Members of l’Étoile de Monaco Team

Dominique BERTOLOTTO

PRESIDENT OF THE CLUB

« The practice of sport, and in particular that of gymnastics, requires the same fundamental values ​​as charitable associations, such as, respect for oneself and others, surpassing oneself through effort and observing the rules. »

Antoine ASSENZA

DEAN OF THE CLUB

« Since the existence of the Star (1890!) Presidents, managers, coaches, parents, former gyms, anonymous people have succeeded each other to supervise our young national and international athletes … Without them, the Étoile de Monaco could not exist. »

Sébastien GUIZOL

GYMNASTICS COACH

Sébastien Guizol has been with Thierry for many years.

• Vice-Champion of France DN2 with the OAJLP in 1990,
• 6ᵉ in the DN1 Final,
• 3rd of the European Cup by team in Luzerne in 1991

Sébastien joined the club in 2007 and together with Thierry, they managed to take the Étoile de Monaco to the next level.

Kévin CROVETTO

ARTISTIC GYMNAST

“We can always go higher” One of the three athletes from the Principality of Monaco delegation that traveled to the Rio Games in 2016. Although he failed to qualify through the Stuttgart World Championships in 2019, he is on the Monegasque Olympic Committee (COM) list to receive an invitation from the IOC. He should participate in the next Olympics in Tokyo, postponed to 2021.

Rémi PELLEGRINO

GYMNASTICS COACH

“During my STAPS training in sports training, I did my internship at Nice Gym with a team of pre-chicks. It is thanks to this internship that I set foot in the training in gymnastics and I discovered my passion there.

As soon as I obtained my license I had the chance to discover the Monaco Star and find my place there. I’m training with the club for the third year and I have the pleasure of playing with some of those pre-chicks of the time to this day. Plus I’m part of the TOP 12 team.”

Luca SANTOS

GYMNASTICS COACH

Gymnastics “is about going beyond your limits.”

A member of the club since 2006 and a former top-level gymnast, Luca has swapped his student’s hat for that of coach.

Initially an assistant trainer, Luca has obtained several diplomas from the Fédération Française de Gymnastique and is now co-trainer of the leisure group with Thomas.

The pleasure of learning and self-fulfilment are the values he wishes to pass on to his students.

Thomas VAN ROMPU

GYMNASTICS COACH

“Passionate about gymnastics and the physical development of young people, I’ve been coaching young gymnasts for several years, particularly in the 6-9 and 9-13 age groups.

My pedagogical approach emphasizes learning the technical basics while encouraging personal development and physical progress.

By leading a variety of sessions, I develop the physical abilities needed for gymnastics, such as flexibility, coordination and strength. Each session is an opportunity to build self-confidence and pass on the values of effort, discipline and teamwork.”

Lilian PIOTTE

GYMNASTICS COACH

“Gymnastics, a real school for life”.

Lilian Piotte has been a member of the club since 2005. A true child of the club, he has been a member of the senior team for over ten years. Passionate about gymnastics and sport in general, he is pursuing a Master’s degree in Sports Coaching.

For his final year of studies, Lilian joined the coaching team as a work-study student.

His background, experience at the highest level and knowledge of the club make him an invaluable asset in supporting and passing on his passion to the next generation.

Rafael FERRIRA LIMA

RESPONSIBLE Of JUDGES

Former member of the regional (DR) and national (DN) division team

GAM Judge since 2011 / National Judge 4 since 2015

Has judged more than fifty departmental, regional and national competitions, as well as several TOP12 matches and international friendly tournaments

Responsible of the judges of 06/98 and trainer of new judges between 2017 and 2019