Meet Our Team

 

Our Full Time Team

 
 

Jennifer Hood, BA BEd
she/her
CEO + FOUNDER

 

Melissa Chipchura, BSc
she/her
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & OPERATIONS

 

Charlotte Steele, BA
she/her
MANAGER OF CLIENT SERVICES

 
 
 

Amin Gholami, PhD
he/him
HEAD COACH CAMBIE

 

Michael Hood, MA
he/him
MANAGER OF COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT

 

Ching Lo, BEd
he/him
HEAD COACH RICHMOND

 

Sarah Bolen, BSc
she/her
HEAD COACH NORTH VAN

 
 
 
 

Jennifer Pollock, BA
she/her
MANAGER OF FACILITY OPERATIONS

 

Zoha Ghiami, PhD
she/her
HEAD COACH CAMBIE

 

Jorge Lahoz, MA
he/him
HEAD COACH NORTH VAN

 

Leslie Kam, BPEC
he/him
HEAD COACH RICHMOND

 
 
 
 

Our Coaching Team

We come from diverse backgrounds! We are born in different countries, speak different languages, play different sports, and have a wide range of interests, and education backgrounds! We embrace what makes us all unique.

 
 

We're on a mission to raise the bar for grassroots sports in Canada, one tiny athlete at a time

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What are Families Saying About Us?

My daughter has been coming to jump since she was 6 months old and LOVES it. The coaches have helped her become more confident at the park when climbing and not be afraid of heights. The coaches are patient and help the kids challenge themselves. I highly recommend.
— Georgia Schindler
Jump is fantastic! My two year old daughter absolutely loves exploring the gym at city centre. Coach Shan is the absolute best! I love how patient and amazing they are!! All of the other coaches we had on a one off were also really great. The price point was reasonable, and being a busy single mom I love the ability to cancel a class (most times super last minute!) yet still being able to make them up! Super handy! Our overall experience was A+. Definitely recommend!!
— Lysa M
Jump is the best. I love bringing my kids there knowing that they will learn new skills within a safe environment. Skills that will translate to our everyday lives. I don’t have to worry about my kids climbing at the playground because the coaches at Jump taught them how to do it safely. The coaches are so passionate, attentive and caring. You can tell by the way they interact with the kids how much they love their job and the kids. It is a great place to see your kids thriving and have the time of their lives! Bonus: they always sleep sooooo well afterwards
— Stefany Alviar
My four kids have all gone to Jump gymnastics. Jump has the best instructors and gives kids fantastic foundations for any sport in the future. Three of my four play at provincial level (soccer, karate and track) now and I’m sure the well structured programming from Jump played a part in that, and, the fact that they loved going every time!
— Sue B