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Administration

Brian Lynch, General Manager

Brian brings over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry to Wayside Athletic Club. Over the years Brian has held roles as Sales Director, Director of Operations, Assistant General Manager, and CIO. Brian has been instrumental in the development and growth of several multi-purpose health club facilities including two luxurious high-end facilities with limited memberships where he successfully created a waiting list to become a member.

Brian brings his passion to Wayside Athletic Club to help build a team that will exceed members’ expectations through great member service and innovative programming.

Alycia LeDuc, Director of Operations

Alycia has worked at Wayside Athletic Club for more than 14 years; she began as Kids’ Corner supervisor and has recently expanded her role to Director of Operations. Her organizational skills and outgoing personality allow her to oversee all facets of the club, making her a perfect match for her new responsibilities. This long-time Marlborough resident is well-connected in the community and loves nothing more than seeing familiar faces at the club. You’ll find Alycia in the fitness center at the start of every morning and on the town soccer fields come weekend. Her door is always open, so feel free to pop into her office to say hi!

Badminton

Eva L. Waller, Badminton Professional, Owner

Eva Lee is a 2x Olympic Badminton player and competed internationally in tournaments such as the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the BWF World Championships, the Boston Open, and the Pan American Games. She served as a coach at various badminton venues across the US and is a certified Badminton World Federation Level 2 Coach. At HelloBirdie Badminton, Eva hopes to spread the love for badminton to juniors and adults alike and to promote this sport in the US.

Experience

• M.Ed in Elementary Education and Moderate Disabilities

• BWF Level 2 Coach

• 2017-2020 Hana Badminton Academy, Coach

• 2008-2020 Irvine Youth Badminton, Coach

• 2x US Olympian

• Former World #16 in Women’s Doubles, #21 in Mixed Doubles, and #39 in Women’s Singles

Nick Waller,

Badminton Professional, Owner

Nick Waller is a former US Badminton team player, and competed internationally in tournaments such as US Open, Pan American Games, Canada Open, Jamaica International, Peru International, and more! At HelloBirdie, Nick hopes to train the next generation of badminton players and to promote Badminton for more people to enjoy.

Experience

• 2018-2020 American Badminton Club, Coach

• 2020-2022 Head Coach at Marblehead Badminton Club

Tennis

Ron Parlman, Tennis Director

Managing Director of tennis programs at Wayside Athletic Club, Ron was the General Manager for the All Seasons Tennis Club since 2005. He brings extensive experience teaching adults and juniors and has expertise in player development, team coaching, and tennis club management. Ron is a two-time winner of the prestigious New England USPTA Professional of the Year award in 2014, which recognized his success as a coach as well as his contributions to the tennis community. He is a certified US Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) P1 coach and a certified Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) coach.

Lance Andersen, Cardio Tennis Director

Lance is a PTR Professional 5A, Global TIA Cardio Tennis Trainer, USPTA Certified; an Etcheberry certified coach; a member of the Babolat Ambassador team; a TRX trainer; and a member of the USRSA. The recipient of several tennis awards, including the prestigious PTR USTA New England PTR Professional of the Year in 2011, Lance joined the Wayside Athletic Club staff in 2015. His experience includes player development, team coaching and management, tournament management, and cardio tennis. Lance is active in many capacities for the PTR, TIA, USPTA, USTA, and International Alliance of Racquet Technicians. When not on the court, Lance is an architect in the Java engineering group for Oracle.

Kevin Bates, Senior Tennis Pro

Kevin is a 2012 graduate of Hobart College where he started for their Division III Tennis Team and served as captain his junior and senior years. Prior to his graduation, Kevin was a Staff Pro at All Seasons Tennis during the summer, teaching at the summer camp. Kevin has taught junior clinics, summer camps and he led the ASTC Tournament Team. An active competitor in USTA tournaments, Kevin is certified by the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and a member of the US Tennis Association (USTA).

Fitness

Jeanine Ruffing, Director of Group Exercise

A group exercise instructor since 1991, Jeanine oversees the Group Exercise, Mind Body and Cycle classes. Jeanine holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Sport Fitness, and Leisure Studies. She is certified through AFAA, ACE, Zumba Fitness, Yoga Fit, Les Mills and TRX as well as an AAU Aerobic gold medalist and Reebok Performance team member. Her dedication to ensuring our members get the most out of their fitness programs motivates her to stay on top of the latest fitness trends.

Jeanine has worked in the Health and Fitness Industry for over 25 years. She started out as a Program Manager for multiple corporate wellness fitness centers (GTE, General Dynamics) and worked her way up to Director of Client Services at Fitcorp, one of the largest Corporate Fitness organizations in the country. She built successful fitness and wellness programs for JP Morgan Chase, Gillette, John Hancock, to name a few and looks forward to bring Wayside’s fitness programs to the next level.

Aquatics

Cristian Mojica, Director of Aquatics & Wayside Waves Swim Team

A resident of Boston, Cristian boasts a wealth of experience as an Aquatics Director. His journey in the world of swimming began at the young age of 8, igniting a lifelong passion for the sport. Cristian holds certifications as a Lifeguard Instructor and a Certified USA Swim Coach, along with various other certifications underscoring his commitment to safety and excellence in aquatic activities.

With a dedication to water safety and a mission to instill a love for swimming within his community, Cristian has spearheaded the revitalization of various Aquatics Programs across Massachusetts. His family’s deep-rooted connection to aquatic pursuits further exemplifies his unwavering commitment to promoting & a culture of aquatic fitness and awareness in the region. In his spare time, Cristian loves to cook and create his own new recipes.

Swim Team

Mary DeSouza, Assistant Coach of Wayside Waves Swim Team

Mary DeSouza has been passionate about aquatics for most of her life. She started swimming as a young child and began competing with her local YMCA team at the age of eight, and later joined her high school team. Since she was 16, Mary has been teaching swimming on the side. In 2021, she decided to pursue aquatics full-time. She joined our staff at Wayside in 2022 and loves working with the swim team and being part of the aquatics community. Mary has also coached at Clark University, AMSA, and Lincoln’s Codman Storm.

In addition to her extensive coaching experience, Mary brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to every session. Her dedication to the sport is evident in her commitment to helping swimmers of all ages and abilities achieve their goals. Whether she’s working with beginners or advanced athletes, Mary‘s approach is always patient, encouraging, and tailored to the individual needs of her students. Her expertise and passion make her an invaluable asset to our team, and we are thrilled to have her at Wayside Athletic Club!

Racquetball

Orlando Cabana, Director of Racquetball

With a lifelong passion for racquetball, Orlando brings decades of experience and expertise to the sport. Starting at the tender age of 14, he has competed at the highest levels of amateur and professional racquetball. He’ll be overseeing both adult and junior programs, designed to cater to players of all ages and skill levels.

Orlando’s goal is to create a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can enhance your racquetball skills, forge new friendships, and have fun. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just discovering the game, he’s committed to supporting your fitness journey.

As a certified USA Racquetball Instructor, he has successfully taught racquetball to athletes of all ages and skill levels, focusing on technique refinement, strategy development, and injury prevention.

A nationally ranked player sponsored by ProKennex Racquetball. His expertise and competitive spirit will undoubtedly benefit our racquetball community.

Get ready for an exciting lineup of adult and junior racquetball programs.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Orlando at Racquetball@WaysideAthleticlub.com.

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