Head Coaches
ZOE FORMOSA
PRINCIPAL COACH
Zoe Formosa is our principal coach, and she is passionate about bringing out the best in her performers. She focuses on creating an inclusive environment for her students to thrive to develop skills and technique both on and off the floor. Zoe is a fun-natured coach who pushes her students to their fullest potential, nurturing and supporting them as individual performers.
Zoe is an Australian Calisthenics Federation registered Level 1 Coach with Cert 2 in Dance. Zoe has an extensive calisthenics background as a performer and a coach, which has accumulated over her journey within the sport.
Zoe has been an elite performer performing at the championship level for 9 years. Zoe competes in the Senior Open Section for her Calisthenics and Graceful Solo and is highly competitive.
Zoe’s accomplishments over the years are –
• Winning the inaugural State Championship Trio Section in 2022
• Coaching 12 Winning State Championship Items
• Coming HM in the prestigious Royal South Street Society Calisthenics Solo Competition in 2022
• Winning the Intermediate Graceful Section in 2019 in the inaugural international competition
• Receiving Grade 4 Honours with Distinction in 2019
• Winning the prestigious Vera Hopton Memorial Award in 2018
• Coming 2nd Place at the Australian National Championships in 2018
• Selected to be a part of the Victorian State Team on 4 occasions
Innagural Coach of the CV Let’s Go CaliKids product.
Zoe is passionate about delivering fun and engaging classes that push students to try new things and leave with skills and experiences they couldn’t experience elsewhere. Zoe loves advancing students to new bounds that they didn’t think they could achieve by inspiring and nurturing my students to great lengths. Zoe is so excited to bring a new era of calisthenics to our members at Florincey Calisthenics Club and cannot wait to guide our teams to great success in 2025.
aLEX KENNER
JUNIORS AND SENIORS CO-COACH
Alex has been involved in Calisthenics for over 28 years across multiple divisions, with majority of her time being spent in the Championship division. Alex is a Silver Medallist and has performed at Royal South Street 3 times for the Graceful Girl competition. She has performed as part of the Victorian State Team in 2011, 2014 and 2017 and was fortunate enough to be chosen to perform her Graceful Solo at Nationals in 2017. Alex has been coaching and choreographing for over 15 years and has achieved many accomplishments and State Titles during this time. While competing in Calisthenics, Alex was also being trained in ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theatre, and she even studied full-time in the city to complete her diploma in dance and performance.
In 2023, Alex came out of retirement to join the inaugural Florincey Masters team and absolutely loved being back on stage and performing with her team.
Alex is honoured to be a core part of the Florincey coaching team and can’t wait to work alongside Zoe with the Juniors and Seniors in 2025.
DANIELLE KENNER
MASTERS HEAD COACH
Danielle has been involved in calisthenics for 45 years as a competitor, coach, mother, and adjudicator.
During her time in calisthenics, she coached all age groups in teams and solos. She started coaching in Division 6 and has worked through the divisions to have the opportunity to coach at a championship level. In 2017, Danielle had the privilege of coaching the Victorian State Team Seniors, which was an amazing experience.
Danielle believes calisthenics is more than just a sport; it’s a community. The support and friendships you gain through calisthenics keep us returning year after year. Danielle is a true example of leadership at Florincey, offering mentorship and advice across all our sections to all our coaches. Danielle’s creative eye and love for pushing the boundaries make her choreography stand out and create a lasting impact on audiences.
Danielle is very excited to be back coaching the Florincey Calisthenics Club Masters and can’t wait to bring together an amazing group of ladies as a team. We’re hoping more ladies out there want to return to calisthenics, and we’re all looking forward to an exciting year ahead.
Lizzie lawless
inters HEAD co-COACH
Lizzie has just completed her 19th year as a Calisthenics performer. She competes in Championship Seniors at Avonde Calisthenics College and has been a part of numerous Victorian State Teams.
Lizzie has performed in Open Calisthenics solos for 14 years. In this time, she won 11 State Championship Titles throughout her younger years. A few of her major achievements include winning the Prestigious Vera Hopton Memorial Trophy and receiving 2nd place in the National Junior Graceful Solo Section. She was also selected to perform the Prestigious Royal South Street Society Most Graceful Girl and Calisthenics Solo compeition over the last 2 years.
Outside of Calisthenics, Lizzie puts her heart and soul into her career in the Pilates Industry. Alongside being a Pilates Instructor, she withholds the positions of Studio Manager at her 2 studios.
Lizzie brings her knowledge in Pilates to the Calisthenics Community through Calisthenics Victoria’s Cali-holiday programs and club Summer Schools each year and she is looking forward to building on the strength of the Florincey Inters through ongoing Pilates training next year.
Lizzie has had much success as a Calisthenics Coach having coached teams and solo performers across a wide range of divisions, for the past 8 years. Lizzie is super excited to Co-Coach with her best friend Emily and embark on her journey with the beautiful Floriency Intermediates in 2025.
emily ryan king
inters HEAD co-COACH
Emily has years of both Calisthenics and Dance training. Currently competing at a Championship Senior level, Emily has also been selected for the Victorian State Team on 2 occasions.
After winning her solo at the State Championships as an Intermediate, Emily has now gone on to become a State Championship winning solo coach in 2024.
Emily is pursuing studies in a Double Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science and Nutrition Science, enhancing her expertise in the sport.
Her passion for creating unique, stand out items reflects her creative spirit, and she is excited for what 2025 holds.
Assistant Coaches
SARAH McCORMACK
juniors co-coach
Sarah McCormack is our Level 1 Assistant Coach for Juniors in 2025. Sarah is a highly praised, dedicated, and enthusiastic coach with a joyous smile and personality. As a coach, Sarah’s key focus is developing a child’s basic technique training and confidence.
Commencing her coaching career at FCC in 2023, Sarah and Head Coach Zoe led the Tinies to great success. In 2023, the Tinies were undefeated overall at all competitions and became the State Champions in the Premier Tinies Section. Sarah has been involved in Calisthenics as a performer for 17 years. Sarah is a current senior calisthenics soloist and team member who has had great success in her calisthenics over the years. Sarah won her solo at the State Championships in 2024, coached by one of our own Alex Kenner.
Outside of FCC, Sarah is a Registered Nurse and Midwife. Her knowledge of bodily functions and the importance of good technique training in preventing injury as a health professional is highly praised and recognised.
Sarah is so excited to continue to share her passion with the students at FCC in 2025.
ivy daff
Tinies and subbies co-coach
Ivy is our Tinies Assistant Coach in 2025 as well as one of our Subbies Assistant coaches. Ivy cannot wait to continue to share her love for calisthenics with our flock. It began in 2010 at a local club, and in 2019, she moved to a championship club, where she has been for the past 6 years.
She has competed in the open section for both calisthenics and graceful solos and believes that there is no better feeling than being on stage. In 2018 and 2020 Ivy represented Victoria in the State Team, where she won nationals in Canberra. Ivy is so thankful for the state team as it allowed her to work with amazing coaches, make friends for life, and compete at the highest level.
Ivy loves calisthenics because it provides her a place to be herself and share her love for the sport. Ivy is beyond excited for 2025 and can’t wait for all the new adventures ahead.
Ivy has been a part of our coaching teams since its establishment and has contributed so much to our member’s progression and success.
We are so excited to have Ivy inspiring our Tinies and Subbies and bringing her talent and passion to our members.
JAZMINE PICCIOLI
SUBBIES co-coach
I’m Jaz, and I’m super excited to be continuing her journey at Florincey in 2025!
I have been competing in calisthenics for 15+ years and have been a class helper/assistant since 2016. I recently completed my level 1 accreditation and am excited to grow as a coach in 2025 with the beautiful Florincey Subbies. Jaz led our Subbies to 3 undefeated items in 2024, and her passion for coaching led to performers fully transforming from beginners to seasoned performers.
I am a youth worker, and when not participating in anything calisthenics-related, you’ll find me spending time outdoors with my puppy, participating in mindfulness, or relaxing with my loved ones!
I am most excited to meet the team and watch them personally grow and flourish as the year goes on, watching them achieve goals both on and off the stage. I’m so excited about what the new year has in store, and I can’t wait to get stuck into it!
mia flanagan
SUBBIES
Florincey Calisthenics Club is excited to present another of our Subbies Assistants Co-Coach, Mia Flanagan!
Mia’s calisthenics journey started 11 years ago when she moved from Ireland to Australia, where she instantly fell in love with the sport from the first twist of a rod, and she has been performing ever since. Mia competes at the championship level as a Senior and is an asset to her team. Each year, she competes in team and solo competitions, and Mia is currently performing in the Senior Open Reserve Calisthenics Solo section.
Mia has a deep passion for calisthenics not only because it allows her to be strong and confident, but it has given her lifelong friends and built a community in which she always feels welcome. Mia is excited for 2024 to continue her coaching journey and be a part of the Florincey family, where she hopes to pass on her love of calisthenics to others.
Mia will be an excellent addition to our coaching team, and we look forward to watching her develop into an amazing coach!
mia la-fontaine pollard
Juniors co-coach
Hi, my name is Mia and I will be one of the Juniors Assistant coaches in 2025!
I have been doing calisthenics for 18 years, starting at just 3 years old! I have done 12 years of solos over the years, competing with both physi and graceful solos which I love doing. I’m now competing with the Calichamp Regent Seniors who recently came Runners Up at The Palais.
I have been assisting teams for 5 years and was lucky to coach some soloists last year. I have been working hard this year and have now received my development coaching accreditation and I am so excited to start my coaching journey at Florincey with the beautiful juniors!
LAUREN McCLYMONT
SENIORS ASSISTANT COACH
Lauren started calisthenics at 4 years old and never looked back, with this year (2024) marking her 30th year of competing and hanging up the leo, but now wanting now to focus on her daughter starting calisthenics and also coaching.
Lauren wants to give back to the sport what she has learnt over the years with lots of knowledge both physically and technically but also emotionally and mentally. Incorporating her knowledge and experience from her 10+ year career in swimming at the National level. She has been in the Senior state team for three years 2010,2011 and 2012 as well as competing in solos and duos. Also a Level 1 coach having coached and assisted subbies, inters and senior teams and coached solo, duos and trios for the past 10 years.
She wants every pupil to love the sport like she does and strive and push themselves for their own personal best on and off the stage.
Outside of calisthenics Lauren has a beautiful family of her husband to be Dean and two young children Brody 7yrs and Ellie 3 years, as well as two older step children.
Also working full time running the family business "Displaymakers" with her dad, creating lots of different signage and displays and calisthenics props on the side!. (eg, the new floriencey studios to come!)
Lauren is honoured to join the Florincey coaching team assisting the Seniors along side Zoe and Alex in 2025 to become the best coach and mentor possible!
EMMA KENNER
inters assisant coach
Emma Kenner is our Junior Cadet/Foundation Coach, eager to pass on her passion and love for calisthenics. She enjoys instilling confidence in every student and celebrating their individual achievements throughout the year. Whether it be mastering a difficult movement, improving their overall technique or perfecting their performance within a team. She loves seeing the excitement and sense of accomplishment when dancers achieve their goals.
Emma started calisthenics at 3 years of age and has over 20 years experience. She recently returned to the sport when joining the Florincey Masters in 2023. Her favourite items are clubs and aesthetics.
Emma has previously competed at a championship level, represented Victoria at Nationals 8 times with multiple aggregates, completed grade 4 skill levels, and competed in physics and graceful solos.
Emma has also been given the opportunity to represent calisthenics to the wider community, showcasing the sport in Moomba Parades, Victorian Basketball + Netball championships at Rod Laver Arena and Cricket at the MCG.
Outside of calisthenics, Emma is a dedicated podiatrist with a special interest in sports injury prevention and rehabilitation. She focuses on improving intrinsic foot muscle strength and ankle stability with her patients, especially dancers. This goes hand in hand with her love of calisthenics.
Emma is thrilled to be part of the Florincey Calisthenics Club Inters coaching team for 2025. She especially looks forward to meeting all the girls and working with them to achieve their personal best.
As a Somerville local and foundation member, Emma is proud to be involved with Florincey CC and looking forward to what 2025 may bring.
Coach Helpers
Tiarna Owen
subbies
Hello, my name is Tiarna,
I have been a part of the calisthenics community for 16 years now. I have competed with my local club since 2013, In that time, I have participated in both physi and graceful solos throughout the years and was able to have the opportunity of travelling interstate to New Zealand to compete in my solo division there.
I have assisted in many roles in my past years, including sub-juniors and junior age groups, and I am excited to grow further within Florincey.
I became a qualified level 1 coach in 2022, have taken on coaching a few soloists of my own, and helped co-coach the juniors’ age division.
I love calisthenics as it’s a place I can be creative and meet lots of new people. My favourite item is clubs or rods, as I enjoy the difficulty and challenge of these items. I am so excited to continue coaching at Florincey in 2025!
cathie withers
Subbies
Florincey is excited to be welcoming back Cathie Withers for 2025 as apart of our subbies coaching team! Cathie has over 40 years of experience in the sport as a competitor and a coach. Cathie had competed both in Teams and Solos at the highest level. Cathie specialises in reinforcing technique in our pupils and ensuring our performers are trained to the highest level. Cathie also has a special talent for bringing people together and making everyone feel a part of the Floriney Flock!
Cathie has also been trained in Ballet, Dance and Gymnastics outside of Calisthenics, which assists her coaching skills greatly. Cathie is one of Calisthenics Victoria’s Coaching Mentors, advising new coaching recruits all across Victoria.
Outside of Calisthenics, Cathie loves to travel and ride her bike! Cathie has a big passion for keeping fit and healthy and loves to share her knowledge on maintaining a healthy lifestyle with our members. Cathie is so excited to be a part of the Florincey Family, especially as a Foundation Member, while giving back her love for calisthenics to the community!
SYDNEY WICKSTIEN
TINIES
Sydney started calisthenics when she was 3 years old. She has many special memories with her calisthenics friends from classes, camps, competitions, birthday parties, and hanging out.
So far, her highlight has been winning the National Championships when she was part of the Victorian State sub-junior team in 2019. In 2021, Sydney won all her calisthenic solo competitions, including the State Titles for her section.
Sydney is excited to help with the Florincey tinies because it’s a new opportunity for her to share how much fun calisthenics can be.
AVA JONES
TINIES
CADENCE APOSTOLOPOLOUS
TINIES
CHIARA SALVAGNI
TINIES
Holly Boothby
Juniors
Holly is one of our Juniors helpers and has wanted to coach for as long as she has done calisthenics. She has previously assisted in both Tinies and Subbies and loved every minute of it. Holly has been dancing since she was 3, but at age 7, she decided to give calisthenics a go.
She has achieved to grade 5 in Cechetti Ballet and Jazz, has been accepted and completed dance programs such as Dance Prescription and has successfully competed in many solos in dance and calisthenics. Holly competes as a FCC Seniors and loves it!
Still, some of the highlights of her calisthenics career have been representing Victoria twice in their State team in 2015 and 2017 and going on to win Nationals on both occasions. Holly loves all aspects of calisthenics, but her favourite item is rhythmical aesthetics because she gets to use expression and put her heart into her dancing.
She loves the friendships, support, confidence and determination the sport has given her. She thinks there is no better feeling than being a proud cali girl and performing with her teammates and friends on the stage, making her coaches, club, and, at times, her entire state proud!
We are so proud to have Holly onboard, inspiring our performers!
