About HiTide Gymnastics Club

At HiTide, we believe gymnastics is about so much more than cartwheels and backflips. We are a child-focused club with a single mission: to create a fun, nurturing and genuinely safe space where every child can thrive.

Every coach we hire is chosen for their kindness, patience and warmth first - and their gymnastics knowledge second. Our coaches don't just teach. They listen, encourage, and show up for every child, on the good days and the not so good ones too.

Ability is never the measure here. Joy is.

Our Story

HiTide was born from personal experience. Our founder's journey in gymnastics wasn't always a positive one - and rather than walk away, that became a quiet but powerful mission to build something better. Something kinder. Something that puts the child first, always.

That approach to child development, patient, progressive, and always kind - is why Brighton College trusts HiTide to deliver gymnastics across their co-curricular programme.

Our proudest moments aren't the skills unlocked. They're the shy child who came out of their shell, the nervous beginner who left beaming, the child who just needed somewhere to belong - and found it with us.

“I wish I could come here every day!”

- A HiTide Gymnast, aged 10

Meet our Coaches

  • Tara

    FOUNDER

    I love gymnastics! I take great pleasure in teaching gymnasts moves they’ve always wanted to learn. It is the most rewarding part of my job. I have extensive experience in coaching the sport to children and adults in both Brighton and London. I was a recreational gymnast when I was younger, but quickly found at age 14, that teaching, rather than training was my passion. Coaching doesn’t ever feel like work to me, so I’ve set out to find coaches who feel the same…

  • Olivia

    Hi I’m Olivia, I am a Level 2 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Coach with a lifelong background in the sport. I competed at a high level and started volunteering in coaching at 12. I am passionate about helping gymnasts build confidence, develop skills, and have the most enjoyable experience in the sport

    You’ll find me teaching at:

    HiTide Gymnastics Club (main) | Brighton College Pre-Prep | Lancing College Hove and Worthing | St. Christopher’s Prep Hove

  • Siena

    Hi I'm Siena, I've been a gymnast my whole life and now I love making gymnastics an enjoyable and safe place for kids to find their passion like I did but also (more importantly) to just have fun, making every session enriching for both the gymnasts and myself!

    You’ll find me teaching at:

    HiTide Gymnastics Club (main) | ‍ ‍Brighton College Pre-Prep

  • Daniel

    Hi, I'm Daniel. I am a General Gymnastics Coach and I am currently studying at the University of Brighton doing a Sports Science Degree. I am an ex-gymnast who trained with Max Whitlock and now have 4 years of coaching experience. I take pride in my coaching and love working at HiTide. 

    You’ll find me teaching at:

    HiTide Gymnastics Club (main) | Lancing Prep Hove | Brighton College Pre-Prep

  • Kaela

    Hi, my name is Kaela, one of the coaches at HiTide Gymnastics. I was a competitive gymnast for 12 years where I mainly focused on Floor & Vault. I am a coach that loves helping young gymnasts learn new skills, and discovering their passion for the sport. I am currently at the University of Sussex studying Media and Journalism and doing cheerleading

    You’ll find me teaching at:

    HiTide Gymnastics Club (main)

  • Izzy

    Izzy

    I’m a Level 2 gymnastics coach and have been involved in sport for most of my life. Gymnastics has always been a huge part of my journey. Coaching allows me to share that love for movement while helping athletes build confidence, have fun and feel proud of what they can achieve

    You’ll find me teaching at:

    HiTide Gymnastics Club (main) | Brighton College Pre-Prep | St. Luke’s Primary | Elm Grove Primary

“My daughter has been thriving at HiTide gymnastics club. All the coaches are extremely professional, caring and attentive to the children participating. I am extremely happy with my daughters progress, she has learnt new moves in a short space of time.

— Claudia, Valued Member