Paul Blackwell has been coaching gymnastics for over ten years.  His interest in gymnastics came through coaching two of his own children and helping them qualify for the British championships.  He has taken several children to the British NDP Championships in both Acrobatics and tumbling.  A gymnast from Abbey Rd has qualified every year for the Championships since it started.  Paul along with Jackie Goode is the founder of Abbey Rd.

Ex professional acrobatic dancer and gymnast.  Jackie has been involved in coaching gymnastics for several years, with her own children attending the club.  She helped set up Abbey Rd Acro with Paul Blackwell and has a Level 3 Coaching certificate.  She has a diploma in Sports Psychology and is a Hatha yoga teacher.

Ex-dancer & gymnast. Paula started coaching gymnastics through her her daughter attending the club. She is a Level 2 coach, going on to her Level 3 Coaching certificate. Paula choreographs many of the warm up routines for the club and keeps the children interested by adding both variety in the exercises and music.

Sharon got involved in coaching gymnastics through her two children attending the club. She is an inspired member of the team who has a great sense of humour. Sharon helps create an atmosphere where children of all abilities can enjoy the sport. She is a Level 2 coach, going on to her Level 3 Coaching certificate.