MANAGERS & ADMINISRTATION
Suzanne Fisher
Suzanne is a highly qualified sport professional. She joins the OGC with many years of experience working with National Sport Organizations, including the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport and the Coaching Association of Canada. In her previous role as Program Manager of Education at Gymnastics Canada, she was responsible for the development and implementation of the National Coaching Certification Program for all gymnastics coaches in Canada. Suzanne was a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Women Emerging Leaders Development Program, and in addition to a successful sport management career, she is NCCP Competition 2 certified in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics and NCCP Competition 1 certified in Trampoline Gymnastics.
Robin Buttigieg
Robin worked at Canada Post for 23 years. In the early 2000's, Robin left the post office for semi-retirement and later decided to do something she loves. Having been a competitive athlete with the Ottawa Gymnastics Centre until she was 18, Robin decided to pay it forward and help young kids get active and find a passion for sports.
Robin is a fully certified Level 2 WAG coach; as well as a Level 1 Trampoline coach. Robin has been primarily coaching with the Kindergym program, but has also coached with the Recreational, Developmental, and Competitive programs.
"I love interacting with all the kids that come through our program, and I strive to provide them with a fun and challenging experience."
Jennalyn Brown
PROGRAM COORDINATORS
Wajdi Bouallegue
Nausikaa Muresan
Andrea Lauzon
Melanie Major
Mélanie is a fully certified Level 3 coach in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics and Trampoline. Mélanie is certified in First Aid and CPR as well as Respect in Sport and Risk Management. Mélanie has coached in a variety of programs at the OGC and is currently coaching in the Women’s Competitive program.
"It is a privilege to have the opportunity to make a positive impact in a child's life through competitive sport. With communication and guidance, I want to help the athletes be ambitious young ladies who know how to think for themselves, set goals and persevere when things don't go as planned. The lesson learned on the journey to your long-term goal is just as important as the eventual destination. I want to hear them and help them if they feel overwhelmed. I want to teach them the importance of sportsmanship and finding inspiration from others that will motivate them. I want to help my athletes be kind to others and to themselves. I want to make sure my athlete's love and passion for gymnastics and fitness can help them step into the next chapter of their lives; with a stable sense of identity, an excitement for the future, pride for what they accomplished and happiness in their hearts for all the years we shared together."
Kerry James
Kerry has been involved in gymnastics for 25 years, first as an athlete at age 3 at Taiso Gymnastics in Nova Scotia and eventually going on to compete provincially. After retiring she began Coaching with Taiso in 2003 - everything from preschoolers to provincial athletes, as well as being in charge of the recreational and preschool programs.
Kerry is NCCP level II certified and NCCP level III Theory & Technical trained. She has been a team coach for Nova Scotia at Atlantic and Eastern Championships since 2007. Kerry moved to Ottawa in 2013 and was honoured to be welcomed aboard with OGC and is committed to providing an outstanding Xcel program for her coaches and athletes!
Denise Bussiere
Denise's Gymnastics certifications include:
Level 3 WAG certified; and Level 3 Technical Trampoline. Denise has been coaching for 30 years in gymnastics and 5 years in trampoline. After 22 years at the OGC within a wide range of programs: KinderGym – Coach and Supervisor, Recreational – Coach and Supervisor; Women’s Competitive Gymnastics – Invitational and subbed at the Provincial and National levels; Men’s Competitive Program – developmental coach; and of course, a transition and substitute coach in the Trampoline program. Denise has gained tremendous knowledge in all our programs and is a very valued member to our staff.
Denise feels that is a great privilege and honour to represent the Competitive Trampoline program as Trampoline Coordinator.