Gymnast coaching success for University of Chichester lecturer
A leading coach and University of Chichester Sport and Exercise psychology lecturer has been presented with an award of coaching merit from the London Gymnastics Federation in recognition of her recent successes.
Dr Melissa Day is head coach of Double Mini Trampoline (DMT) at Kingston Trampoline Academy. Her squad of gymnasts took part at the British National Championships. Three teams competed at National C Level and coming away with two national titles for (15+ men and U15 girls) and one runner-up (15+ women).
The top eight individual gymnasts in each group qualified to compete in the finals. In the National C group, the two Kingston qualifiers placed first and second on the podium, gaining another national title. Another three Kingston gymnasts made it through to the finals with two third places and one fifth place.
After the success of the British National Championships, Melissa has been selected as the DMT Regional Squad coach for London at the English Championships in October.
Melissa also delivers sport psychology sessions to the current England squad. Commenting on her success she said: “these results are the best in the club's history, they demonstrate the hard-work and commitment of the gymnasts as well as the important impact that sport science can have on performance."
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