Meet the Coaches

Hey teammate, I'm Jerrell, but you can call me J. I'm the owner and coach at J. Simpson Fitness. I have over a decade of experience as a certified personal trainer and over half a decade experience as a fitness studio owner. I'm originally from Mobile, AL but I have called Auburn, AL my home since 2006.

I was the head personal trainer at Max Fitness of Auburn three of the four years I was a member of the staff. I opened J. Simpson Fitness in 2018 after a successful tenure at Max Fitness. In 2021 and 2022, I was honored to win Gym/Fitness Studio of the year in the Auburn/Opelika area. 

My training style is a combination of traditional weight training, bodyweight and cardiovascular training, and mobility training. Working with both, athletes and general population has given me a skillset that allows anyone to train with me regardless of their fitness background or current level of conditioning. 

Thank you for considering me to become your coach. Fill out an online questionnaire and lets get to work.

 

My name is Kelsey Woods! I was born and raised in Chicago. I’m currently a junior studying PR and Marketing at Auburn. I did competitive Irish dance for 11 years and competed at the World Irish Dance Championships in 2023. For the last five years, I have coached many young dancers through mental blocks and physical challenges. Now, I am channeling my passion for fitness and my motivational skills into coaching at the gym! Inspiring people to take ownership of their own health journey is incredibly rewarding. 

I'm Gabriella Genereaux and I'm a native of Memphis TN and moved to Auburn in December of 2024 for my full time job working for Auburn Athletics. I have always had a strong passion for health and wellness and after my high school athletics days were over I found a love for the gym. With a degree in nutrition, I love finding ways to improve my health and help others do the same. I love working at J Simpson gym because it has been the perfect opportunity for me to meet a community of individuals who are looking to better themselves. A fun fact, I am left handed.

Hi! My name is SaraBeth, and I am a senior at Auburn University studying law and justice! I have always utilized fitness as a way to create a solid foundation of confidence within myself, and I love helping others do the same. A fun fact about me is that I’m a size 4 in shoes and almost always have to get kid’s shoes!