Gabriel Gan serves as the Director of Men’s Gymnastics at Parkettes, where he leads the vision, development, and long-term success of the boys program. With more than 20 years of international coaching and athlete development experience, Gabriel brings world-class expertise and a passion for helping every gymnast reach his highest potential.
Before transitioning into coaching, Gabriel enjoyed one of the most accomplished competitive careers in Singapore gymnastics history. As Captain of the Singapore National Gymnastics Team, he represented his country at three FIG World Championships, the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Universiade Games, and multiple Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Throughout his competitive career, Gabriel became an 11-time Singapore National Champion, earned four SEA Games medals, and competed as a finalist at both the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. His firsthand experience competing on the world’s biggest stages gives him a unique perspective on what it takes to develop athletes from their first skills through elite international competition.
Following his competitive career, Gabriel dedicated himself to coaching and program leadership. He has led recreational, developmental, and competitive gymnastics programs while mentoring coaches, designing athlete development systems, building curriculum, and creating long-term training plans that emphasize both athletic excellence and personal growth.
Most recently, Gabriel served as Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Competitive Coach at UWCSEA Dover in Singapore after previously serving as Head Coach of Men’s Artistic Gymnastics at UWCSEA East. His experience coaching both men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics provides Parkettes with a comprehensive understanding of technical development, strength and conditioning, athlete progression, and high-performance program management.
Gabriel holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Graduate Certificate in Exercise & Sports Science from Edith Cowan University. He has also completed numerous FIG, Asian Gymnastics Union, and international coaching and judging certifications throughout his career, combining modern sports science with decades of practical coaching experience.
As Director of Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, Gabriel is committed to building a program that develops exceptional athletes while instilling confidence, discipline, resilience, and character. He believes every gymnast deserves an environment that challenges them to pursue excellence, supports them through every stage of development, and inspires a lifelong love of the sport.
Known for his professionalism, technical expertise, and collaborative leadership style, Gabriel works closely with the entire Parkettes coaching staff to ensure every athlete receives the highest level of instruction in a positive, safe, and encouraging environment.