Our Coaches
Our coaches are fully qualified and have many years of experience in calisthenics and dance. They are passionate about our sport and our wonderful club, as well as helping our Regent students become the best versions of themselves as calisthenics girls and people.
Brooke Synnott
Regent pupil over 20 yrs
Teaching experience of over 20 years, currently co-coaching Juniors with Brianna Lee and Seniors with her mother Diane Synnott
RSS Graceful winner 2001
Sportswoman of the Year nominations 1999, 2001
Teacher of CVI solo and duo winners, and winner of inaugural RSS senior cali solo
Nominated for Calisthenics Ambassador 2016
Graduate Vic. College of the Arts & Tony Bartuccio Dance Diploma
Professional dancer performing in leading Australian musicals such as Cats, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Guys and Dolls, Funny Girl and many more
Director of Theatrix Dance Centre (18 years)
Teaching experience of over 20 years, currently co-coaching Juniors with Brianna Lee and Seniors with her mother Diane Synnott
RSS Graceful winner 2001
Sportswoman of the Year nominations 1999, 2001
Teacher of CVI solo and duo winners, and winner of inaugural RSS senior cali solo
Nominated for Calisthenics Ambassador 2016
Graduate Vic. College of the Arts & Tony Bartuccio Dance Diploma
Professional dancer performing in leading Australian musicals such as Cats, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Guys and Dolls, Funny Girl and many more
Director of Theatrix Dance Centre (18 years)
Diane Synnott
Calisthenic teacher for more than 50 years, currently coaching Seniors assisted by Brooke Synnott
Regent member 1948 – 97, Co-Principal 1977 – 97
RSS Graceful winner 1967
Coach of the Year nomination 2001
Australian Sports Medal 2000, Australian Centenary Sports Medal 1985
Life Member VCCA
Adjudicator & Examiner (retired)
Instigator of Pupil Skills program (exams), Teacher Qualifications, and the Calisthenics Technical Handbook
Founder of the Australian Society of Calisthenics
Regent member 1948 – 97, Co-Principal 1977 – 97
RSS Graceful winner 1967
Coach of the Year nomination 2001
Australian Sports Medal 2000, Australian Centenary Sports Medal 1985
Life Member VCCA
Adjudicator & Examiner (retired)
Instigator of Pupil Skills program (exams), Teacher Qualifications, and the Calisthenics Technical Handbook
Founder of the Australian Society of Calisthenics
Brianna Lee
Regent pupil 7 years
Regent coach 6 years (Seniors, Juniors and Sub-Juniors), currently co-coaching Juniors with Brooke Synnott
Ballet trained to Advanced 2 level at Jane Moore Academy of Ballet
RSS Graceful winner and CVI senior graceful state champion 2012
Teacher of both National and State solo/duo winners and RSS senior graceful place getters
16 years teaching experience in calisthenics and ballet
Recipient of the Regent Old Collegians Award for Excellence 2012
Learning Specialist and primary classroom teacher of 9 years
Regent coach 6 years (Seniors, Juniors and Sub-Juniors), currently co-coaching Juniors with Brooke Synnott
Ballet trained to Advanced 2 level at Jane Moore Academy of Ballet
RSS Graceful winner and CVI senior graceful state champion 2012
Teacher of both National and State solo/duo winners and RSS senior graceful place getters
16 years teaching experience in calisthenics and ballet
Recipient of the Regent Old Collegians Award for Excellence 2012
Learning Specialist and primary classroom teacher of 9 years
Rachel Fenton
Regent pupil for 9 years.
Coach of Champ Reserve/Div 1 Seniors - 8 years.
Coach of Regent Intermediates 2015 - current
Teacher of Solos and duos
Assistant Coach 2011 Victorian State Team Intermediates with Brooke Synnott
Honorable Mention RSS Graceful Girl 2007
Recipient of the Regent Old Collegians Award for Excellence 2009 and 2014
Coach of Champ Reserve/Div 1 Seniors - 8 years.
Coach of Regent Intermediates 2015 - current
Teacher of Solos and duos
Assistant Coach 2011 Victorian State Team Intermediates with Brooke Synnott
Honorable Mention RSS Graceful Girl 2007
Recipient of the Regent Old Collegians Award for Excellence 2009 and 2014
Kellie Fenton
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Calisthenics competitor for 20 years
Coach of Champ Reserve/Div 1 Seniors - 8 years Co-coach of Regent Intermediates 2017 - current Teacher of Solos Stage Manager of 2008 National State Team competition Experience working as a stage manager in Theatre Primary school teacher |
Candice NYMAN
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31 years Calisthenics involvement
Coach of Regent Sub-junior team 2017 - current VCCA Coach of the year 2010 Solo and duo teacher Qualified Primary School Teacher, currently teaching The Arts (music, drama, dance and visual arts) 2009 - 2018 coached multiple teams to National level each year in School Aerobics Experienced in coaching all facets of calisthenics including all age groups, solos and pupil skills Sub Junior State Team Assistant Coach 2008 10 years as a State Team representative |
Kristy Davis
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20 years competing at championship level, 15 years as Regent pupil
Coach Regent Tiny Tots and Tinies 2016 - 2018, and Tinies co-coach with Sarah Carthew current Runner up RSS Graceful Girl Full time dance student at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary school Dance teacher at Bartuccio's, Dance Factory and Danceworld Professional dancer and choreographer for fashion week entertainment throughout Australia and New Zealand International dance contracts as well as back up dancer for Guy Sebastian, Ricky Lee, Vandalism, Marcia & Deni Hines and Kelly Rowland Professional model |
SARAH CARTHEW
Calisthenics teacher for 30 years, currently co-coaching Tinies with Kristy Davis
Calisthenics pupil for 20+ years
Coach of the year 2009
Gold medalist with honours
Coach of many winning nationals teams
VCCA and CVI life member
Classical and contemporary training
Calisthenics Adjudicator
Calisthenics pupil for 20+ years
Coach of the year 2009
Gold medalist with honours
Coach of many winning nationals teams
VCCA and CVI life member
Classical and contemporary training
Calisthenics Adjudicator