Congratulations to our May Employee of the Month, Etienne!

For the past year, you’ve likely seen Etienne warmly greeting you at the Service Desk. Beyond Active, he has spent the last eight years training athletes, particularly football players, something that fuels his own drive to exercise. “My motivation to keep working out is for my physical and mental health. Also, to keep up with my players that I coach out on the football field,” he says. Etienne also credits exercise with helping him overcome mental barriers. “I’ve learned how to handle those internal conversations when you don’t feel up to going to the gym or being active.”

When it’s time to break a sweat, he enjoys a good run paired with core work. His usual morning routine includes a 2–3 mile run, 10–15 hill sprints, and a core circuit.

Outside of the club, Etienne enjoys going out to the coast. He’s also a huge fan of music and loves to travel around to different record stores collecting records. Spending time with his daughters is also a great source of joy for him. “A new favorite of mine is collecting items with my daughters for our fairy garden. It was once theirs, but I grew a liking for it and enjoy the time with them.”

Fun facts: Etienne grew up knowing Etta James. His aunt, Sugar Pie De Santo, and James came up together singing in the Fillmore District of San Francisco. He also once shared a slice of pizza with Denzel Washington!