Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania – March 28, 2013 -- Philadelphia City Rowing has
named Stephen Ciraolo as the organization’s new Director of Rowing.
Philadelphia
City Rowing was established in 2010 to empower
Philadelphia public school students through the sport of rowing. The organization provides mentoring, academic
support, and a highly structured athletic program designed to reinforce the
values that rowing instills. The program’s ultimate goals are to help local youth
lead healthier lives, pursue a path to higher education, and reach their full
potential.
“We are pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen
Ciraolo as our new Director of Rowing,” said Terry Dougherty, Executive
Director of Philadelphia City Rowing.
“Steve’s commitment to the development of young people through academic,
athletic, and personal growth and achievement fits perfectly with our
mission. We think he has a great deal to
contribute to the continued success of Philadelphia
City Rowing.”
Ciraolo, a Philadelphia native, is a graduate of St. Joseph’s
Prep in North Philadelphia. He earned
his Bachelor of Arts from Cornell and received a Master’s Degree in Classical
Studies from Villanova University. For the past 14 years, Ciraolo taught
classical studies and mathematics at Tabor Academy in Marion, Massachusetts,
while serving as the coach of both the debate and rowing teams. His coaching experience extends from novice
through varsity level crews, both girls and boys, and he led Tabor crews to the
Head of the Charles, Henley Royal Regatta, and Henley Women's Regatta.
Appointed Tabor crew program director in 2007, Ciraolo managed seven coaches
and approximately 80 athletes. He worked
to implement an organizational structure and to build a culture that fostered
the success of Tabor oarsmen and oarswomen, both on and off the water.
Philadelphia
City Rowing was founded based on the principle that
rowing teaches discipline, perseverance, and teamwork, and works to reinforce
these values and help student-athletes extend them to all aspects of their lives.
To this end, Philadelphia City Rowing
provides academic support services and a mentoring program that pairs
student-athletes with adult role models from the rowing community. Ultimately, Philadelphia City Rowing uses competitive rowing as a vehicle to
improve the health, well-being, self-confidence and academic success of
Philadelphia’s public school students while involving all participants in one
of Philadelphia’s greatest sporting traditions. Additional information is
available at http://www.PhiladelphiaCityRowing.org.
Media Contact:
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Phone: 215-266-5943