Kevin Hoover

Founder and CEO

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! https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinerothschild

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. https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-earnshaw

Mike McBride

Director, MLB Camps

Mike holds a BA in Social Studies and is in the process of getting his Social Studies SSCP, all at Cal State University Long Beach. Mike was a U.S. Army medic for seven years, coached high school varsity baseball, handled field operations for the Long Beach Dirtbags, and has been a catching and infield Instructor. Mike’s top interests include baseball, the outdoors, and dogs.

Fun Fact

 Mike has been to six of the seven continents and will eventually make it seven out of seven, once he figures out how to get to Antarctica.

Why I Rally

 My overarching goal is to teach critical life lessons through the game of baseball. To be able to build strong moral character while kids learn to love the greatest game in the world is a dream job.

Nadine Gnall

Controller

Nadine attended the University of Connecticut where she majored in Accounting and received a B.S. in  Business Administration. She began her career as an auditor with Ernst & Young and has 25 years professional accounting experience. After earning her CPA license, she transitioned to corporate accounting working for Air Products and Chemicals and Motorola. Finding little joy, she transitioned to nonprofit accounting, working for small nonprofits (Girls on the Run!) as well as CFO of an animal welfare organization from where they adopted their two cats and one dog. Nadine also loves running, yoga, gardening, and doing home projects.

Fun Fact

Played softball in the Burlington International Games (representing home state of VT against host Ontario) and teammate from host family was Rod Stewart's niece.

Why I Rally

I appreciate working for an organization that provides a positive environment for youth to build friendships and learn the value of teamwork. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-gnall

Wendy Schroeter

Administrative Manager

Wendy holds a BA in Communications from UCSB, and an Honorary PhD in Kids and Domestic Engineering from the School of Life. Her prior work experience includes videogame marketing and promotions for Disney and Activision, Hollywood Public Relations assistant, theater administrator, acting in 90’s television series’, and twenty years of volunteering for her children’s schools and activities and within her community. Favorite camp memories are winning “Swimmer of the Year” and being a counselor and canoeing/kayaking instructor at a Summer Camp in the Sierras during college. Pickleball, traveling, and spending time with family and friends top her list of interests.

Fun Fact

Wendy won over $31,000 in prizes on Wheel of Fortune/Teen Week, including a car and trip for four to Australia.

Why I Rally

Being part of the Rally team enables us all to Continue to Apply our Many Passions and Strengths!