Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner
Coach Benson
Sports Performance & Nutrition Specialist
Credentials
- 2x Graduate – Georgia Tech, Masters Degree (Mechanical Engineering)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (NASM CSNC)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM CPT)
- Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) – Level 1 Certified
- Former competitor: Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Crossfit
- Former Collegiate Athlete (Baseball), 2 Handicap Golfer
About Coach Benson
Briggs Benson, a South Georgia Native, played collegiate baseball in South Florida before pursuing his BS & MS in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech. His extensive fitness background spans CrossFit, powerlifting, bodybuilding, and functional fitness. Driven by his strong belief in the power of hard work and consistency, Briggs founded Fourteen23 Fitness to help others achieve their best. Combining his passion for athletics with his engineering expertise, he now designs cutting-edge programs that integrate fitness and science to engineer optimal athletic performance.
Coach Santos
Fitness & Nutrition Lifestyle Specialist
Credentials
- Athletic background in soccer, basketball, and football
- Languages: English, Brazilian Portugese, Spanish
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Behavior Change Specialist (NASM BCS)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM CNC)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM CPT)
About Coach Santos
Matt Santos, a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified coach, brings over 10 years of experience to Fourteen23 Fitness. Raised in Roswell, Georgia, Matt is fluent in English, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish. He focuses on creating sustainable health and wellness plans that optimize performance in all areas of life. Matt’s positive and holistic approach emphasizes longevity, rehabilitating setbacks, and empowering clients to achieve their best selves, both mentally and physically.