
Katie O'Connor
Email:
Katie.O'Connor@southessexgym.co.uk
A Bit About Me
Coaching Qualifications:
Working towards Level 2 Rhythmic
Level 2 General
Level 1 Trampoline
I first qualified as a coach in 2016 having volunteered for several years and joined SEGC in 2017 where have gained experience and coaching qualifications across various disciplines.
I gained sport science diplomas in both school and college before undertaking the Royal Foundation’s Coach Core programme shortly after I joined SEGC.
In 2019, I was appointed as Assistant Head of Gymschool but as my passion lies in rhythmic gymnastics I decided to specialise and was appointed as Assistant Head of Rhythmic in 2021.
My responsibilities include overseeing all rhythmic recreational classes and progressing both development and club squads.
I retired as a competitive rhythmic gymnast in 2023, having achieved over 30 national titles, making me the most decorated gymnast in my category and had been a member of the former GBR National Disability Rhythmic Squad. Since 2020, I have been an athlete representative on British Gymnastics’ Disability Gymnastic Panel to advocate inclusion.