Coaches
Miss Merron
Principal and Tinies Coach
Learn More
My calisthenics journey started at Ridgehaven Calisthenics Club where I was a member for 23 years, competing in every age section from Tinies through to Seniors at A Grade (later Champ) level. During those years, I competed in many Graceful Girl and Solo competitions as well as being selected in the SA Championship Team in Juniors, Intermediates & Seniors.
My family was involved in every aspect of the Club for many years and my mother, father, sister and I are all proud Life Members.
I was fortunate enough to have been taught by some brilliant coaches who I learnt so much from and whose knowledge I’ve imparted on my students.
I began coaching in 2002, initially with Ridgehaven Tinies, Sub-Juniors as well as many Graceful Girls, Solos & Duos until “retiring” from Calisthenics in 2009.
In 2012, I joined the AVV Senior Team with my sister, Stefanie, and it was a blast, winning the Division 1 Aggregate. In 2015, I became a “Cali Mum” when my daughter Abbey started Tinies at AVV, and from 2016 to 2018, I competed in the successful AVV Masters Team at the CASA & Pan Pacific Masters Games Competitions, which included gaining a silver medal in the Duo Section with Miss Amy!
After rekindling my passion for calisthenics, it was hard not to re-enter the world of coaching. Since 2018, I have taught our beautiful Competitive Tinies as well as many successful Solos, Duos & Graceful Girls. I coordinate & teach ACF Skills at our club and since 2021 I have been an accredited ACF Examiner.
Calisthenics has played a special part in my life & I continue to be involved because of the friends I make along the way and the passion I can share with the next generation.
I have always believed that calisthenics gives participants so many wonderful attributes that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Watching our AVV members develop into confident, resilient young people all whilst having fun, being active and making lifelong friends is what drives me to continue in our beautiful sport.
When I’m not at calisthenics I am busy at my full time Executive Assistant job and spending time with my wonderful husband, daughter and son.
Miss Lisa
Coach Mentor and Tinies Coach
Learn More
Lisa’s calisthenics career began at the age of two – being chosen for eight state teams. Coached by her mother, she won Junior, Intermediate and Senior South Australian State Graceful Titles. In 1979, she won the prestigious “Most Graceful Physical Culture Girl” held at Royal South Street, as did her mother in 1957, making them the first mother and daughter winners. In 1997, she coached a competitor to first place in the same competition. In 1980, she was a member of a team from Adelaide and Melbourne, travelling to America to promote Calisthenics by performing in various US cities.
Lisa is a Level 2 coach has been coaching for over 40 years, having successfully taught many state and national teams. She has trained a number of girls in solos, duos and graceful girls with great success.
Lisa co-coached our Senior team winning division one, as well as coaching Tinies, Juniors and Inters achieving many great results. She was appointed coach of the Senior National team in 1999 and 2007 as well as mentoring all National teams in 2006.
In 2012, she was not only the coach but a competitor in the inaugural Masters competition in the Pan Pacific Masters in Gold Coast, gaining medals in all sections. They also competed in 2016 and again in 2018 gaining 3 x Gold and 2 x Silver medals. What a fabulous achievement.
Adjudicating for over 30 years in Adelaide and Interstate (including Ballarat) in all aspects of calisthenics, she has held many executive positions including the President of the SA Branch of Adjudicators and on the AAB. Lisa has done over six years of gymnastics as well as over 25 years of Jazz, Tap and Ballet entering in many competitions and completing many exams. She has also adjudicated dance comps in Adelaide. Lisa has had a wealth of knowledge and many years as not only a competitor and coach but also as an adjudicator. We are fortunate to have her as our Coaches mentor and you will see her frequent many teams lessons to offer guidance to our coaches.
Lisa has been fortunate to share her love of calisthenics with her grandmother, mother, daughter and granddaughter. With her daughter Amy, who for most of her life, has been a competitor and a coach, Lisa enjoys the challenges and friendships that come with coaching. Together they share their love for calisthenics which continues to strengthen.
Outside Calisthenics Lisa likes to spend time supporting her children and grandchildren in their chosen sports. For over 20 years Lisa, her husband Dino and children have enjoyed running the Caffe Primo franchise.
Miss Lyn
Coaches Mentor & Technique Coach
Learn More
My love for calisthenics began at the age of 7. I attended the Richmond Baptist Calisthenics Club and was taught by the well renowned Rosaria Day.
I was selected in the Junior, Intermediate & Senior Championship Teams travelling to Ballarat in 1965, 67, 68, 69, 70 & 71 – Dianne Harris was the Coach for all of my State Teams!
After a taste of Graceful Girl success; gaining 2nd Place in the CASA intermediate final in 1969, I decided to work towards entering the prestigious Graceful Girl Section in Ballarat & left school half-way through Year 11 to study full time Ballet at the Joanne Priest Ballet School.
And in 1971 I did it! I won the CASA & Royal South Street Most Graceful Girl under the careful guidance of Alice Corrigan.
I began my coaching at Fulham Calisthenics Club, which later changed its name to Lyneece Calisthenics College. I also taught at Marion Calisthenics Club & started Paralyn Calisthenics College.
In 1972 & 1974, I was the Teacher of the South Australian Junior Championship Team, winning the Aggregate in 1974. In 75, 76, 77 I taught the SA Intermediate Championship Team – gaining at hat-trick; winning the Aggregate in all of these years!
I was privileged to teach my sister her winning Graceful Girl at South Street in 1978 and once again won the Intermediate Aggregate in 1979.
In an unprecedented event, 1980 saw myself, together with Barbara Prizrinac (Teacher of Clearview Calisthenics Club) & Dianne Synott (Teacher of Regent Calisthenics Club in Victoria), take a combined team of 55 girls plus parents & friends to the West Coast of America to promote Calisthenics abroad and they loved us! This was an amazing, once in a lifetime experience for everyone involved. In the same year, I also taught the Senior Championship Team who won the Aggregate in Ballarat.
From 1981, my focus became the Australian Dance Drill Team and for the next 27 years I took hundreds of girls on trips to America, England, Scotland, Japan & South Africa. During these years I also choreographed many large events including Opening Ceremonies & half time entertainment for the Australian Grand Prix, SANFL Grand Finals, 36ers Cheerleaders and have been involved with the Adelaide Christmas Pageant since 1989.
In 2016, I was delighted to return to calisthenics to assist Lisa with the AVV Masters Team & loved competing with the girls at the Pan Pacific Games in 2018! I assisted Amy with the Juniors in 2019 and have loved to get to know many of the AVV girls whom I get to continue to develop & grow by sharing my knowledge and passing on my passion to the next generation.
Miss Amy
Club Administrator
Learn More
I began calisthenics at the age of 18 months and have had many years experience as a competitor at an elite level. I represented SA in numerous national teams and have been very successful in personal solo, duo and graceful girl competitions as a competitor in the championship division, winning Masters Graceful in 2015.
I have also done many years of Jazz, Tap and Ballet.
I began coaching over 15 years ago and have coached Tinies, Sub Juniors, Juniors and Intermediates. In 2011, I took the Junior team to the Ballarat competitions and gained 2nd place overall. In 2014, I was assistant coach to the Intermediate National team gaining 2nd place
In 2021, I have the opportunity to co-coach our beautiful Intermediate team again, which I hope to not only challenge them and teach them new skills but to continue the discipline and respect that they then take into everyday life. I am also a dedicated member of our Senior team with a wonderful group of young ladies.
Away from Calisthenics I work full time in administration, I am part of a dance group Bellarouge where we perform at events all around Adelaide and have been part of the Adelaide 36ers Dancers. I spend most of my weekends with my son watching my husband play Football and catching up with friends.
Miss Carmel
Coach Mentor
Learn More
…
Miss Angella
Seniors Coach
Learn More
My love for calisthenics began at age two at West Whyalla Calisthenics College, where I worked with many wonderful coaches who inspired me including the iconic Mrs Mac. I went on to compete in intermediate championship and senior national teams.
At the age of 15 I began coaching., I have coached every age section, spending my last 4 years in Whyalla with the seniors. In 2002 I was fortunate to assist Rhondda Ryan with the Intermediate National team. In 2005 I had a break to focus on my career, and when my daughter Ava began calisthenics in 2009 I was lucky to come back to my beloved sport! In 2016 I began assisting my daughter’s teams with Miss Kylie Kurylowicz.
In 2019 Angella I co coached Seniors at Seaview, as well assisting Juniors at Marden. Over the next few years I coached subbies, tinies and inters at Marden. Over my time coaching solos and gracefuls in Whyalla I focused on intermediate and senior aged girls. Since becoming a parenti deve;oped patience for a younger age and for the last six years I have been lucky enough to develop some beautiful little dancers, resulting in four Tinies state titles and five Sub-Junior Championship state titles as well as many place getters. In 2022 I worked alongside Kristin McFarlane assisting with the stunning Senior National team, competing with some incredible teams in Brisbane with our SA Seniora gaining aNational runner up.
In the last few years I have begun coaching in the dance world with one of my soloists recently taking out a national title!
I am very excited to join the AVV family, and also incredibly proud and grateful for the opportunity to coach the amazing 2024 seniors, and Junior travelling team.
When im not coaching you’ll find me spending a lot of time with my daughter Ava, and travelling and tasting new cuisines with my partner.
Miss brittiny
Inters Coach
Learn More
I commenced Calisthenics in 1999 at Ridgehaven Calisthenics Club and began coaching at the age of 14 years. I am one of the one of the few coaches in history to be fast tracked into their Level 1 coaching. I have coached teams in Sub-Juniors, Junior, Inters and Seniors and taught soloists in all age groups. I have had immense success as a coach, with soloists winning both State and National Graceful Girl competitions.
As a competitor I also won State and National Graceful Girl champion titles. I have represented SA in National Teams 10 times throughout my Cali career.I have completed my SACE Stage 1 and 2 in Dance at Golden Grove High School and then went on to complete my Certificate IV in Dance Performance at ACPA. I have also danced for multiple companies across Adelaide.
I am now the proud owner of Company Be Dance.
I commenced my first year coaching at AVV Calisthenics Club in 2023 and I am loving every second of being apart of this club.
In my spare time, I spend quality time with my soon to be husband and our incredible families.
miss sheryl
Inters Coach
Learn More
I began my calisthenics journey when I was 11 years old. I have competed at varying levels since being a Junior myself. I have competed in an Intermediate State Team as well as Composite Teams and continued to compete as a Senior up until 2019. I have also performed at an International level with performances in London and China, through the SA Precision Team.
I have been a Calisthenics coach for 20 years. I have taught all age groups and I have had teams compete in varying divisions over the years. I’ve taught brand new students that have performed in the lower divisions and more experienced students in the championship division at AVV Calisthenics Club. In 2019 I was the Junior Darwin Assistant Coach. I’ve also coached two composite teams, taking a Junior and Intermediate team away to Mt Gambier in 2005 and 2006.
Both now and in the future years to come, I want to provide Calisthenics students with the confidence to work hard, achieve goals and improve from one lesson to the next whilst sharing the same love and passion that I have for the sport.
When I am not at Calisthenics, I am working shift work as a Police Officer. I have two children, Harrison and Mitchell who love their basketball and football. We like to go on a family camping adventure every school holidays together.
Miss claire
Class Assistant & Skills Coach
Learn More
I have been involved in Calisthenics for over 30 years, and was fortunate enough to compete in A grade and Champ teams both in SA and Ballarat. I started my journey as an assistant when I was 14 years old at Northern Districts Calisthenics Club assisting Sub Juniors and Intermediates between 1994 through to 2004 while supporting the coaches Annette Buxton, Melissa Shotton and Kelly Perry. In 2006 I was appointed the Assistant of the Junior Championship team under coach Katie Hulmes which I thoroughly enjoyed this challenge and working with some of S. A’s elite calisthenics performers.
In 2007 and 2008 I assisted the Team 1 Juniors at AVV Calisthenics Club under coach Katie Hulmes and in 2009 and 2010 I assisted Kim Myles coaching the Team 1 Intermediates at AVV Calisthenics Club. Since 2020 I have been one the assistant of the Team 1 Sub Juniors at AVV Calisthenics Club supporting Kieanna-Jade Brummelhuis. As a Calisthenics Assistant, I have strived to be the best support I can be to coaches, girls, and parents by being a team player, always having a positive mindset at class and showing encouragement and praise.
In 2021 I took on the role as the coaching assistant for pupil skills at AVV working with students in Test 1, 2 and 3.
Over my many years of calisthenics I have been taught by some outstanding coaches in our sport with my most who have shaped the way I support students now.
I have assisted teams from Sub Juniors through to Intermediates and across different levels of abilities and my passion is to help the team build confidence to step out of their comfort and try challenging choreography, supporting the team through correcting technique and working with coaches to help deliver their goals and vision for the year.
What I love about Calisthenics is seeing the growth in confidence of each girl and with the growth in confidence I see persistence and improvement in their calisthenics technique as well as the lifelong friendships that are made through a calisthenics journey.
Miss britt
Juniors Coach
Learn More
I began my Calisthenics journey when I was just 2 years old, with my mum being principal of the club at that time I pretty much had no choice in the matter. In saying this, I loved the sport from the very beginning. Continuing right through from Tinies to Seniors and competing in many SA National and Ballarat teams, my competitive cali life was very successful.
When I began team coaching in 2015, I knew that this was my true passion. In the years that I coached from 2015-2021 I mainly coached the Sub-Junior Team but also coached a year of Intermediates and Tinies. Coaching these three different age groups only heightened my skills and excitement for this sport. I took a break from club coaching in 2022 to assist the Junior National Team who became the 2022 Junior National Champions!
In 2023 I joined AVV Calisthenics Club coaching at Junior level.
I have been lucky enough to be super successful in my coaching of graceful, solos and duos. Since 2018 I have had 13 State Champions to date which is a dream come true.
I am Calisthenics obsessed. I spend a lot of my spare time composing creative ideas and themes for routines to give my team/soloists so they can be the best they can be! I am extremely passionate about this and love seeing the final product hit the stage at the end of a season.
I am so excited about continuing my Cali coaching journey at AVV Calisthenics Club and can’t wait to see what the future holds for this amazing and successful club.
In my spare time I love spending time with my soon to be husband and 2 gorgeous Dalmatian children.
Miss Rachel
Juniors Coach
Learn More
I have been involved in Calisthenics for 25 years as a competitor, commencing in the sport as a Junior, performing many solos, duos and graceful girls . I have also been lucky enough to also represent S.A at state level.
I began coaching in 2009 and have coached teams from Sub-Juniors through to Seniors as well as solos, duos and graceful girls. I was honoured to coach the 2016 Intermediate Darwin development team and be the assistant coach of the 2018 Sub-Junior Darwin development team. 2019 was an exciting year for me, as I was appointed the Sub Junior National Assistant coach and again in 2020, the Junior National assistant coach.
In 2012, I joined the SA Precision Team which was coached by Mrs Glenys Anderson and went on to perform in London in the ‘Big Dance’ ahead of the 2012 Olympics and in 2013 we were invited to China to perform in the tourism festival.
My journey at AVV started when I was a first year Intermediate and took a break as I moved into Seniors which is when I had my children. I am now back in 2021 as a coach, competitor and a Cali mum and I look forward to continuing my passion for this wonderful sport at AVV.
What I love about Calisthenics is the life long friendships made. Aa a coach, I love watching the girls confidence develop while having fun in lesson and teaching calisthenics technique through fun routines. The excitement of competition time and seeing the joy when the girls come off the stage, is why I continue coaching in this great sport.
Outside of being a calisthenics coach I work full time in education, while also supporting my son who plays football and my daughter who is an Intermediate at AVV. I enjoy spending time with my partner, children and friends in my downtime.
Miss Kylie
Juniors Coach
Learn More
I started calisthenics at the age of 2 and a half, competing in every age section through to seniors at a championship level. In my years of competing, I represented SA in both ‘A’ grade teams and National teams.
Throughout my years of competing, I was very lucky to be taught by some amazing coaches. I have also had many different and wonderful experiences as a coach including many years at a national level being both a first and second assistant. I have also been the Darwin Development team coach
twice. I have been fortunate to win many team aggregates at my previous club as well as coaching many soloists who have experienced great success to date. Calisthenics is an important part of my life, and I have many wonderful friendships because of the sport. I am very excited and feel very lucky to be a part of this wonderful and welcoming club. When I’m not coaching calisthenics, I am busy being a Primary School teacher and I am also an active member of the SA CALSAC committee.
Miss Tiana
Sub-Juniors Coach
Learn More
I started dance at 2 years old in ballet before joining calisthenics at the age of 3, and am still competing today with my love for performing and choreographing only growing stronger.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of being taught by many esteemed coaches and adjudicators,whose influence I am forever grateful for. Their guidance has played a pivotal role in shaping me as aperformer and a person, and I am excited to pass on the values instilled in me by these mentors in
the next generation of calisthenics girls.
I have been lucky enough to have competed at Champ level across every age section in teams, solos, duos and graceful girls, and am grateful to have gained places on many occasions. I have also had the privilege of being selected to represent South Australia in multiple national teams and
competing in Ballarat with club teams. Whilst I started competing in solos the minute I could as a Tinie, it wasn’t until I became a second-year Junior that I competed in my first graceful girl. In 2018, I
joined the AVV Millennium dance team, and whilst short lived, I loved the culture of AVV. Taking a break from calisthenics during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2022, I explored different styles of dance, only to rediscover my love for calisthenics upon joining the AVV Senior Team in 2023.
I truly love how artistic the movement is in calisthenics, and how unique it can be to other sports. As much as it is an unpopular opinion, my favourite item is clubs! Calisthenics holds a special place in
my heart, with generations of my family competing dating back to my great grandmother before the
sport was even named ‘calisthenics’! The vibrant and exciting nature, from practice to backstage, fosters personal growth for individuals at every level of involvement. Calisthenics not only imparts confidence, passion, resilience and perseverance, but also builds enduring friendships that transcend the competitive environment, proving just how incredible the sport can be.
Beyond calisthenics, I hold a Certificate III in Fitness. Currently, I am a student at the University of Adelaide, pursuing a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Media.
Miss Ashleigh
Sub-Juniors Coach
Learn More
I have been involved in calisthenics for 30+ years as a student, coach and now a ‘cali mum’.
I started calisthenics at the age of 4 and completed Tinies at Holden Hill North Calisthenics Club (now Highbury Calisthenics Club) before moving as a Sub-Junior to Para Vista Calisthenics Club. In 1998 I moved to Golden Heights Calisthenics Club where I stayed for 26 years. During these years I competed as a Junior, Intermediate and Senior and I was selected to represent SA in the Intermediate State team in 2004, travelling to Ballarat. I have competed in many Graceful Girl and Solo competitions.
I began coaching in 2008 and successfully coached the Golden Heights Junior team from 2009 until 2022. I also coached the Intermedidate team in 2014, 2022 and 2023. I have been a graceful, solo, duo and Pupil Skills coach for girls aged Sub-Junior to Intermediate since 2014. In 2023 I was the assistant coach for the SA Intermediate Development Team. In 2024 I am excited to start a new chapter of my coaching journey with the AVVCC Sub-Juniors.
In 2023, I became a “Cali Mum” when my daughter Giselle completed her first year as a Tinie. I’ve seen the sport through new eyes and watching Giselle love it so much all by herself has been the highlight of my year. Watching her on the stage for her first Graceful at 2.5 years old and seeing how much she loves dancing and performing will be something I cherish forever.
I am a big believer of teaching the basics. I believe that to be a successful calisthenics girl, you need to be taught the foundations correctly right from the start. I want to give them the correct foundations so that they can build on them as the years go on to be the best calisthenics girl they can be.
People ask me why I’ve been involved in calisthenics for so long and it’s hard to explain why. Calisthenics has given me so much an is a huge part of my, I cherish the friendships I have made and will continue to make. I hope to share my love of calisthenics with all the girls I coach. I believe that calisthenics instils lifelong skills in our girls and as a coach I want them to know that as long as I am a part of their life, I will be part of their cheer squad. I want to help them to succeed in all aspects of their life, not just in calisthenics.
Outside of calisthenics, I’m a wife and mum of two beautiful kids, Harry and Giselle . We have a cavoodle called Louie. I am the Operational Communications Manager for a large national Superfund. We love travelling as a family and are slowly ticking off the discovery parks in SA.
Miss Alyna
Tinies Coach
Learn More
I began calisthenics as a Tiny, and have been involved with calisthenics for over 20 years, as well as over a decade of other dance styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary and musical theatre. I have been fortunate enough to represent SA at national level as well as perform in championship sections in gracefuls, solos and teams across multiple age groups.
Throughout the years, I have been taught by many coaches of varying styles- all of which I have loved and still apply at least one principle learnt from them to my teaching style
I began assisting teams across Sub-Junior and Junior age groups from 2009. I joined the coaching team at AVV in 2023 as a Tinies 3 coach, while continuing to assist the Intermediate 2 team and Junior 1 team as well as coaching solos. I absolutely love to coach and aim to provide value to each individual and see growth in their personal development, while specialising in strength and technique training.
Calisthenics has helped shape me into the person I am today, and I look forward to continue being a dedicated member of AVV Calisthenics Club and being part of each girls’ journey to success.
When I am not teaching calisthenics, I work full time in recruitment, and enjoy spending time with my Fiancé.
Miss Kieanna
Sub-Juniors Coach
Learn More
I first started calisthenics in the Sub-Junior section when I was 7 years old and fell in love with this sport from my very first
lesson. I am currently a member of the AVV senior team and also coach Team 1 Sub-Juniors.
My love for coaching began when I first assisted a team at 13 years of age. Since then, I have assisted a team every year
until I was 18 and was able to do my level 1 coaching course. In 2019, I joined AVV and started my personal team
coaching journey. As an AVV coach, my sub-junior team and I have been lucky enough to become the 2022 and 2023 SA
State Champions. Throughout my years of calisthenics, I have been very fortunate to represent South Australia as a
competitor and a coach and recently winning the 2023 the Sub-Junior National Championship.
I love sharing my passion for AVV and calisthenics with the girls I coach and providing them with an environment where
they feel safe and excited to learn. Where every member feels included and supported. I am so proud to be a part of AVV
Calisthenics Club and the values this club is built on.
Outside of calisthenics I work as a registered nurse in day surgery and am currently studying my Masters in Primary
Education.
AVV has become my chosen family and I love seeing this brilliant club succeed and grow.
Miss Julia
Juniors Coach
Learn More
I started my calisthenics journey in 2002 at Seaton Calisthenics and competed there for 15 years gaining life membership. I then moved to AVV in 2015, this year being my 20th year as a competitor. I have been very lucky to have had some amazing coaches and role models throughout my years of competing at Championship and Division 1 level.
I started as a class assistant when I was 11 years old and absolutely loved helping and knew then that I wanted to be a coach in the future. I started officially coaching in 2015 at Seaton coaching Juniors and Intermediates both at Division 1 level and gaining great results, including the overall Team 2 aggregate in 2015. I commenced coaching at AVV in 2017 and since then coached and assisted through from Sub-Juniors up to Intermediates gaining outstanding results.
Over the years I have competed in Championship and Division 1 competitions as well as at the prestigious Ballarat Royal South Street competitions. I started competing in Solo and graceful comps as a Senior….I was too scared when I was younger!! I also competed in dance troupes at AVV doing various styles and going to Showcase Nationals in Queensland in 2016 and 2017. Calisthenics has always been a massive part of my life but my other passion is health and fitness so I have spent a lot of my time doing sports and anything to do with fitness, especially running!
I have also completed my Certificate III in fitness and gained a Bachelor of Human Movement at UNISA, which helped me further my knowledge about physical activity and health. I love the fact that I can use this knowledge and combine it with my Cali lessons. I think it is very important for every Cali girl to know the benefits of general fitness and health and how much it can improve their performance and strength.
I am so excited for 2022 to Co-Coach the Junior 2 team with Kelly and to be a part of such an amazing supportive club. Love my AVV family!
Miss Sarah
Sub-Juniors Coach
Learn More
My passion for calisthenics and performing began at a young age. I commenced my calisthenics journey as a four year old Tiny and continued to compete right through to Seniors in 2019. In 1998, I moved over to the Athelstone Calisthenics Club where I competed at A grade level. It is here where I made some amazing lifelong friends. Over the years I was fortunate to travel and compete in Ballarat as well as in state competitions and numerous solos, duos and graceful girls.
I began coaching in 2004 and have had the pleasure of coaching girls across all age groups, from our rising star Tinies to our Senior sections. Within the many years of coaching I have had the pleasure of teaching a number of solos, gracefuls and duos. In 2005 and 2006 I was given the opportunity be an assistant coach with a junior composite team which competed in Mount Gambier. In 2015, I took a short break from coaching after my daughter was born way too early and returned in 2020, after being given the amazing opportunity to be part of the AVV family.
I have also studied performing arts with a major in musical theatre. Upon leaving school I studied a bachelor of midwifery/nursing and most recently venturing out into social work. I have a love for science but most of all I have a passion for helping others succeed and achieve their goals. When I am not at cali I am busy being a ‘basketball’ mum to my 2 boys Jaxon and Mason as well as being a ‘dance’ mum to my daughter Miah. We love going on adventures and spending our school holidays camping with family.
Miss Kelly
Sub-Juniors Coach
Learn More
I began Calisthenics when I was 6 years old and competed at Championship level throughout my performing career for 18 years. I have represented South Australia at the Ballarat Royal South Street Eisteddfods in Junior, Intermediate Championship and Senior sections. During those years I have been fortunate to be trained by many talented coaches (some who are now Adjudicators), develop friendships and perform with successful results as part of a Team.
My Coaching journey started when I was 16, initially assisting teams, then coaching Tinies and Sub-Juniors. One of my coaching highlights was being an Assistant Coach to the Ballarat Intermediate State Teams for several years.
I took a break from Cali to pursue other interests. I lived in Alberta Canada for 18 months working as a Nanny/Au Pair. I studied acting at the Adelaide School of Drama; undertook vocal singing training (in Canada and SA) for 5 years developing a vocal range of Mezzo-Soprano and performed in musical and drama theatre productions.
Since returning to Cali 14 years ago I have immersed myself into various facets of calisthenics and coaching including:
- Coaching Tinies; Sub-Juniors and Juniors in all Divisions
- Since 2015 coaching Division 1/Championship sections for Sub-Juniors and Juniors
- 2017 Assistant Coach for the Darwin Development Sub-Junior Team
- 2019 Head Coach for the Darwin Development Junior Team
- Coaching Calisthenics Skills in Test 2, Grade 1 and Grade 2
- Coaches Association CALSAC committee member for 6 years
- Calisthenics Association CASA committee member for 4 years
I have coached Solo’s, Duo’s and Graceful Girls in all age sections including Masters. The opportunity to coach 1-1 (or 2-1) continues to be one of my favourite Cali seasons in developing and challenging the girls skills, technique and abilities whilst being adventurous with choreography.
In 2020 I joined the South Australian Precision Team as a Choreographer, a dance entertainment group that performs worldwide. Assisting with the coordination of 300 dancers performing in the 2020 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant at the Adelaide Oval was an amazing and fun experience.
In 2021, I formally became a Writer for the South Australian Society of Calisthenics Adjudicators. Being a Writer provides me with the unique experience to watch and learn every aspect of our beautiful sport whilst providing me with the opportunity to continue to develop and enhance my coaching practice.
I am a qualified Social Worker with vast skills and experience working with at risk children and families in child protection and educational systems. These skills are very transferable when coaching children and adolescents – ensuring lessons are supportive, caring, safe and of course, fun.
Being a Cali Mum, a National Mum and co-coaching alongside with my daughter Holly has been one of the most important and amazing experiences. To support and participate in your child’s passion, dedication, commitment, and determination to be the best they can be in the sport they love, is to me, what being a loving and unconditional parent is about.
Although my Holly has taken on new adventures in following her dreams overseas, joining AVV Calisthenics Club has become my new and extended family. As part of the amazing and talented Coaching Team, my coaching goals are to inspire, promote passion and pride in working towards accomplishing individual achievements; and to promote team commitment, spirit and foster positive team friendships.
Miss heidi
Tinies Coach & Club Administrator
Learn More
I began my calisthenics journey as an eager 5-year-old at Carisbrook Calisthenics Club. After 5 years, I moved onto Valley View Calisthenics Club where I continued as a Junior, Intermediate and Senior. My Senior calisthenics story then continued at Ridgehaven Calisthenics Club until 2008 when I competed for the last time (well so I thought)!
From 2009-2017 I practised yoga and learnt the art of pole dancing. I returned to Calisthenics here at AVV in 2018 to join our Masters team for an extremely successful year at the CASA State Championships and the Pan Pacific Masters Games. 2019 found me (pregnant with my 2nd child) back on stage in the Senior Championship Division.
Throughout my competitive years I was lucky enough to be selected to represent South Australia in the 1994 Junior Championship Team, 1996 & 1997 Intermediate Championship Teams & 2002 Senior Championship Team. These State trips fill my memory bank with some of my fondest calisthenics memories.
I’ve assisted Merron with coaching Tinies from 2002-2008 at Ridgehaven and 2018 – present at AVV. It really is a pleasure to be able to help each and every one of our students learn and grow as they improve their flexibility, rhythm, posture, confidence and most importantly, build friendships with their teammates & club members.
Calisthenics teaches us to point our toes and lift our chins, but more importantly it teaches us to work as a team whilst also working towards our own individual goals. I really do believe calisthenics teaches us so many life lessons and important values. I will be forever grateful to the coaches I have had and friends I have made during my calisthenics journey; to this day they are some of the most wholesome friendships I have.
Away from coaching Tinies, I am an active member and Vice President of the AVV Fundraising Committee and the clubs Fees Administrator. I am Mum to Odin (6) & Bonnie (4). I should also mention that I am Cali Mum to Bonnie who is about to embark on her 3rd year as a non-competitive tinie. I work part time, running a chiropractic clinic and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club and assist my Fiancé with admin for our carpentry business.
Miss abbey
Tinies Coach
Learn More
Miss Mikayla
Tinies (Non-Competitive)
Learn More
I started calisthenics in 2011 as a tiny at the age of 6. I have been fortunate to compete in both the Sub-Junior Darwin Development Team and the Sub-Junior National Team. Throughout my calisthenics journey, I have competed in every age section from Tinies to Seniors at Champ level as well as competing in many Graceful Girl and Solo competitions. I have been a class assistant every year since 2017, and I have loved watching the girls grow and develop in this incredible sport. I hope to provide a space for our future stars of AVV to feel comfortable within and to become confident dancers who work to the best of their abilities whilst also having fun. I cant wait to co-coach alongside Miss Izzy with our Non-Competitive Tinies Team
When I am not at calisthenics, I am a Shift Supervisor and Events Coordinator. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) at UniSA. I love spending my spare time relaxing with my friends and family.
Miss Izzy
Tinies (Non-Competitive)
Learn More
I have participated in many genres of dance and have been dancing since I was 3 years old. I started Calisthenics in 2015 with AVV Calisthenics Club.. I have competed in many national dance competitions with AVV’s dance program and have been lucky to place at these competitions. Throughout my Calisthenics journey I have had the opportunity to perform in many Christmas Pageants with SA precision team.
I have been a class assistant every year since 2017, and have enjoyed watching the girls grow and improve within this sport. I strive to provide a space for the future stars of AVV to become confident dancers who can also find who they truly are. I am so excited to co-coach alongside Miss Mikayla with our Non-Competitive Tinies Team.
When I am not at Calisthenics, I am a Beauty Advisor at Priceline Pharmacy as well as playing Softball at Raptors Softball Club. In 2024, I hope to be studying Law at the University of Adelaide. I am a social butterfly so when have any down time I love spending my spare time with friends and family.
interested in joining our coaching staff?
As our club continues to grow, we are always looking for coaches and assistant coaches who have a passion for calisthenics. If you would like to be considered for any future positions please email us.
