OUR COACHES
Our programs at KIN are delivered under the leadership of Alin Vermesan and Judy Howard-Holmes. We employ coaches who are all certified under the National Coaching Certification Program and are committed to the development of athletes of all ages and levels.
ALIN VERMESAN
Head Coach
Competitive Gymnastics Program
Competitive Gymnastics Program
Trained as a National level gymnast for 14 years.
Obtained his coaching education at the National Academy of Physical Training and Sport in Bucharest, Romania.
Coached in Romania for five years prior to coming to Canada.
Currently a Level III NCCP Certified Coach.
Coaches JO Levels 7-10 and High Performance athletes
He has had numerous athletes receive medals at the Provincial and National Levels.
Coached Team Alberta at Western Canadian Championships.
JUDY HOWARD-HOLMES
Head Coach
Competitive Gymnastics Program
Competitive Gymnastics Program
40 Years of Artistic Gymnastics coaching experience.
35 years of coaching experience at a high performance level.
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Physical Education.
Graduated from the Seneca College Advanced Coaching Techniques Program with Honors.
Her coaching jobs have included the Toronto Parks & Recreation/YMCA, Etobicoke Olympium, and Winstonette Gymnastics in Toronto training National and International level athletes.
Attended the 1992 Barcelona Olympics with their athlete Jennifer Wood, and Altador Gymnastics Club.
Coaches with a Level IV NCPP certification.
Has received numerous awards and recognition of her excellence within the Gymnastics world, including many provincial and national champions, beam choreography awards and was named Alberta’s Coach of the Year.
Has been a National Level Judge for 35 years.