Manda

Coach Manda was born and raised in New Zealand before moving to Canada from Australia in 2017. She began her theatre experience at the age of five, and her love of performance continued throughout her childhood into adulthood. She began her aerial journey in 2007 and has continued extensive circus training throughout New Zealand, Australia, and BC. Along the way, she has also developed a background in fitness coaching and gymnastics, bringing a wide range of experience into her coaching. 

After volunteering with Tsunami Circus in 2017, Manda joined Salt Spring Circus and Gymnastics as a circus coach and now serves as one of our Lead Circus Coaches. In addition to coaching, Manda supports our circus programming by developing skill progressions and program resources for circus classes and the coaching team. She also took on the role of Creative Director and Lead Coach for Tsunami Circus in 2025 and supports the continued growth of our boys' gymnastics and Adapted/Inclusive programs.

Having experienced the positive impact that fitness and supportive coaches had in her own life, Manda loves helping students discover what they are capable of and celebrating those moments when they surprise themselves. 

Fun fact: Manda can usually be found spinning on her trapeze, lost in the ropes when she's not coaching