Athletic Advantage, 11624 US Highway 15-501 N, Chapel Hill, NC (2025)

07/23/2025

📣 Please welcome Doug McLaren to the Athletic Advantage team!
We’re excited to introduce Doug as one of our newest Baseball Instructors — a dependable, hard-working athlete with a passion for player development and a calm presence on the mound.

🔹 Chapel Hill High School Baseball
🔹 4-Year Varsity Player
🔹 5–1 Pitching Record (Junior Season)
🔹 Contributed to 3 Playoff Berths & 1 Conference Championship
🔹 9-Year Travel Baseball Player
🔹 Played for OC Crushers, Riptide & Numerous Guest Teams
🔹 Smith Middle School Baseball Alum
🔹 Coach at Chapel Hill Baseball Camps
🔹 Student Honor Roll Athlete

Doug brings experience, discipline, and a team-first mindset to his coaching — and he's especially passionate about helping young pitchers find confidence, consistency, and control on the mound.

Let’s go, Doug! 👊⚾

📅 Book a session now at www.AthleticAdv.com

07/22/2025

📣 Please welcome Emma Grace Hill to the Athletic Advantage team!
We’re proud to introduce her as one of our newest Softball Instructors — a standout multi-sport athlete with proven success on the field and in the classroom.

🔹 Conference Pitcher of the Year – Seaforth High School
🔹 2x All-Conference & All-District
🔹 2x Team MVP
🔹 All-America Scholar Athlete
🔹 Body Armor State Games NC Regional Team – 2x
🔹 South Wake 19U USA Softball Hero's League – 2x
🔹 Chatham County State Championship Softball
🔹 Seaforth JV Volleyball & JV Basketball
🔹 Pollard Middle School Student Athlete of the Year

She brings a strong background in high-level competition, leadership, and development — and she’s especially excited to work with rising pitchers, sharing her knowledge and love for the game to help them build confidence on the mound.
Let’s go! 💪🥎

📅 Book a session now at www.AthleticAdv.com

07/13/2025

📣 Please welcome Daniel White to the Athletic Advantage team!

We’re proud to introduce Daniel as our newest Baseball Instructor — a well-rounded athlete with deep travel ball roots and leadership experience on and off the field.

🔹 4-Year Varsity Starter – Seaforth High School
🔹 4x All-Conference
🔹 3x Team Captain
🔹 9-Year Travel Baseball Player
🔹 American Legion Baseball

Daniel brings high-quality instruction focused on skill development, game IQ, and leadership in competition. A perfect fit for players serious about leveling up.

Let’s go, Daniel! 👊⚾
Schedule a session at www.AthleticAdv.com

07/12/2025

📣 Please welcome Lauren Steiner to the Athletic Advantage team!

We’re thrilled to add Lauren to our coaching staff as a Softball Instructor — bringing a wealth of leadership, multi-sport experience, and standout achievements from East Chapel Hill High School.

🔹 4x Softball All-Conference
🔹 2x Softball MVP
🔹 Softball Rookie of the Year

🔹 4-Year Basketball Starter
🔹 2x Basketball All-Conference
🔹 Basketball MVP

Lauren offers softball fielding and hitting instruction, as well as mentorship for multi-sport athletes aiming to elevate their game.

Excited to have you on board, Lauren! 👊🥎
Book with her now at www.AthleticAdv.com

07/11/2025

📣 Please welcome Colin Dorney to the Athletic Advantage team!

We’re excited to introduce Colin as our newest Baseball Instructor — bringing a strong leadership presence, high-level experience, and a decorated career at Seaforth High School.

🔹 4-Year Varsity Starter – Seaforth High School Baseball
🔹 3x All-Conference
🔹 Conference Defensive Player of the Year
🔹 Team Captain
🔹 Gold Glove Winner
🔹 Academic All-American

A decorated standout catcher, Colin works with athletes looking to sharpen their defensive mechanics, positional IQ, and all-around baseball performance.

Welcome to the squad, Colin! 👊⚾

Want to train with him? His schedule is live at www.AthleticAdv.com

07/10/2025

Championship runs are becoming a tradition for the Athletic Advantage squad—five in a row and a third trophy added to the shelf! 🏆
Because movement, fun, and teamwork aren’t just for the kids. Coach Kasey, Anna, Derrick, and Chris lead by example—staying active, playing hard, and proving that practicing what you preach can come with a big win.

06/16/2025

📣 Please welcome Jace Young to the Athletic Advantage team!

We’re excited to introduce Jace Young as our newest Baseball Instructor — bringing years of competitive experience and position-specific expertise, especially behind the plate as a catcher.

🔹 3-Year Starting Catcher – Chatham Charter School Baseball
🔹 All-Conference + 2x Honorable Mention
🔹 2x League Champion – Chatham County Pony League
🔹 Dynamic World Championship MVP
🔹 MLB Stadium National Showcase – Best in the US
🔹 Noble Bats Impact Defensive Performer
🔹 7x All-Star – East Chatham Little League

In addition to catcher-specific development, Jace offers hitting instruction to athletes looking to grow their offensive game with practical insight and proven results.

Welcome to the squad, Jace! 👊⚾

Want to book? His schedule is up at www.AthleticAdv.com

06/16/2025

Big congrats to the 9U Celtics for taking 1st place in the 4v4 Chatham Clash tournament!🏅⚽️These girls showed up and showed out and we are honored to support their victory. Way to go, Celtics!👏🏼

06/12/2025

🇺🇸🌍 Big congratulations to Daisy on officially qualifying to represent Team USA at the World Junior Aquatic Championships in Romania this summer!

Your relentless drive, discipline, and passion for excellence continue to inspire - and we can’t wait to watch you shine on the international stage.

Let’s go, USA! 👊💥

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05/27/2025

🚨 Meet Our Newest Team Member! 🚨

We’re excited to officially welcome Erin Tilley as our Adult Fitness Instructor at Athletic Advantage!

Erin brings incredible experience as a local fitness leader — she’s currently an instructor with Fit4Mom and previously served as General Manager at Yoga Six in Chapel Hill. She’s well-known in the community for her energy, expertise, and commitment to helping adults move and feel their best.

Erin is now available for personal training, including buddy sessions and small group training — and there’s more to come soon 👀

Ready to start your fitness journey or level up your current routine? Reach out to get on Erin’s schedule or head to our website www.AthleticAdv.com!

05/23/2025

📣 Welcome to the Team: Coach James Merritt!

We’re excited to officially welcome James Merritt to the Athletic Advantage family as a Performance Coach!

James brings a powerhouse blend of academic knowledge, field-tested experience, and elite-level credentials to our team:

✅ ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
✅ NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
✅ Athletic Lab Level 1 High Performance Coach
✅ Former instructor at UNC Chapel Hill & ECU
✅ Published author and biomedical researcher
✅ M.A. in Exercise & Sport Science (Exercise Physiology)
✅ Former lead researcher and performance tester for Gatorade Sports Science Institute

Whether he's coaching athletes on the floor or analyzing the science behind their development, James is committed to helping each client reach their next level.

Let’s give him a warm welcome! 👊

04/16/2025

🚨 New Instructor Alert! 🚨

Join us in welcoming Mason Pooley to the Athletic Advantage team as our newest Baseball Instructor! ⚾️🔥

Mason brings a strong multi-sport background, elite-level work ethic, and a passion for developing young athletes.

🏫 Current athlete at Seaforth High School, Mason is:
    •    A standout on the Seaforth Baseball Team
    •    A former player with OC Crushers and Pollard MS Baseball, where he earned Most Improved Player
    •    Quarterback for Seaforth Football, awarded Most Effort & Hustle
    •    Former youth football player with the East Chatham Chargers
    •    A State Runner-Up Wrestler at Seaforth and a former Kansas Wrestling State Runner-Up

Mason is also Certified in Youth Baseball Development, bringing the skills and knowledge to help young athletes level up both physically and mentally. 🧠💪

We’re pumped to have Mason on board—come train with him and see the difference dedication makes!

📍 Now accepting private lesson bookings. Visit our website to schedule!

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