2026
COACHING TEAM
At Ridgehaven Calisthenics, we are incredibly proud to be led by a passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled coaching team. Each coach brings their own unique strengths, experience, and love of calisthenics to our club. Together, they create a supportive, inspiring environment where every student can learn, grow, and achieve their best.
Our 2026 Coaching Team is committed to:
Delivering high-quality, age-appropriate training across all sections
Encouraging confidence, teamwork, and personal development
Providing a safe, positive, and inclusive space for all members
Upholding our club values and celebrating the achievements of our Ridgehaven community
Rebecca Norsworthy - principal coach
Brooke Brown - principal coach
Brooke Brown is a passionate and visionary coach who brings energy, experience, and heart to everything she does at Ridgehaven Calisthenics. With over 35 years in the sport, Brooke is dedicated to developing not just strong athletes, but confident, resilient young people. Her coaching style blends high standards with genuine care, creating an environment where every performer feels supported, challenged, and inspired to grow. As both a leader and mentor, Brooke is committed to fostering a positive team culture that celebrates effort, progress, and the power of community.
melissa evans
Carmen Buckerfield
Carmen
emily santoro
taylor aaron
laura pylkkanen
Laura Pylkkanen is a confident and passionate coach at Ridgehaven Calisthenics who is dedicated to supporting young students as they learn and develop their skills. She takes pride in creating a positive and encouraging environment, where her teams can grow in both ability and confidence. Laura finds great joy in watching her students progress from the beginning to the end of each year, helping set them up for continued success in the seasons ahead.
gabby howland
kate mcmillan
Kate McMillan is a dedicated and supportive coach at Ridgehaven Calisthenics who creates a positive, inclusive environment for all students. She focuses on building confidence, developing technique and making classes engaging and fun. Kate is committed to helping every student feel proud of their progress while fostering a love for calisthenics.
ruby adams
lilly rosenthal
Lilly is an enthusiastic coach at Ridgehaven Calisthenics that always strives to do what’s best for her team. She adores working with her dancers and takes so much enjoyment not only watching them improve in their calisthenics skills, but building connections and relationships with her team. Lilly loves being creative with her team and choreography, and loves celebrating the little moments every lesson that brings her dancers joy.