Athlete & teammate SPotlighT

February Athlete of the Month

Congratulations to our February Athlete of the Month: Brett! Brett is a true EBA all-star He comes into every class ready to work and gives 100% every single time. You can always count on him to push himself, stay locked in, and bring great energy to the gym. Brett is also a part of our Athlete Leadership Council and it shows! He is a wonderful leader during classes, supporting his coaches and fellow athletes, and being a great example for those around him. Brett, we are SO proud of you and so lucky to have you in the EBA Family.

How long have you been going to EBA?

“2 or 3 years, I forget because time flies when you’re having fun.”

What is your favorite part about EBA?

“Hanging out with everybody, having fun and telling jokes”

What do you like to do when you’re not at EBA?

“Hangout with family, we like travel. I also like to workout, play golf, and make people laugh.”

February Teammate of the Month

Congratulations to our February Teammate of the Month: Alex! Alex is a dedicated and hardworking EBA teammate. Alex attends two classes a week and makes an intentional effort to get to know all of the people in his classes! Alex has built strong friendships with all of the athletes in class, which shows his easygoing, fun, and friendly demeanor. Alex, never stop being your kind and sincere self!

How long have you been volunteering as a teammate at EBA?

“8 months!”

What is your favorite part about EBA?

“My favorite part about EBA is getting to meet a lot of new people and make new friends.”

What do you like to do when you’re not at EBA?

“When I am not at EBA, I like to watch and play sports with my friends and family.”

EBA in the press

KATU visits EBA HQ

We rolled out the red carpet at EBA HQ and gave a grand tour of our space to KATU's Afternoon Live! TV personality Hannah Olsen joined EBA athletes, teammates, and parents to learn about what Every Body Athletics means to them, and even jumped into an EBA class herself! Click here to view the video.

TiMBERS X EBA STAND TOGETHER

Players, coaches, and staff from the Portland Timbers joined Every Body Athletics in class during the club’s 14th annual Stand Together Week. Use the links to watch news segments from KPTV and KATU, or check out the article in The Oregonian to learn more about English soccer legend/current Timbers Head Coach Phil Neville and why he and his family are passionate supporters of EBA.

EBA HQ Grand Opening

We held our big grand opening for the brand new EBA HQ in December 2024! Over 400 members of the EBA Family came through the doors to check out this new inclusive exercise space, and KPTV News was on the scene to capture it all. Click here to view the video.

The KATU AFTERNOON LIVE Collection

As “friends of the show,” EBA athletes, teammates, and staff have made numerous appearances on KATU’s Afternoon Live. Click on a picture below to view one of their segments as they share the importance of inclusive exercise with host Hannah Olsen!

“WE RISE BY LIFTING EACH OTHER” Podcast

EBA was asked to join Michelle Beck’s “We Rise By Lifting Each Other,” a podcast that works to highlight all the good that’s in the world. Click here to listen to this episode on Spotify, or find it wherever you get your podcasts!

Trail Blazers time!

EBA ran classes on the homecourt of the Portland Trail Blazers on two separate occasions in 2023! Both classes saw 50 excited athletes and teammates participate in a fun and fast-paced class on the court, followed by 100 members of the EBA family cheering and dancing in the stands during the game later that night. We love our time with the Blazers!

Nick Krupke visits with eba teammates

KPTV News joined one of EBA’s weekly classes to catch up with some Every Body Athletics volunteers (teammates) and hear about the impact that EBA has had on their lives. Click here to view the video.

Innovation in the Pacific Northwest

Every Body Athletics was featured in the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust’s annual video highlighting nonprofits who provide impactful and essential services in the Pacific Northwest. The project focused on EBA’s innovative approach to creating access to health, and can be viewed below. The full press release from The Trust can be found here.

KPTV Highlights new EBA online program

KPTV News paid a virtual visit to check out our new EBA Online classes amidst the pandemic. Click here to view the video.

Back with the blazers!

For the second year in a row, Every Body Athletics ran a special EBA class at the Moda Center. 50 athletes and teammates exercised and Zumba-ed on the Blazers’ home court during the day, and then met up later that night to attend the game against the OKC Thunder. It was a great day for the EBA family!

KPTV Puts EBA ON DISPLAY

KPTV News joined us at the opening of our third EBA location! Click here to view the video.

EBA AND THE TRAIL BLAZERS!

Every Body Athletics was invited to run an EBA class on the home court of the Portland Trail Blazers! 40 EBA athletes and teammates met at the Moda Center for an unbelievable experience. Check out some pictures from that special class below!

EBA Featured in portrait magazine

Portrait Magazine featured an article on EBA. Click on the thumbnails below to zoom in and read each page. View the magazine article online here (our story is seen on pages 41 & 51).