Our Coaches
Qualified coaches, who must be accredited in accordance with the criteria laid down and approved by the Australian Sports Commission, instruct our children. This accreditation must be updated on an annual basis to ensure that coaches remain in touch with the continual changes and progressions within calisthenics and sport in general. Our coaches are affiliated with the Australian Society of Calisthenics and the Calisthenics Coaches Association of Western Australia. Phoenix coaches are also required to hold current First Aid certificates and a “Working with Children” permit.
Coach Co-ordinator and Sub Junior 1 Coach: Jill Pollard
Jill has been a qualified Level 1 coach since 1993 and was responsible for the birth of Phoenix Calisthenics Club more than 15 years ago. She began her calisthenics journey as a young competitor and has been involved as a coach and administrator in both Victoria and Western Australia. After living in the Whealbelt town of Southern Cross where she operated a successful and highly competitive Calisthenics Club, she became the Development for the Calisthenics Association of WA. She has coached across all age groups with much success including teams from Cali-Fun to Seniors as well as solos, duos and graceful girls. In recent times she has been mentoring our developing and talented young coaches and is very much looking forward to coaching the Sub-Junior section this year. Jill is also a Primary School teacher and is passionate about bringing out the best in young children in a safe, happy and nurturing environment.
Cali-Fun and Sub-Junior 2 Coach: Hayley Pollard
I am 19 years old and I began Calisthenics at around 3 years old. I have been competing and involved at Phoenix Calisthenics Club ever since. Phoenix is like a second home to me, being the place I’ve grown up over my 16 years of Cali. I became a cadet-coach at 13 years old and enjoyed every minute of it. It is such a great experience to help younger kids learn skills and develop a love for the sport that I love so much and grew up with.
I have competed in Solo, Duo and Graceful competitions, my favourite being the duo competitions I competed in when I was younger with my best friend. I enjoy every team item as well. I am an active competitor in Phoenix’s Seniors team in 2023.
Outside of Calisthenics, in 2023 I will be studying my second year of Law and Criminology at university as well as working during the week.
I am extremely excited and enthusiastic about the opportunity to coach for my third year at Phoenix because it is the place I grew up, learning from my coaches from Cali-Fun through to the present and I want to be able to give the same experiences to kids wanting to learn. I am excited to be coaching Cali-Fun and Sub juniors this year and look forward to a great year at Phoenix.
Sub Junior 3 Coach: Jasmine Raftos
I am 18 years old and started calisthenics at Phoenix Calisthenics club when I turned 6. I’ve loved the sport ever since, with 2023 being my thirteenth year competing. I have competed in solos, duos and graceful competitions over the years. I took on the role of a cadet in 2020 for the Sub Junior age group and
have loved watching the girls learn and grow, and I can’t wait to start coaching my own team this year. Outside of Calisthenics, this will be my first year at Edith Cowan University where I will be studying Environmental Science.
Sub Junior Coach: Rebecca Murrowood
I started calisthenics in 2009 at the age of three and have been performing and competing for 15 years at West Coast calisthenics club. I have 8 years of ballet training and have completed numerous ballet exams with honours. I have performed at the ACF Nationals numerous times, which is a highlight of my cali life so far. Calisthenics is huge part of life and I love everything about it, especially having the opportunity to coach. I am so excited to begin my coaching career in 2023! Outside of calisthenics I am completing my final year of school, and then plan on doing a Bachelor of Education at university. I am also a qualified EA and am currently completing a Cert IV in Special Needs.
Junior Coach: Claudia Menlove
I’m Claudia, I’m turning 24 in March, and I am co-coaching the Phoenix junior team with Lauren Marchant. I began calisthenics in 2008 with West Coast and have been competing ever since in teams, solo, duos and gracefuls. 2023 is my third year coaching at Phoenix. Outside of calisthenics, I am studying secondary education combined with history at Murdoch University in my fourth year. My non-cali hobbies and interests are beauty, gaming, and politics.
Junior Coach: Lauren Marchant
I started Calisthenics when I was six years old at Phoenix and have loved it ever since. I am still competing today as a fifth-year Senior and I am very passionate about the sport. I have been coaching at Phoenix since 2019. I have been selected to represent WA in the state team 7 times and have also competed in both the graceful and solo competitions at nationals. The thing I love most about coaching Calisthenics is sharing my knowledge and watching each competitor learn and grow. This year I am very pleased to be coaching the Junior team alongside Claudia.
Intermediate Coach: Kate Campbell
I started calisthenics in 1995 with the Warwick Calisthenics Club, which later became Northern Star and then Phoenix, competing in team, solo, duo and graceful competitions. I have been coaching since 2008 and have coached all age groups from Cali Fun to Seniors. As well as club teams, I have coached state teams in 2017 and 2019. I especially enjoy coaching Graceful, Solo and Duo competitors each year. Outside of calisthenics, I am a People and Culture Manager.
Senior Team Coach: Alice Fawcett
I started calisthenics when I was 6 years old, at Top End Calisthenics in the Northern Territory, I received my level 1 coaching accreditation in 1997 and I’ve been involved with coaching at multiple clubs in the NT. I have attended the ACF National championships both as a competitor and a coach on multiple occasions and had the benefit of being involved in the ACF coach mentoring program working with talented coaches from around the country. I have had the pleasure of coaching teams, graceful solos, physical solos and duos from Sub-Junior through to Senior age groups. I have been working with the Intermediates since joining Phoenix in 2017 and am excited to be moving to coaching seniors in 2023.
Mentor Coach: Emily Colton
I am 24 years old and I have been doing calisthenics since I was 8. My first Club was Phoenix Calisthenics Club and I competed with them for 5 years. I then moved to Athena Calisthenics Club as there were not enough girls in Intermediate section to compete. I continued coaching at Phoenix and now have been a qualified Level 1 Coach for 6 years. I have also coached multiple Graceful, Solo and Duo competitors in this time as well as competed in the competitions myself to this very day. In 2015, I was a member of the Intermediate State Team, which was a wonderful experience. I am currently studying Early Childhood Education at Edith Cowan University and am in my 4th year. I have loved calisthenics from an early age as it is such an amazing sport that keeps you fit and healthy. My favourite part is that you also gain lifelong friendships along the way.
Cadet Coaches:
Alivia Wilkie
Amelia Gott
Indiana Samuels
Inneca Bronkhorst
Kimberley Adamos
Savannah Thompson
Class Assistant:
Eliza Alderson