COACHING TEAM

MARLEE-SHAE HOLDEN - DEVELOPMENT (LEVEL 1 COACH)

Marlee began her calisthenics journey at the age of two with Raieburn Calisthenics. At four years old, she moved to Jeaden Calisthenics, where she continued to develop her passion and skill for the sport. In 2019, Marlee joined the Avonde Calisthenics College Senior Team.

Across 25 years in calisthenics, Marlee has been deeply involved not only as a performer but also as a coach. She has  coached numerous soloists and has been actively involved in teaching pupil skills, sharing her knowledge and experience with the next generation of athletes.

Marlee has been selected to perform calisthenics solos at RSSS for ten consecutive years and at the Palais Theatre for two years running. One of the major highlights of her career was achieving a Gold Medal with Honours. She was also selected as a Senior National Soloist Representative and achieved an outstanding third place finish at the 2022 National Championships.

In 2026, Marlee will step away from competing in calisthenics as she focuses on getting married and prioritising her personal life. However, she will remain heavily involved in the sport through coaching.

In addition to calisthenics, Marlee enjoyed a highly successful 14-year career in rhythmic gymnastics. She represented Victoria and Australia on numerous occasions. Her achievements include being crowned Junior Victorian Champion three consecutive times, Senior Victorian Champion twice, and winning a Youth Olympic Gold Medal. Following these successes, Marlee returned to calisthenics, where she continues to make a significant impact. She remains actively involved in rhythmic gymnastics as a coach, contributing her elite-level experience to the sport.