Ashley Cirillo: Aquatics Director
Ashley Cirillo: Director of Aquatics, Department Head
acirillo@weymouthclub.com
Ext: 781.682.5834
Over 15 years’ experience in the Recreational, Youth and Sports Management fields.
Ashley is self-motivated, organized, and an advocate for all children and their needs.
Attended Mount Ida College, in Newton MA and graduated in 2009, with a minor in Childhood Development, and a major is Sports Management.
Since 2009, Ashley has worked in memberships sales, management, youth coaching / teaching and Customer Service Management positions.
When attending her master’s program, through Mount Ida College, she needed to change careers – leading her to the Energy Center, at Weymouth Club as the Event Director for 4 years. Prior to the Weymouth Club, Ashley worked in programs that had led her to teach swim lessons, managing staff and swimming lessons, pools, host events, develop the minds of the youth in developmental programs. All while working closely with the Aquatics Department in different aspects and forms.
Ashley is First Aid/CPR certified, Lifeguard Certified, MBA in Business Administration, BA in Sports Management. Certified Pool Operator, and Water Fitness certified.
Fun Fact: Ashley is from Upstate NY , moved here in 2009. Ashley loves the moon & talking about space/planets.
Gabrielle Palmstrong: Director of Swim School and Swim Team
Contact:
gpalmstrom@weymouthclub.com
With extensive experience in the gym industry dating back to 2005, Gabrielle’s journey began as a lifeguard and worked her way up to the role of Aquatics Director. Her responsibilities included overseeing lifeguards and swim instructors, and managing indoor pools and a private water park. Gabrielle’s career has been marked by versatility and leadership, having held membership sales, management, and general manager positions across several facilities. Her most recent venture led her to play a pivotal role in launching a brand-new gym in the South End of Boston.
Returning to her roots in aquatics, Gabrielle will serve as the Waves Swim School and Waves Swim Team Director. An avid believer of family-centric wellness, she recognizes the indispensable life skill of swimming—a tool for all. She brings a unique touch to her approach; she believes that swimming should not only be a skill but a source of joy for everyone.
Fun Fact: Gabrielle and her sisters took tennis lessons at Weymouth Club, and she watched her father play here as well!
Bill Edward: Swim Team Head Coach
Contact:
bedward@weymouthclub.com
Kristen Palmer: Aquatic Personal Trainer
Words to live by:
| “It’s time to stop thinking about what you CAN’T do and start falling in love with what you CAN do. Let’s begin the next chapter of your story together!” |
My Experience:
| Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer – SCW Fitness Specialities: Aquatic Personal Training – private, semi-private or small group |
What I am proud of:
| I was incredibly athletic as a teenager and young adult. I enjoyed cheerleading, playing softball, ice skating, skiing, swimming, and always exercised to keep physically fit. In my thirties, I ruptured a disc in my lumbar spine and suffered from debilitating pain. In 2009, after dealing with the pain of that degenerative back injury for 10 years, I underwent a lumbar spinal fusion surgery. The surgery was extremely complicated. It took the surgical team 12 hours to correct the damage to my spine. As a result, I was left with nerve damage and a permanent foot drop. After years of physical therapy and rehab, I discovered that I could do all the exercises and workouts in the water that I could no longer do on land.
This gave me a renewed purpose. I became excited and energized to continue my own strength training and rehabilitation in the pool. I then went on to study and certify as a water fitness class instructor, personal trainer, active aging coach, and arthritis foundation program leader. I am passionate about the benefits of water fitness for all ages and abilities and will continue to share my knowledge and experience with others who may be rehabilitating from injuries, surgeries or have experienced a debilitating life-changing event stay active, healthy, and independent. |
What I love:
| Water Fitness, Swimming, Golf, Pickleball, Traveling, Party/Event Planning, Home Decorating |
Patti Curran: Master Swim Instructor
Words to live by:
| “Never look back unless you plan to go that way.” By Henry David Thoreau |
My Experience:
| 20 years teaching swim lessons. Have taught ages 6 months up to adults. |
What I am proud of:
| Being able to help others learn to love and be safe in the water. |
What I love:
| Enjoying the outdoors with my husband, son and dog. |
Sophie Rice: Waves Swim School Manager
Words to live by:
| “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” |
My Experience:
| Prior to working for the Waves, I had a long career in the financial services industry. |
What I am proud of:
| My family. |
What I love:
| Hockey, swimming, baseball and being outside! |
