Whether you are seeking a total body transformation or just want to take some steps towards better health and wellbeing, personal training sessions at Ellis Athletic Center can help guide you through your fitness journey. Our professional team of degreed and certified fitness specialists and personal trainers are the best in Delaware County. This team of fitness experts design programs that are fun, motivating, and get results!
Get fit with 1-on-1 training sessions! Our trainers will develop a personalized fitness program to help you achieve your specific goals. As they work with you individually, your workouts will improve and you’ll see results!
If you want the benefits of a personal trainer but enjoy a small group environment, Ellis Athletic Center offers small group training with classes for up to eight participants. Contact our fitness team to arrange for small group training.
Our personal trainers will work with kids ages 9 and up to help them build endurance and develop coordination and balance. Our training programs are safe and can be tailored to the child’s specific sports and goals. Participants can expect to use a variety of different equipment such as weights, bands, balls and other tools to get stronger and leaner. Small group training options are available.
Certified Personal Trainer
Education: M.S. Exercise Science with a concentration in Rehab sciences. B.S. – Fitness Management/ Business Administration. AS- Sciences for Health Professionals.
Certifications: Personal Training, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Spinning.
Training Philosophy: Rome was not built in a day. Taking small steps will lead to greater results.
Fun Fact: I love traveling, spending time with my son, and playing Mas at Carnival.
Certified Personal Trainer
Education: Studied Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Penn State. Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Morehouse College. Currently completing his MBA at Villanova University, with concentrations in Applied AI/ML, Data Analytics, and Strategic Management where he developed four AI-driven fitness products: WillpowerFuelAI, Dominate60, WillpowerFitnessAI Elite, and 100 AI Prompts for Personal Trainers. His work sits at the intersection of fitness, technology, and behavioral performance, positioning him as a leader in the future of intelligent coaching.
Certifications: NASM
Training Philosophy: With 25+ years of experience in personal training, specializing in weight loss, functional movement, athletic performance, mobility, and strength development – his approach blends science, strategy, and real-world execution to help clients achieve measurable, sustainable results.
Fun Fact: Willie is also a published author, a licensed and ordained minister and a contributor on the Medium platform, where he writes on leadership, culture, and performance. He enjoys spending time in Maui, where he finds inspiration and renewal.
Certified Personal Trainer
Education: B.S. Health and Nutrition from Kent State University
Certifications: I.S.S.A. Master Trainer, Performance Nutrition
Training Philosophy: Preserving, maintaining, or building lean muscle (core of metabolism) through a proper balance of strength training and cardiovascular conditioning. Functional pain-free joints, optimal energy, longevity, and healthy living.
Fun Fact: I stood on stage next to the Future 2018 Mr. Olympia (Shawn Rhoden).
Certified Personal Trainer, Licensed Physical Therapist, and Athletic Trainer
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Duquesne University
Certifications: Functional Movement Screen Cert
Training Philosophy: My philosophy is simple, I work within the framework of what clients want to achieve using my clinical judgment and trained eye for movement. I am a big believer in teaching and training the five basic movement patterns of the body: squat, hinge, push, pull, and press. If individuals can perform these patterns correctly and safely, they are set up for a healthy life.
Fun Fact: I am left-handed, which allows me to be creative in creating my training programs for clients. I think every session should look different than the last while being fun and something you look forward to.
ERYT500, ACE Certified Trainer/Instructor
Education: Moore College of Art, Graduated Cum Laude BFA 1988; Yogalife Institute 200 hour and 500 hour teacher training.
Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Yoga Alliance 500 E-RYT/YACEP, Les Mills Core, Les Mills Body Pump; Johnny G Power Spin, Johnny G Spin, Silver Sneakers (all modalities); Concept II Rowing, Kettlebells, Barre Above, Aerial Yoga, Pre Natal Yoga, Yin Yoga.
Founder of BALANCED FITNESS (personal training incorporating the perfect balance of strength, cardio and flexibility training); Founder of PADDLEFIT! (paddleboarding fitness and flexibility) and LIFE LONG YOGA (chair based yoga program focused on flexibility, breathwork, mobility and balance)
Training Philosophy: A good balance means that place between not enough and too much! Your lifestyle should incorporate balance of the mind, body and spirit! Your workout should be a good balance of strength training, cardiovascular workouts, and flexibility work! And always remember rest is just as important as your workouts!
Fun Fact: I love SCUBA DIVING in the warm waters of the Atlantic and Pacific!
Certified Personal Trainer
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education & Elementary Education from Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA
Certifications: W.I.T.S., C.P.R.
Training Philosophy: Working out should be fun and something you look forward to doing. I am constantly looking for ways to challenge my clients and my classes with various exercises, and I always include a lot of core training.
Fun Fact: If I could live anywhere, it would be on a warm beach where it’s always hot.
