COACHING TEAM
TRACEY HOLDEN -
LEVEL 2 COACH
Tracey’s calisthenics career started at the age of two at Acheron Calisthenics competing in A grade and A grade special (the old championship). Tracey began coaching at the age of 15 at a non competitive Calisthenic club where she was responsible for all sections, Tinies through to Seniors, and also taught a ladies class at this club. Over the years Tracey has taught many sections from Division 9 right through to Division 1. She has also taught various solos from Division 9 through to Championship.
Tracey is very excited to be a part of Royal and cant wait to begin this Journey along with her best friend Karen and daughter Marlee
MARLEE-SHAE HOLDEN - LEVEL 1 COACH
Marlee began calisthenics at the of 2 at Raieburn Calisthenics, at 4 she moved to Jeaden calisthenics. In 2019 she joined the Avonde Calisthenics College seniors team. Over her 19 years of calisthenics she has been heavily involved in assisting and coaching various solos as well teaching pupil skills.
Marlee has been selected to perform at RSSS in calisthenics solos 5 years in a row and also solos at the Palais for 2 years running. One of the highlights of her career was achieving gold medal with honours. Marlee was also a senior national soloist representative and was lucky enough to receive third place at the 2022 national championships.
Marlee was also a Rhythmic gymnast for 14 years and was lucky enough to represent Victoria and also Australia on numerous occasions. A few of her highlights from rhythmic gymnastics were being junior Victorian champion 3 years in a row and senior Victorian champion 2 years in a row and being a youth olympic gold medalist before she returned to calisthenics. Marlee is still heavily involved in this sport as a coach!
She is really looking forward to coaching at Royal and cant wait to see what the future holds!
MADDIE STRANGE - ASSISTANT COACH
Maddie has been doing calisthenics for 8 years and currently competes in Seniors at Leawarra Calisthenics Club. She has participated in both recreational and competitive solos and duos and has also achieved her Grade 4 skills. Her biggest achievement was winning the Calisthenics Victoria State Championships as an Inter, coached by Tracey and Marlee. Maddie is in her second year of coaching calisthenics and is currently undertaking her cadetship with Royal. Outside of calisthenics Maddie is also an Intermediate-qualified gymnastics coach and can’t wait to become a qualified level 1 Calisthenics coach.
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