Have you ever wonder that which coaches are teaching your child and what are their background or experience or even their name!?
We know many of you have! But often, our coaches are busy preparing for the next class, and it’s hard to catch them, especially during the busy weekend sessions.
We’d love to take this opportunity to introduce our coaching team. That way, the next time you see them, you’ll know their names — and we’d truly appreciate it if you could greet them personally!
Let’s get to know each other better and build a strong bond between coaches, students, and parents.
Coaches
Yass
Founder/ Head Coach
Working with us since: 2018, Dec
Position: Founder/Head Coach
About Him: Former circus performer (Flying Trapeze).
He started Men’s Artistic Gymnastics during his circus training in Melbourne AUS,
His variety of coaching experience such as Flying Trapeze, Acrobatic Gymnastics and Artistic Gymnastics allow him to teach students in appropriate process for them to achieve their goals.
He is certified as Malaysia Women Gymnastics Level 1 Judge to expand his knowledge in Artistic Gymnastics and currently a member of Kuala Lumpur Gymnastics Committee to seeking more talented future gymnast in KL and help them to produce more “Gymnastics Lovers”.
Alif
Working with us since: 2023,May
Working Days & Class: Everyday/ Pettie, Kindies, Recreational and Rec + class
Position: Gymnastics Coach
About Him: Coach ALIF has a strong background in working with young children, having taught sports to kids as young as 2 to 5 years old. His natural ability to connect and interact with children makes him a trusted and approachable figure in any class setting.
What sets Coach ALIF apart is his ongoing passion for gymnastics—not just as a coach, but as a learner himself. His enthusiasm drives him to continually pick up new skills, with the back Full Twist being one of the most recent accomplishments he’s proud of.
His energy, patience, and dedication to both teaching and learning make him an inspiring presence for young gymnasts just beginning their journey.
Fairuz
Working with us since: 2024,Dec
Working Days & Class: Everyday/ Pettie, Kindies, Recreational and Rec +
Position: Gymnastics Coach
About Him: Hailing from Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Coach Fairuz brings 6 years of experience in acrobatic trampoline and a growing passion for youth gymnastics. With 2 years of coaching experience under his belt, he has been actively working with children from kindergartens to recreational classes—guiding them with patience and enthusiasm.
Coach Fairuz dreams of becoming a professional coach who not only teaches skills but also helps students overcome fear and unlock their full potential. He finds great fulfillment in supporting others as they achieve their favorite moves, one step at a time.
Outside the gym, he enjoys cycling and exploring nature through hiking—activities that reflect his adventurous and energetic spirit.
Afif
Working with us since: 2025, Jun
Working Days & Class: Everyday/ Kindies, Recreational, Rec +, Intermediate
Position: Gymnastics Coach
About Him: We are excited to introduce our awesome coach, a former SUKMA gymnast from Kuala Lumpur with a passion for futsal and badminton. From 2023 to 2025, he served as a state gymnastics coach, specializing in training elite-level gymnasts. His goal is to develop SUKMA-caliber athletes here at UPTOP GYMNASTIC. We believe he will bring a fresh perspective and a dynamic new influence to our team.
Sarah
Working with us since: 2025, Jul
Working Days & Class: Everyday/ Pettie, Kindies, Recreational
Position: Gymnastics Coach/ Admin
About Her: Hailing from Ipoh, Perak, Sarah Woodworth brings over 9 years of experience in rhythmic gymnastics and ballet to our team. With a strong foundation in both disciplines, she has spent the past few years sharing her passion as a freelance coach, working with children aged 2 to 12, as well as serving as a dedicated preschool teacher.
Sarah’s dream is to continue educating and inspiring the next generation by instilling the fundamentals of ballet and gymnastics in young learners. Beyond the studio, she enjoys rock climbing and reading—activities that reflect both her adventurous spirit and thoughtful nature.