Shaping the Future of Gymnastics.

Written By Almost Pro

Episode: #003. 

Phil Stewart.

Industry Expert: Gymnastics High-Performance Leader.

Former elite gymnast turned high-performance leader Phil Stewart shares Part 2 of his story - from athlete to coach, business manager, and now shaping the future of gymnastics. Phil returns this time not as the athlete, but as a coach, leader, and High Performance Coordinator at the State Gymnastics Centre in Victoria.

After retiring from competition, Phil transitioned into coaching and leadership, co-founding a gymnastics business, serving on Gymnastics Australia’s Athlete Commission, and now guiding athletes on elite pathways. His career has been defined by authenticity, passion, and purpose - and by a commitment to putting athlete wellbeing at the centre of performance.

In this episode, Phil opens up about:

  • Balancing high performance with athlete wellbeing

  • Why athlete voices and mental health matter

  • How AI and technology could transform judging in gymnastics

  • The financial realities of international competition

  • Building strong athlete–parent–coach relationships

  • The values every coach should carry into the gym

In Part 2, we explore Phil’s story as an industry expert - the lessons, challenges, and opportunities of shaping gymnastics culture and creating pathways for the next generation.

Stream Episode. 38:58mins.

 
 
All Episodes
Almost Pro https://almostpropodcast.com
Previous

The Story Behind Almost Pro.
Next

The Fall & Rise of a Gymnast.