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Personal Trainers
Jessie Gautreaux
since 1987
As a former competitive bodybuilder of 20 years, Jessie understands how to achieve the highest level of fitness. As a 70+ year old personal trainer with 30+ years experience, he does his best to train his clients to be at their best fitness level considering their age or other limitations while avoiding possible injury. Most, like Jessie, just want to function at work at a later age, travel and just be able to interact with their grandchildren. Jessie’s goal is to help his clients maintain these lifestyles.
Robbie Adams
since 2000
Robbie received his B.S. and M.Ed. degrees in Exercise Science at The University of Louisiana-Lafayette, while working as a personal trainer and strength coach at Red’s. He is also certified by the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association -16 years), is Crossfit Level 1 certified, and has been published and presented both locally and nationally. Over the years, Robbie has has the privilege of working with many high level athletes (PGA golfer, minor and major league baseball, college and NFL football, UFC fighter, Team USA trampoline athletes, and 2012 Olympic trampoline finalist) during his term as a student assistant strength coach at UL, his career at Red’s, as well as with the Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club as a strength coach for the Reading Phillies (AA) for the 2003 season. Robbie continues to look for new ways to help people achieve their fitness goals.
Eugene Kwarteng
since 2004
Eugene Kwarteng has made Louisiana his permanent home. He was originally born in Ghana – West Africa, and transplanted to Texas where he grew up. In 2001, Eugene attended The University of Louisiana-Lafayette on an athletic scholarship to play football. He graduated in May of 2006 with a B.F. A. degree. After ending his professional football endeavors, he found his passion in the fitness profession.
Eugene Kwarteng works at Reds Health Club in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has worked at the club for 17 years and has been a fitness trainer for 15 of those years. Eugene holds a current NSCA Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a USAW (USA Weightlifting)Sports Performance certification as well . Eugene continues his path in fitness by teaching others how to use various fitness tools, safely and effectively to reach and or exceed their fitness goals.
Nellie Crochet
since 2005
Nellie was born and raised in Lafayette, LA, and always involved with sports. She received an athletic scholarship to play soccer for Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA in 2001. She graduated with a Bachelors in Exercise Science in May 2005. Before she was hired at Reds Health Club in August 2005, she did a 7 month internship in Cincinnati, OH at Ignition APG. A facility that did specialty athletic training for all age groups as well as trained several members of the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals. She has been A.C.E. (American Council on Exercise) certified since 2006. She has also been involved with coaching volleyball and helping with volleyball camps since 2009. Nellie has developed programs over the years with the purpose of improving speed, agility and strength in training programs for 10-18 year olds for their various sports. Since becoming a mother of three, her passion for helping young children and mothers live a healthier more active lifestyle has become a focus of her training and life goals.
Gina Nevils
Since 2023
Gina was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. She played Division 1 ice hockey throughout her time in college at Mercyhurst University. In 2013 Gina graduated with her Bachelors of Exercise Science from Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA and received her Masters of Exercise Science from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2015.
Since 2016, Gina has worked as a Kinesiology and Exercise Science instructor at UL. She is CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certified with the NSCA. Helping people get stronger, move better, and feel more confident is what she loves most. Whether you’re chasing big athletic goals or just want to build a healthier lifestyle, she is here to support you with real, practical coaching based on years of experience.
Darbi Mcdonald
Since 2019
Darbi, originally from Sulphur, Louisiana, moved to Lafayette after being accepted into the University of Louisiana in 2018. She trained in dance for 20 years, rounding off her career as a collegiate dancer for the Ragin’ Jazz dance team at UL for 4 years. She graduated in May of 2022 with a Bachelors in Mass Communication.
While in college, she began her fitness career at Red’s as a group fitness instructor in 2019, becoming certified in multiple modalities such as Les Mills BodyPump and BodyStep. Following graduation, she leaned into her passion for fitness and obtained her ACE (American Council of Exercise) personal training certification. Darbi has worked with all ages and fitness levels, including our Cheer & Dance Strength Training Camp as a part of our kids’ summer program.
Darbi continues to work towards more fitness certifications to stay up to date on how best to serve our members and deliver the results you’re looking for!