Athlete & teammate SPotlighT

September Athlete of the Month

Congratulations to our September Athlete of the Month: Alex! Joining us all the way from Georgia, Alex’s positive energy and humor light up every Zoom class. She’s always ready to work hard, keep everyone laughing, and encourage everyone around her during her EBA classes. Outside of class, Alex loves dancing, doing gymnastics, and competing in Special Olympics. She is even set to represent the state of Georgia at the Special Olympics USA Games next June! (So cool!!) Her dedication and joy are contagious and we are so lucky to have her in the EBA family. Way to go, Alex!

How long have you been going to EBA?

Since 2022

What is your favorite part about EBA?

Play sports with friends, dance, gymnastics, cheer

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

Making friends, creating memories, and seeing where I go with my future. Being part of the EBA family just means everything to me.

September Teammate of the Month

Congratulations to our September Teammate of the Month: Sarah! Sarah exemplifies everything you want in an EBA Teammate- she is so fun to talk to, makes friends with everyone, and is a 10/10 hype woman! Sarah has so many strengths, but at her core she is a community builder. She makes people feel known in every space she’s in and ensures everyone feels like they belong in the EBA family. Sarah is one of our fantastic EBA School Ambassadors, has helped in numerous ways, and recruited SO many of her classmates to join us at EBA! She is also one of our fabulous EBA+ dance coaches… what can’t she do?!

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

“I have been volunteer with EBA for about 2 years!”

What is your favorite part about EBA?

“My favorite part of EBA is chatting with the teammates and working with the other school ambassadors.”

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

“Outside of EBA I love to dance, bake, and watch movies!”

EBA in the press

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).