Our Coaches & Staff
Kyla (Wilson) Dunstan
Technical Director and Head Coach
Growing up immersed in the world of performance, Kyla (Wilson) Dunstan discovered her passion for baton twirling at just three years old through her mother’s club, Camaros Baton Club. Her dedication and talent led her to national and international success, representing Team Canada in multiple World Baton Twirling Championships and participating in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
As the Head Coach and Technical Director, Kyla has had the privilege of coaching many provincial, national, and world-level athletes. Some of their notable achievements include Athlete of the Year, Trillium Cup, Grand National Champions, the 2011 International Cup Level B Team Gold Medalists, the 2015 World Pre-Teen Duet Champions, the 2023 World Senior Duet Silver Medalists, and the 2023 Nations Cup Twirl Team Silver Medalists.
With judging certifications from CBTF and CNBTA, a Level 2 coaching certification with the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation, and a Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Dance from the University of Calgary, Kyla is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of twirlers and inspiring excellence in the sport she loves.
Cassidy Doherty
Coach
Cassidy started twirling at the age of 7 with the Camaros Baton Club. Throughout her years of competitive baton twirling she has won several titles at Provincial, National and International Competitions.
At the Provincial level Cassidy has won many special awards including Jr/Sr Trillium Cup and Sr A Athlete of the Year.
At the National level Cassidy has won titles such as CNBTA Grand National 2&3 Baton Champion (2016) and CBTF Grand National Duet Champion (2022/2023). As well as special awards such as Sr Challenge Cup and Pair of the Year Award.
Cassidy has earned a spot on Team Canada on multiple occasions, giving her the opportunity to compete at the World level in places such as Switzerland, Italy, Florida and England. Cassidy alongside her sister Sarah has had success on the International stage as well. They are the 2015 World Pre-Teen Duet Champions and recently became the 2023 World Senior Duet Silver Medalists.
Cassidy looks forward to sharing her love and knowledge of the sport with athletes all over.
Sarah Doherty
Coach
Sarah started twirling at the age of 5 with the Camaros Baton Club, and continued to twirl for 16 years. Over her competitive twirling career, she was able to compete at Provincial, National, and International competitions.
Provincially, Sarah has earned titles such as the Trillium Cup Award, the Sportsmanship Award, Team of the Year, and Athlete of the Year. When being able to compete Nationally, she was able to earn titles such as CBTF Grand National Duet Champion, Jr Athlete of the Year, Pair of the Year, and CNBTA Grand National 2-Baton Champion.
She was able to represent Team Canada five times and was able to make Canada proud, as she became a World Duet gold medalist in Italy in 2015, and most recently a World Duet silver medalist in England in 2023, alongside her sister Cassidy.
Sarah is excited to share her passion of baton twirling with the younger generations.
Chantal (Sutton) OHagan
Coach
Chantal started twirling at the age of 7 with the Camaros Baton Club. Over the 14 years of being a full time competitive twirler, Chantal has participated in 3 World Championship and 2 International Cups, she has won a number of provincial and national titles including College Miss Majorette of Canada 2014, Grand National Strut Champion 2015/2016 and Junior/Senior Advanced Athlete of the year 2011-2016. Chantal was a part of the gold medal team, Headlock, at the International Cup in 2011, and she also earned gold in the Senior Advanced 2-Baton division at the 2015 International Cup.
Along with coaching and twirling, Chantal was the Athletes Representative of the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation, and enjoys sharing her love for baton with the athletes across the country.
Lee Ann (Roberts) Wilson
Coach
My greatest athletic achievement was making the finals for the National Twirling Competition at the St. Paul Winter Carnival, yes I competed at the same venue that the 2005 World Baton Twirling Championships were held.
In October 1977 while just beginning my Grade 12 year, I started the Camaros Baton Club. The club won the Novice Ontario Twirl Corps Championships that year and I knew coaching was for me.
I am a Level 3 coach, but I truly believe a well rounded coach must not only rely on reading manuals and writing tests, but also apply all the experience and background of being a parent and former athlete. Success comes from passion and focus on making every willing athlete the best they can be. And of course hiring the country's best choreographers and having great coaches on staff.
The Camaros have enjoyed many Grand National Group titles, Group Challenge Cup Winners and of course sending our first ever athlete to compete at the World Championships in Rome, my daughter Kyla.
My secret for over 45 years of coaching, I keep reminding myself I do have something to offer and value every smile I get when in the gym. I truly love working with all levels from Recreation to the Elite level, they are all challenges that that I thrive to achieve.
Kelly Best
Coach
Kelly started twirling at the young age of 5 with the Branch 11 Legion Twirlers and immediately fell in love with the sport. After 20 years of competitively twirling, winning multiple Canadian individual and group championships, she decided to retire the silver stick but wanted to give back to the sport that gave her so many wonderful memories and wonderful life long friends. Kelly has become a certified Coach, Judge and Adjudicator and served on the Ontario Board of Directors. With coaching being her passion, she looks forward to sharing her love of baton twirling with the next generation of athletes, and seeing what the future of the sport holds.
Alyssa Weatherbee
Guest Coach
Alyssa began twirling with the Camaros Baton Club at the age of 7. In her 17 years of full time competitive twirling, she won multiple provincial and national titles, including Miss Majorette of Ontario, Miss Majorette of Canada and earning a silver medal in Solo at International Cup competition. Alyssa has participated in 2 World Championships and 2 International Cups held all over the world.
Alyssa earned a spot for the first time on Team Canada in 2009 when she attended the NBTA World Championships in Ghent, Belgium. From there she realized that competitive twirling at an international level was addicting, as she got to enjoy the sport she loves, as well as travel on a regular basis. Alyssa’s next stop was Jacksonville, Florida in 2011, where she was part of the team Headlock, which earned a gold medal. From there, Alyssa flew to Neuchatel, Switzerland in 2012, where her team earned a bronze medal with their routine, Gloria. Alyssa’s last stop before retiring from full time competitive twirling was Abbotsford, British Columbia, where her team was able to land a silver medal with Heartline.
Alyssa has graduated from both Police Foundations, as well as Protection, Security and Investigations, and currently works full time as a Durham Regional Police officer. Alyssa coaches, volunteers and coordinates events with the Camaros Baton Club on a regular basis.
Kasey Bretherick
Guest Coach
Kasey started twirling at the age of 7 with the Camaros Baton Club and has now been involved for more than 17 years. She has participated in multiple International Championships and has been recognized through Provincial, Canadian and World Competitions for her and her teammates achievements.
After completing a Travel and Tourism certificate as well as a post-graduate certificate in International Business Management, Kasey continues to stay involved in the sport through coaching, volunteering and holding the position of Skills Development Representative for the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation.
Kasey has a love for multiple baton and wishes to continue to share her passion for the sport of baton twirling with the up and coming generation.
Melissa Marcus Vicente
Choreographer
Melissa Marcus Vicente is a baton twirling and dance choreographer and instructor from Miami, Florida. She is a two-time World Baton Twirling Gold Medalist in the team event with Encore Twirl Club, 1999 World Baton Twirling Bronze Medalist in the pairs event with her sister Jennifer, three-time World Baton Twirling Bronze Medalist in the team event, and the 1998 United States Senior Grand National Two and Three Baton Champion. She is a many time NBTA, USTA, and DMA State, Regional, and National Champion in both individual and team events. Melissa was also trained in dance by world-renowned choreographer Mia Michaels and was a member of the Miami Movement Dance Company.
Melissa is the director and choreographer of her team, Synergy Twirl Club, which she started in 2005. Synergy is the 2015 International Cup Team A Gold Medalists, six-time U.S. National Dance Twirl Team Champions, and has produced many State, Regional, National, and International Champions. She is also a ballet, tap, hip hop, and lyrical dance instructor at Dance Empire of Miami. Melissa has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science from Florida State University, where she was the feature twirler for the Marching Chiefs. She also attended the University of Miami, where she was the feature twirler for the Band of the Hour, and received a Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Exercise Physiology and Educational Research.
Melissa's two daughters, Sydney and Chloe, are following in their mom's footsteps through their love of baton twirling and dance. Both girls have won multiple State, Regional, and National titles. Melissa absolutely loves coming up to her second home of Canada, and choreographing for the Camaros Baton Club.
Siobhan (Hall) Pearce
Music Editor
Siobhan (Hall) Pearce was born into the world of baton twirling. Her older sister Susan was twirling for the Scarborough Knights Baton Corps (which eventually became Revolutions Baton Corps) and so Siobhan was born with a baton in her hand. She started twirling at the age of 2 and was competing by the age of 3. Siobhan finished her baton twirling career with her sister's club, Defying Gravity Baton & Dance after twirling competitively for 20 years locally, provincially, nationally and internationally where she achieved many titles both in CBTF and CNBTA. She then became a coach, adjudicator and judge for 11 years afterwards. Siobhan is now a proud ‘Baton Auntie’ who cheers on her Goddaughters and friends at Camaros Baton Club.
Music has always been a huge part of Siobhan’s life and that has also always coincided with her love for baton. Music selection and editing have always been a passion of hers when she was competing herself and when she was working with her sister’s club. For the past few years, Siobhan has also been assisting with some of the music selection and most of the music editing for Camaros Baton Club routines. Her vast knowledge of different styles of music, mixed with her knowledge of what is needed for the various levels, ages and events in baton twirling makes for a perfect music editor for our baton club.