Xhosa Baker
Director of Competitive Programs, Head Coach

Xhosa started gymnastics at HHGC more than 15 years ago and she grew up to be a high-performance Level 10 gymnast. She also did high-performance Acro Gymnastics competing at some international competitions representing Canada. She brings more than 8 years of coaching experience, more than 15-year of experience as a gymnast and a big smile every day. We believe that our gymnasts will have a great role model and leader in growing in this beautiful sport of gymnastics.

C.J. Calvert
Competitive Coach

CJ is from Michigan, USA. He has been coaching since he was 14 years old, and is a former USAG competitive level 7 gymnast. CJ brings dedication and commitment to the gym. His coaching philosophy: “Every gymnast should have independence, perseverance and confidence to meet their goals”. What CJ brings to HHGC, in his own words; I strive to enable those traits, while holding myself, as well as the gymnast, accountable for the ac-tions that lead to success. “I have the tenacity to lead, the confidence to train, and the passion to bring the joy of the sport to life”.

Shannon Weslake
Competitive Coach

Shannon has been a part of the HHGC community since she started gymnastics at three years old. She began her coaching career with us as a CIT and is now a Level 2 Trained coach in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics as well as Trampoline. She left HHGC in 2015 to attend Laurentian University in Sudbury where she became a fully certified teacher. Shannon returned to HHGC in 2020 and has coached both competitive and recreational athletes since coming back. She is passionate about the sport and enjoys sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with others as one of our Sr. Coaches.

Taylor McLaughlin
Assistant Recreational Director / Birthday Party Coordinator

Taylor has been at Halton Hills Gymnastics Centre since she was 4 years old. She participated in recreational gymnastics until moving to one of our Interclub groups at 13. She still loves to fit in a gymnastics practice when she can. Taylor has been coaching since 2017 and is Level 2 WAG trained, Level 1 Trampoline certified, and Active Start certified. You’ll see Taylor out on the floor coaching, managing parties and Kids Nights, and helping to answer questions. Taylor's passion for content creating has led her to put her best work into our social media here at HHGC.