Eldridge Betts aka Coach EL is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Trainer (NASM). His journey into health and wellness began in High School where he participated in various sports including football, baseball, volleyball, and track and field. Since graduating from The Culinary Institute of America in 2011, Coach EL has 10+ years of ongoing experience as a personal and corporate chef. Coach EL understands and acknowledges the relationship between wellness, total fitness, and proper diet preparation.

Coach EL believes that a balanced, fit, and healthy lifestyle starts with a strong foundation of dedication, determination, and discipline. “Safely push your body and challenge your mind!” When El isn’t cheffing it up or training clients he enjoys pushing his body to its limits with HIIT, hot yoga, obstacles courses, resistance, and weightlifting training.

Coach EL’s clientele list is extensive as well as versatile, showing his abilities to not only acknowledge, but execute clients’ many tailored needs and fitness goals. His work includes but is not limited to Washington’s Wizards, Washington’s Nationals, Washington Mystics, Delta (Sky Chef) Private Charter, Chicago Holy Cross, D.C Central Kitchen, and Martha’s Table. Coach EL possesses the capability and skills for managing clients with obesity, personal injuries, and muscular development, and additionally, the dedication and willingness to accept new challenges with full discretion.