More Than Day Camp

Kevin Hoover

Chief Executive Officer

Despite never being the best player on the field, Kevin always valued grit, determination, and resilience from a young age. Eventually, Kevin was a three-sport varsity athlete who went on to be captain of his college baseball team at Fordham University. Since he founded Rally in 2012, Kevin has turned that passion for excellence to help thousands of children and staff each summer foster a sense of inclusion, self-improvement, and determination.  The goal? Teach indelible life skills and foster fun experiences through sports and other activities during the times that children are out of school. Kevin always learned the most from coaches and mentors and believes that summer camps, and sports, are an essential teacher of life’s most important lessons. Kevin serves as the Education Chair on the board of the California Collaboration for Youth, enjoys time on the beach with his two young daughters, and contributes as an Athletic board member at Fordham University.  Kevin and his wife, Laura, are active members of several organizations that serve underprivileged youth that provide opportunities for safety and growth.

Katherine Rothschild

Chief of Staff

Katherine holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from Cornell University, and has been in the Hospitality Industry since the age of 14. Previously she was a Manager with Four Seasons Denver and spent a year as hospitality manager for international interns at an NGO in India focused on women's empowerment and sustainability. She started with Rally in 2015 as a seasonal customer experience intern. Katherine’s camp experience includes being a counselor in middle school for the local parks and rec (nickname: Elmo), along with a year-long experiential education program in high school with backpacking, hiking, and wilderness medicine. Interests are cooking, traveling, flower arranging, dancing, yoga, and hiking.

Fun Fact

Katherine went bungee jumping in New Zealand at age 12!

Why I Rally

Creating exceptional experiences for all ages brings me joy. Socialization is so important for kids, and getting them out of their comfort zone, into a fun and active environment is the best way. I'm grateful to help create these experiences through our camps!

Madi Earnshaw

Director, Operations & Marketing

Madi holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from University of San Diego and is currently working towards her Masters in Business Administration. She started as a Rally Camps Customer Experience Intern in 2021 and began her Marketing and Customer Experience role in January of 2022. Her interests include softball, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and baking.

Fun Fact

Madi played Division I Softball at USD as a pitcher.

Why I Rally

I have been a part of a sports team for as long as I can remember so I love getting to come to work everyday feeling like I'm on another team. I am a people pleaser (in a good way), so I love getting to go above and beyond to give customers what they want and need.

Chris Evans

General Manager, Rally Day Camps

Chris’s many degrees and certifications include a BA in English and History from UC Irvine, a Masters in Education Organization and Leadership from University of Illinois, USATF Level II Certification Endurance Athletes and USATF Special Certification Cross-Country Coach. He has spent 20 years working as a coach, teacher, and administrator within athletics, including coaching the cross-country team at Golden Valley High School in Santa Clarita from low-ranked to a California State Championship in 5 years. He was the Cross-Country and Assistant Track and Field Coach at UC Irvine and Director of Speed and Agility for youth soccer clubs within Los Angeles. Interests include running, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family.

Fun Fact

Chris went on a 5 mile sled ride down a Swiss Alp!

Why I Rally

Trophies and medals gather dust on shelves and finishing times fade in our memories, but it is the joy and dedication and values developed on the road to those achievements that continues to impact our lives as we move away from the field.

Claire Theroux

Coordinator, Talent Experience

Claire is completing her B.S. Business Administration Management with a specialization in Human Resources at San Diego State University. She joined Rally as a Talent Recruitment Coordinator intern and also worked for two years as a student assistant at SDSU’s Office of Out-of-State Admissions. Claire’s interests include cooking, going on bike rides with her roommate, trying new food places in San Diego, and hiking.

Fun Fact

Claire is the second of six kids and all were born in different cities.

Why I Rally

Sports are a great way to teach kids lessons such as teamwork and persistence. To be able to help provide these kids with coaches who will serve as a positive role model and provide experiences that teach them these life skills during the summer is why I love Rally.

Lindsey Haynes

Coordinator, Customer Experience

Lindsey holds a BA in Psychology, Kinesiology, and Communications from SDSU. As a Sr. Program Assistant (city position) she planned, organized, and implemented a variety of programs for after school programs and special events, interacting with stakeholders and honing her customer experience skills. She also worked with Camp Kesem which grew her passion for helping others and being involved in her community. Interests include traveling, sports (watching and playing), going to the beach, cooking and attending new workout classes.

Fun Fact

Spent a month living in Florence, Italy taking a Food & Wine class where they cooked an extravagant meal each day and paired wines.

Why I Rally

 I grew up going to all kinds of sports camps, transitioning to work in camp administration. Creating an enjoyable experience that promotes growth, confidence, and community for campers is important to me. Grateful to be a part of a team that prioritizes that!