Competitive Coaches
Coach Kelly
Kelly Manjak Owner – Club Head Coach
Manjak’s Gymnastics programs are led by head coach and owner Kelly Manjak; The Coach of Canada’s first Men’s Olympic Gold Medalist, Kyle Shewfelt. Kelly’s achievements as a coach have impacted the Canadian National Team from 1996- 2012. Kelly has coached many gymnasts who achieved Canadian National Team Status represented at many major competitions (Commonwealth, Pan American Games, 6 World Championships, 2000, 2004, 2012 Olympic Games) for both men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics. As the 4- Time Awarded Gymnastics Canada Coach of the Year, Kelly emphasizes the human side of coaching, he demands good training habits and hard work but makes it fun for the athlete to come into the gym each day. He is a planner and motivator who enjoys working with children. Consideration for the athlete’s feelings and careful guidance over ever-changing obstacles of development is essential to effective and long lasting progress.
CERTIFICATIONS: Coaching Brevet
Coach Sue
Susan Manjak – WAG/XCEL Head Coach
Susan is part of our competitive coaching staff. Susan is the proud mother of two sons. Her favourite passion in life is travelling. While Susan’s greatest achievements included being part of a team coaching at Canada Games, Pan Am Games, World Championships and the Olympic Games, she feels most rewarded helping young gymnasts reach their goals and conquer their fears. She is certified NCCP Level 4 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics.
CERTIFICATIONS: Level 4
Coach Zoe
Zoe Hanlon, XCEL coach
Coach Zoe has been involved in gymnastics since she was 4 years old. She started training in Ottawa, where she trained competitively up to level 5. Shortly after Zoe started coaching in 2019! Currently, she is coaching Xcel and recreational classes in addition to supervising the recreational program.
Coach Jade
Jade Vitucci – XCEL Coach
Coach Jade been involved in gymnastics since the age of 5. She used to train as a level 6 competitive gymnast and she has been coaching since 2014. Jade is currently coaching recreational as well as XCEL classes. She is super excited to share her knowledge with all of her gymnasts.
Coach Kendra
Kendra Nguyen – XCEL Coach
Coach Kendra has been involved in the sport of gymnastics for over a decade, training and competing for 13 years! She was a Level 9 Provincial athlete in Artistic Gymnastics, gaining valuable experience and a deep love for the sport. Kendra has been coaching gymnastics for the past 4 and a half years, starting with recreational classes and now working with competitive athletes. She is passionate about helping young gymnasts grow in skill and confidence, and loves being able to give back to the sport that shaped her.
Coach Julie
Julie Rainville – XCEL Coach
Julie has been in the sport of gymnastics since she was 3 years old. Julie started coaching at thirteen and loved it ever since. Currently, she coaches various level XCEL athletes at Manjak’s Gymnastics.
Coach Aleksandra
Aleksandra Ninkovic – WAG/XCEL Coach
Aleksandra is originally from Serbia, where she was a gymnast, national team member and Yugoslavian champion. She is a 2006 graduate of the University of Novi Sad (Serbia) in Sports and Physical Education with a major in gymnastics. Aleksandra moved to Canada in 2012, where she continues to pursue her passion as a coach and National and FIG Brevet Judge.
Coach Myckaela
Myckaela Rosales – XCEL Coach
Coach Mycky has been doing gymnastics since the age of 3. With many years of experience, she began coaching at age 15. Mycky loves teaching young athletes the discipline and motivation needed for the sport. Coach Mycky enjoys helping the next generation.
Coach Alyssa
Alyssa Rampersad – XCEL Coach
Coach Alyssa has been in the gymnastics community since the age of 3. As a former Level 9 competitive gymnast, she dedicated many years to the sport of gymnastics. In 2018, she began coaching and has been sharing her love for gymnastics with young athletes ever since. Coach Alyssa finds great joy in mentoring and motivating the next generation of gymnasts, helping them build confidence, strength, and a lifelong appreciation for the sport.