Our Team
Our coaching team is made up of four dedicated and passionate coaches who bring first-hand experience and knowledge to every training session. As current competitive athletes themselves, our coaches bring a wealth of practical knowledge and competitive experience to every training session. Their understanding of the commitment, challenges, and excitement that come with Sport Aerobics equips them to not only coach athletes in the technical aspects of the sport but also mentor them through every stage of their journey.
Above all, our coaches genuinely love what they do and devote themselves to helping, guiding, and celebrating every athlete.
Demi Perentes
12 years of coaching, 14 years experience
Qualifications:
Certificate III in Fitness
First Aid & CPR
Working With Children Check
My Coaching Approach:
“As a coach and club owner, I strive to create an environment where athletes feel valued, challenged, and excited to grow at every single training session. My goal is to inspire each athlete to believe in their abilities, embrace every challenge and develop the confidence to achieve more than they thought possible.”
What Do I Love Most About LPSA?
“The strong sense of community and dedication that connects our athletes, coaches, and families. LPSA is a place where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, support one another and share in each other’s successes. The passion, energy and pride within the club make LPSA feel like so much more than a sporting club.”
Head Coach
4 years coaching, 9 years as an athlete
Qualifications:
Certificate III in Dance
First Aid & CPR
Working With Children Check
RRHAN-EC Certificate
My Coaching Approach:
“As a coach, I strive to model and encourage positivity and strong work ethics in all trainings, competitions and aspects of life. I believe that with a positive mindset and hard work, athletes can grow towards their aspirations and most importantly enjoy the journey.”
What Do I Love Most About LPSA?
“The community we have grown up in and the memories we continue to make. I truly cannot put into words how much the LPSA family means to me. As an athlete, there hasn’t been a single moment at LPSA where I haven’t felt a world of support and encouragement from everyone around me. As a coach, I see first-hand the athletes from all age groups supporting each other in the same way, which is so special.”
Joni
7 years coaching, 11 years as an athlete
Qualifications:
First Aid & CPR
Working With Children Check
Certificate in Matwork and Reformer Pilates
NDIS Check
RRHAN-EC
SA Government - Safe Environments for Children and Young People
Police Check
My Coaching Approach
“I love coaching our younger athletes to see their confidence build each season in their routines, skills and performances. I think that helping every athlete realise how fun aerobics is allows them to thrive at training and on stage no matter their experience or age.“
What Do I Love Most About LPSA?
“The community we’ve built at LPSA is so special and brings me back every year. From x- mini to adult we all work our absolute hardest to bring out our best and most enjoyable performances which creates the most memorable experiences to look back at.“
Eliza
5 years coaching, 7 as an athlete
Qualifications:
Working With Children Check
First Aid
My Coaching Approach
“My coaching approach is to understand and work with the individuality of each athlete. I believe acknowledging and working with their strengths aids in achieving their goals and personal bests.“
What Do I Love Most About LPSA?
“I love LPSA because it’s more than just a sports club, it’s a family and a community. I’ve made some of my best friends over many years training in an environment where I’m always encouraged, pushed and cared for and because of that I’ve achieved more then I’ve ever thought possible for myself.”