years coaching
• Main coaching team
• PVG certified

Eve

Coach · 10+ years with the club

Eve is a former gymnast who has coached with GC Gymnastics for over 10 years. She knows the club pathway from the gymnast’s side as well as the coach’s.

• Former gymnast
• 10+ years coaching with GC Gymnastics
• PVG certified

Daisy

Coach · 3 years coaching

Daisy is a former gymnast at the club who has been coaching for 3 years. She brings first-hand knowledge of the classes and a friendly, familiar presence for families.

• Former GC Gymnastics gymnast
• 3 years coaching
• PVG certified

Safeguarding & child protection

Parents should feel confident asking about safety. Here's how we approach safeguarding at GC Gymnastics.

All coaches are PVG certified (Scotland’s disclosure scheme — DBS equivalent).
Safeguarding and child protection training is kept up to date.
First aid cover is available at sessions.
Clear drop-off and collection routines are shared with families.
We welcome questions about safety — just get in touch.

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