Taylor Ropp

Owner, Competitive Program Director, Coach

After coaching for 15 years, Taylor has now stepped into the ownership role. Taylor is passionate about the sport and devoted to her athletes. She has a firm but fair approach, and always puts the athlete's best interest first. Working from a very progressive, step-by-step approach, her athletes thrive at any level of the sport. Taylor's dream is to grow SSA's program and to continue developing a team that loves gym as much as she does.

taylor@shiningstarathletics.ca

Sam Campagnolo

Recreational Program Director, Coach

Sam is our recreational director here at SSA. She is a strong leader who is passionate about her work with children. She has over five years of gymnastics experience and an ECE background. Sam is a great addition to our team and we are so excited to have her leading our recreation al programming.

sam@shiningstarathletics.ca

Coaches

Competitive Coach

Shania

Coach Shania comes to SSA with over 7 years of knowledge and experience from an athlete and coaching perspective. Shania's philosophy aligns with our "person first, athlete second" mentality. Outside of the gym, Shania loves spending time with her family and cats!

Recreational Coach

Maya

Maya is a passionate and outgoing coach who enjoys working with children of all ages and skill levels. Our SSA athletes love being with Coach Maya because she always makes sure everyone feels right at home.

Recreational Coach

Alicia

Alicia has been coaching both recreational and pre-competition gymnastics for 8 years. Her favourite event to coach is vault. Her favourite part of SSA is their desire to continue to grow as a club. She enjoys bracelet making and collecting mugs.

Recreational Coach

Natalie

Natalie is a new addition to our SSA team. She has been attending classes at SSA since she was 3 years old. She has been a part of our CIT (coach in training) program for 3 years and is now starting her first year of coaching. She has grown up in this gym and loves the community she has been surrounded with. When she’s not at the gym she loves swimming, surfing, and being in nature.

Competitive Coach

Caroline

Coach Caroline is a great addition to our competitive coaching team as she brings years of experience as an athlete and coach. She has a positive outlook and enjoys working with gymnasts at all levels.

Advanced Coach

Claire

Claire is a new addition to our SSA team. She was a gymnast for 13 years, 6 of them being competitive. She’s been coaching for 6 years. Beam is her favourite event as an athlete and coach. She values our community based approach, which is unique for gymnastics clubs.

Recreational Coach

Jane

Jane is a new addition to our SSA team. She has been a gymnast since she was 2 and this is her first year coaching. Floor is her favourite event to coach. She loves the staff and how welcoming and supportive they are. In her free time she spends it with her friends and family.

Advanced Coach

Kiki

Kiki is a new addition to our SSA team. She has been a gymnast her whole life. Power tumbling is her favourite part of gymnastics. The environment at SSA is what led her to work with us. Gymnastics is her life and we are so glad she is continuing her passion with us.

Recreational Coach

Emma

Emma is a new addition to our SSA team. She was a gymnast for 10 years and 4 of those years were competitive. Her favourite event to coach is floor. She enjoys the friendly and welcoming environment at SSA. She likes to spend her free with her friends and family.

Recreational Coach

Kate

Coach Kate has been a part of SSA since the very beginning as the founder! She has a love for the sport and working with children.. You will often find Kate in the gym for the morning classes.