Stella Jackson
Centre Manager
Level 5 High Performance Trampoline Coach
DMT Club Coach
Add On Disabilities Trampoline Module
Trampoline Regional Judge
Tumbling Club Judge
Stella has been involved in trampoline for over 50 years as a competitor, parent and Coach. She worked primarily in school finance, her last position before opening the Centre being at the School for Profound Education (formerly St Margaret’s School) at the Children’s Trust, a school for children and young people with profound and multiple learning and physical difficulties. She passionately believes in making all activities at Fun Abounds accessible to everyone.
Gail Andrews
Head Coach
Level 5 High Performance Trampoline Coach
DMT Senior Club Coach
Trampoline Club Judge
Level 3 Artistic Gymnastics Coach
Gail, a National level performer herself now retired, has had a passion for the sport nearly all her life. Her career as a research scientist for the Wellcome Foundation, moved on to the sport of snowboarding, before she married and settled down to family life. She brings vast experience to the Centre and is a superb role model to her coaching team at Sky High, guiding them to become the best, in order to provide the best coaching to all who come to the Centre.
Abi Jaques
Senior Coach
UKCC Level 3 Trampoline Coach
DMT Club Coach
Level 1 Gymnastics Coach
BSc Sports & Exercise Science
Abi is a National level DMT gymnast who has been selected to represent England on several occasions and is in the English DMT squad. Starting life as a highly successful artistic gymnast, she has done a degree in Sports & Exercise Science at the University of Brighton and is in the process of becoming a Performance Trampoline Coach. Abi is responsible for the creation of the TID and FastTrack squads and is also in charge of the Club’s social media sites.
Mike Jackson
Senior Coach
UKCC Level 3 Trampoline Coach
DMT Club Coach
Add-On Freestyle Gymnastics Module
Trampoline Club Judge
Mike became involved in trampoline when he met Stella and realised he was hooked for life in more ways than one! Having been involved in the plumbing industry all his working life, Fun Abounds took his career in a totally new direction. He discovered a love for coaching and has a particular talent for helping those with disabilities achieve great things. He has recently decided to step down to make way for the younger Coaches, but is still very much involved with the Centre.
Mark Poore
Lead Gymnastics & Tumble Coach
Level 2 Tumble Coach
Level 3 General Gymnastics Coach
Level 1 & 2 Men’s Artistic Coach
Level 3 Add On Module Freestyle Gymnastics (Free G)
Level 3 Pre School Gymnastics Coach
National Tumble Judge, Regional Team Gymnastics Judge, Club Floor & Vault Judge
Mark, a retired National level tumbler has been involved in gymnastics for nearly all of his life. He is nearing completion of his Level 3 Tumble Coach qualification, however has been hampered by the pandemic and cannot wait to finish it! Mark has vast experience in all aspects of gymnastics and has recently been appointed our Health & Safety Officer.
Debbie Green
Senior Coach
UKCC Level 3 Trampoline Coach
DMT Senior Club Coach
Trampoline County Judge
DMT County Judge
Debbie joined the team, as many do, as a parent who got involved and has developed into one of our most senior Coaches. She is great fun to be around and brings out the best in those she coaches. She is very caring and everyone loves her! With Debbie’s enthusiasm for all aspects of judging, she has recently taken on the responsibility of buidling a team of judges for all levels of competition the Club enters.
Charlotte Palmer
Coach
Level 2 Trampoline Coach
Proficiency Gymnastics Coach (working towards L1)
Trampoline Club Judge
Charlotte was the very first person to sign up for classes at the Centre when it opened in October 2009. Having already been involved in gymnastics for many years, she soon became part of the competitive squad. When Charlotte retired from competition, she set her heart on becoming a Coach and has proven to be a fantastic member of the coaching team who is very keen to progress her coaching skills in all the disciplines on offer at the Centre.
Finlay Andrews
Coach
Level 2 Trampoline Coach
Trampoline Club Judge
Finlay is not only a retired National trampoline gymnast, but also Gail’s son. He celebrated his 8th birthday on the day the Centre opened and hasn’t left since!
Steph Paul
Coach
Level 2 Trampoline Coach
Trampoline Club Judge
Steph started trampolining when she was 3 years old on a trampoline set up in a squash court! She is Stella’s daughter and has been involved with competing and coaching ever since. She is a fantastic member of our recreational coaching team.
Catherine Kelly
Coach
Level 2 Trampoline Coach
Catherine has been coaching for many years in leisure centres across the county and brings huge experience to the coaching team and basically we could not do without her!
Emma Robinson
Junior Coach
Level 1 Trampoline Coach
Emma was a previous member of the competitive squad but has now stopped to concentrate on coaching. She is very involved with the TID squads and is extremely good with the youngest children. She is keen to learn and gain more coaching qualifications.
Poppy Martin
Apprentice Coach
Apprentice Coach
Poppy joined the team at Sky High in August 2021 as an Apprentice facilitated by Coach Core and Active Sussex. She has been involved in all aspects of the Centre’s work and is working through her Level 1 Gymnastics coaching qualification. She is an enormous asset to the Club.
Rosie Sullivan
Junior Coach
Proficiency Trampoline Coach (working toward L1)
Rosie has been at Sky High since she was a little tot and she is now about to go to College having competed for the Club for the majority of that time! She has a wonderful way with the youngsters she coaches, working primarily with the TID squad. She is keen to progress to gain her coaching qualifications and we are delighted to have her on the team.
Damien Baudhuin
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Damien, has come over from France to study at the University of Brighton. He has already gained a degree in Sports & Exercise Science and is now doing a Masters Degree in Strength & Conditioning. He started with us in September 2020 and has already made a big impact on the strength and conditioning of the competitive squads.
Jill Burvill-Patching
Club Welfare Officer