Vaalyn has been a member of EAT staff since 2012. First as a participant, then a member of the staff. Vaalyn has been a resident of Tri Cities, by way of Sulphur, Louisiana since 2012. A 2004 graduate of Sulphur High School; Vaalyn excelled in track and field, football, and wrestling. His achievements include All state honors in football, 2x Heavyweight state champion in wrestling, and a state title tossing the shot put. In college, Vaalyn was a member of the member of the Mcneese State Football team (‘04-‘08) where he was a 2x All-Conference athlete.  He was also a professional athlete with the likes of the NFL, CFL, AFL, and Tri-cities fever. In his down time, Vaalyn likes to hangout and watch Disney with his 4yr old son Carson. As the strength coordinator of EAT, Vaalyn looks forward to working with the Tri Cities community and building young athletes with great character.