Staff Profile - Yusuf Topari
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Yusuf Topari Head Coach |
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Qualifications: MG Intermediate Bronze Judging Certificate MG Coaching Certificate Snr First Aid Certificate |
Yusuf joined Northern Beaches Gymnastic in February 2008. He initially came on board to focus towards the development of the junior development program, but has since risen through the coaching ranks to now be NBG's Head coach, and Men's program manager. In his time, he has at some point been in the selection process, development or personal coaching of every gymnast in the men's program and attributes this to the successes he has had over the course of his time at NBG. Most recently qualifying gymnasts into the Australian National Levels team the last two years and has had a number of Australian medalists, NSW State Champions, and state runner-ups. The NBG men's program has athletes ranging from levels 1 - 10 and also has athletes with focus on the International elite stream, more specifically in the under 12 - Junior International Elite. Yusuf was himself an international elite gymnast, being on the New Zealand team from 2001 - 2005. He competed in many competitions across Australasia, Europe and was trying for the 2006 Commonwealth Games before deciding to retire in early 2006. His goal is to coach an athlete to an Olympic or World Championship stage. |
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