coaching staff - 2008

Our Coaches are fully qualified with Level 1 VCCA Accreditation and hold Level 1 First Aid Certificates and current police checks.

 

They are required to continually update their skills (including first aid) by attending meetings and seminars conducted by the Victorian Calisthenics Coaches Association (VCCA).

Principal Coach

Michelle Slater

Tinies, Juniors & Seniors

Michelle Slater

Michelle began her calisthenics career at the age of 3 years old. She has since competed in many successful clubs. Michelle finished her senior years at Robynmore Calisthenics College and has been coaching for 18 years, including the coaching of solo girls and exam classes. Michelle assisted the Tinies and Sub-Juniors for a number of years at Robynmore before moving on to coach at other clubs. Michelle opened Ellanda Calisthenics College in 2002.

Sub-Juniors

Shiona Robinson

 

Shiona is a new member of the Ellanda coaching team. She has assisted and coached to high standards for nine of her 17 years of Calisthenic participation, successfully obtaining her Level 1 in 2004. Shiona has also taught levels and solos, and has competed in both physical and graceful solos.

Intermediates

Emma Hammet

Emma has been involved with calisthenics since she was 10 years old. She has competed within many successful clubs and is a proud member of the Ellanda Seniors team. Emma began her coaching career in 2001 assisting with Inters. She has also assisted with the Subbies, Tinies and Juniors sections at various clubs. Emma has been the assistant & co-coach of Ellanda inters for the past three years. She successfully obtained her Level 1 in 2005.

ASSISTANTS


Cadet - Sub-Juniors:

 

Meg Hardy

Level 1 Assistant - Juniors/Seniors:


Melissa Brougham

As a new member of the Ellanda Coaching Team, Melissa has been involved in Calisthenics for 13 years. She achieved her level one in 2006. Previously, she has assisted Tinies, Subbies, Juniors and Inters and has coached Sub- Juniors for the past two years. Melissa's favourite calisthenics item is Aesthetics!

Level 1 Assistant - Inters:


Pamela Molczyk

Pamela has been involved in Calisthenics for 18 years. She has assisted and coached for six of these years, successfully obtaining her Level 1 in 2004. She has also completed her Pupil Skills up to Grade 4. Talented Pamela has also completed 15 years of Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Contemporary dance.


Class Aide - Intermediates:


Megan Evans

Megan is currently in her 11th year of Calisthenics. She began in Sub-juniors and has also completed her levels to Grade 2. Megan has been with Ellanda since the College opened in 2002 and is a proud member of the Senior team.