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.

Calgary Gymnastics | KIN Gymnastics

ALIN VERMESAN

Head Coach
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.

Calgary Gymnastics | KIN Gymnastics

JUDY HOWARD-HOLMES

Head Coach
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.