Coaches

Our Coaching Team 2024

Head Coach - Sally Ruediger

Assistant Coach Tinies 2 & Tinies 1

I love Calisthenics, it has sparked a lot of joy!
I’m currently a Level 1 coach, I’ve been coaching for 39 years at Gawler, honoured to be GCC’s first Life Member awarded in 1989 and in 2022 receiving my 50 year service award.
My wonderful journey began at Gawler Calisthenics Club when I was 5 years old. Many years of competing and performing were enjoyed right through to the age of 28. During that time I have represented the State a number of times, became a coach at the age of 15, I have successfully coached all age groups, many Solo/Duo and Graceful Girls and Pupil Skills, I have mentored others and love to assist and support coaches where I can.
I’m a Cali Mum to my beautiful Daughter Deannah, supporting her cali journey through 22 wonderful years, 10 of those years representing the State and at National level and becoming Coach. All a huge highlight for me.
I have been very fortunate to have the wonderful, close and supportive Family. Husband Mark is a very patient and understanding man together with our 3 beautiful Adult children, their Partners, my 5 precious Grandchildren, my Sister Belinda, Niece Elivia and my dear Mum Dawn. My whole family are my life.
I love babies and working with children. I was fortunate to work in the Child Care Industry as an Educator for 10 years. I’ve managed Hotels, Rental properties, I’ve been involved with Community groups, Committee’s and I love coaching calisthenics, especially to the younger age groups, seeing members achieve in a safe and caring environment, coaching members that start as a Tiny Tot and follow through to seniors, become Assistants and Coaches is lovely to be part of along with coaching children of children I have coached over the time is very rewarding.
I’m a quiet but busy stay at home Mum & Nanna that love’s what I do (favourite colour is glitter and any shade of Puprle) and I love smiles on little faces. It truly makes my day.
Calisthenics has been with me for most of my life, it is such a unique, versatile sport that I love and for me it brings so much sparkle and enjoyment. 💜

Belinda Leitch bock

Tinies 2 & Tinies 1 Coach

I started Calisthenic at Gawler in 1977 and have represented the state 9 times during my competitive years at the club. During this time I started coaching in 1987 and have my level 1 accreditation. Calisthenics is a wonderful diverse sport and I have coached all age sections within the club including solo, duo, graceful girl and Cali skills. Outside of calisthenics I manage holiday rentals and enjoy family time with my children Brodie and Elivia. My daughter is an active member of the club and my sister Sally is also heavily involved at Gawler Calisthenic Club. We have shared lots of wonderful memories together. I look forward to many more years of sequins and sparkles. 💜

Kristen Hilton

Intermediates & Seniors Coach

Marissa Bennett

Junior 1 Coach