Meet Our Coaching Team
Jacob Ross.
Raised in Pittsburg, Texas
Graduated Valedictorian of HS Class
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas Christain University with a B.S. Double Major in Movement Science and Health and Fitness
Became Director of Performance and General Manager at EFT Sports Performance in Highland Park, IL over 6 years of employment
Chose Self Employment to continue to train elite athletes and develop performance and fitness business opportunities
Trained 7 NFL Pro Bowl Athletes, 2X NBA All Star, An Olympic Medalist, 100+ Professional athletes, 100+ D1 athletes, hundreds of high school and adult athletes.
Has been featured in the Washington Post, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Esquire Magazine, various ESPN productions, and numerous other podcast, YouTube, print and media sources.
Tom Kallas.
Raised in Shabbona, IL
Journeyman Lineman for a local utility company.
5X World Records in Raw + Wraps Squats in 3 different weight classes
165lb Class - 677 lb squat
165lb Class - 711 lb squat
181lb Class - 788 lb squat
198lb Class - 815lb squat
198lb Class - 816lb squat
Numerous Best Lifter Awards
MID ILLINOIS NPC OVERALL BODYBUILDING CHAMP
Official OCB Bodybuilding Judge
Meet Coach Alaina!
Personal Training & Online Coaching | Be Better Barbell Club
Meet Alaina, one of our dedicated coaches at Be Better Barbell Club!
Alaina’s fitness journey began with a lifelong passion for athletics. She spent 12 years competing as an All-Star cheerleader nationwide, earned All-American honors four years in a row, and went on to become a natural professional bodybuilder.
Through years of training and competition, Alaina discovered that fitness is about more than physical transformation. It’s about building strength, confidence, discipline, and a healthier lifestyle.
Coaching Specialties
Strength Training & Muscle Growth
Fat Loss & Body Composition
Bodybuilding
Functional Fitness & Mobility
Exercise Technique & Proper Form
Personalized Nutrition Guidance
Customized Workout Programming
In-Person & Online Coaching
Whether you prefer hands-on personal training at Be Better Barbell Club or the flexibility of online coaching from anywhere, Alaina creates individualized programs designed around your goals, experience, and lifestyle.
Her approach focuses on progressive training, proper movement, accountability, and sustainable habits that deliver long-term results.
With online coaching, you’ll receive structured workout programming, guidance, and ongoing support to help you stay consistent and make progress wherever you train
CAM NEEDHAM
Powerlifting and Strength Coach
800+ Squat
800+ Deadlift
500+ Bench
Has trained numerous clients over the years to bigger totals.
If you’re in need of True Strength training you have found your coach !
If you’re looking to increase your BIG 3.
CAM IS YOUR COACH!