Coaches

Iolanda Coffa: Principal Coach

Iolanda commenced calisthenics at the age of two at Hawthorn Calisthenics. She was a member of all teams, competed in numerous Graceful and Cali solos and also completed all Pupil Skills examinations. As an Intermediate, class numbers diminished at Hawthorn and Iolanda moved to Ashgrove to compete as an Intermediate and Senior. But her heart was always at Hawthorn and soon after completing her coaching qualifications, she was back at Hawthorn where she has remained ever since.

Iolanda is the Principal Coach of the Hawthorn Calisthenics College. In 2026, Iolanda will coach the Tots & Tinies, will Co-Coach the Juniors & Masters section, and will assist in Subbies & Seniors. She is also the head coach of CaliExam Program and coaches solos.

In 2016-2017 Iolanda was named Victorian Skills Coach of the Year and in 2018 was named Victorian Coach of the Year.

Iolanda is a registered CaliVic Development Coach. She also has Level 2 First Aid and is a registered Gymnastics Coach. Iolanda has completed her Diploma of Teaching and has worked as a Kindergarten and Kinder Gym teacher. Currently she works as a Sports Administrator. In addition, Iolanda is an accredited Cali examiner with Calisthenics Victoria.

Amy Marinov: Coach

Amy commenced Calisthenics at the age of 4 at Hawthorn Calisthenics. She has competed at Hawthorn from Tinies through to Seniors. Amy has competed in numerous Calisthenics Solos and is currently in the Senior Open Section. She has been a very active member of the ACF Pupil Skills Program and in 2023 she successfully completed her ACF Gold Medal Honours. In 2023 Amy won the Senior Open Reserve section at the Victorian State Champs.

Amy was selected to represent Victoria at the Nationals and was a member of the winning Senior team. She was also selected to compete in the Senior Cali Solo Competition at Nationals where she place 5th (HC).

Amy won the Boroondara Young Achiever award in 2021, recognising her ongoing success and contribution at Hawthorn Calisthenics.

Amy is a CaliVic Development Coach and often coaches holiday programs for Calisthenics Victoria. In 2026, Amy will be the head coach of the Seniors and Subbies, and Co-Coaching Juniors & Masters. She will be assisting with Tots and Tinies, assists with CaliExams and is the head coach of solos and duos.

Outside of Calisthenics, Amy has completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences, majoring in family, society and health & psychological science.

Rebecca Mitchell: Assistant Coach

Rebecca began her Calisthenic career at the age of 4 at Blackburn Calisthenics College, competing in the Tinies and Sub Juniors sections. She changed clubs as a first year Junior, moving to Box Hill Wesley Calisthenics Club. Rebecca participated for 30 years as a Junior, Inter, Senior and Master at Box Hill, only taking 3 years off during those years to have her 2 children.

In 1995 Rebecca began helping the younger classes and in 1997 gained her Level 1 Coaching accreditation. She went on to coach for 8 years at Box Hill in all age sections. After receiving the Best Club Girl award 6 times, Rebecca was awarded Life Membership to Box Hill. However, numbers at the club declined, and unfortunately in 2017 Box Hill Wesley folded.

In 2019 Rebecca joined the Masters at Hawthorn, after her daughter had joined Hawthorn Subbies the year before. Rebecca is a CaliVic Development Coach and in 2026 she will assist the Tots & Sub Junior section at Hawthorn. Rebecca is also First aid trained and is a Primary School Teacher.

Traci Spalding: Assistant Coach

Tracey joined Hawthorn Calisthenics in 2025 and in 2026 she will be coaching the third team of Tinies.

Tracey has many years of coaching experience at various clubs and has moved to Hawthorn after the closure of Koala Cali in 2024.

Outside of Calisthenics, Tracey is involved with coaching at Glitz Gymnastics.

Jayde Mitchell: Foundation Coach

Jayde's first calisthenics class was at the age of 2, when she joined the Tinies section at Box Hill Wesley Calisthenics Club 6 weeks prior to the end of year concert. She participated in Tinies and Sub Juniors until the club closed in 2017. Jayde then moved to Hawthorn Calisthenics for her final year of Sub Juniors in 2018 and has been with Hawthorn ever since.

Jayde has been an active participant of the skills program and has competed in Graceful Solo competitions since 2022.

Jayde will be helping out with Tinies and Juniors in 2026 as a newly qualified Foundation Coach (and is currently undertaking the Development Coaching course), as well as competing with the Seniors.

In 2026, Jayde will be studying Year 12 and hopes to study photography at university once she finishes secondary school.

Hazel Muxlow: Development Coach

Hazel started her calisthenics journey at the age of 7, joining the Sub Juniors section at Hawthorn Calisthenics. She has continued through each age group over the years and is now a member of the Seniors section.

Hazel has been competing in Calisthenics Solo competitions since 2023 and enjoys challenging herself and developing her skills through solo competitions.

Alongside competing, Hazel has been assisting with the Sub Juniors since 2024. She is a qualified Development Coach and enjoys helping younger athletes learn new skills, build confidence and enjoy their calisthenics experience.

In 2026, Hazel is in her first year of university at Deakin University, studying Psychology. She hopes to continue developing her coaching experience alongside her studies and her own calisthenics journey.

Estelle Watkins: Development Coach

Estelle joined Calisthenics in 2017 as an early Junior at Doncaster Calisthenics Club and moved to Hawthorn as an Intermediate.

In 2025 she began competing in Cali Solos and became interested in coaching and took on the Foundation coaching course. She has now completed her Development coaching and has been assisting in the Tinies section. She is also competing in the Seniors section.

Outside of Calisthenics, Estelle plans on undertaking an occupational therapy bachelors after she has travelled during her gap year.

Ency Chen: Development Coach

Ency began calisthenics at the age of 10 in 2018, joining Crown Calisthenics Club in the Juniors section.

In 2024, Ency moved to Hawthorn Calisthenics and has been a member of the club ever since.

Ency began competing as a soloist in 2020 and has continued to compete in solos throughout her calisthenics journey. She has developed a strong passion for both performing and coaching and enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with younger members of the club.

Ency gained her Development Coaching in 2026 and this year Ency will be coaching in the Tinies section and assisting with the Juniors section.

Outside of Calisthenics, Ency is currently in her first year of a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne.

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