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GAME READY INTENTIONAL TRAINING
ABOUT EB ATHLETICS
EB Athletics LLC was born out of the idea that training is so much more than the time we spend in the gym. By cultivating an environment where we can break down movement patterns and fine tune mechanics while simultaneously pushing ourselves to new and greater limits, we are not only making more efficient and effective athletes but building the foundation for a healthy life, physically & mentally, long after sports.
GRIT is all about having the intensity and raw determination it takes to be successful while also maintaining the laser-like focus on intentional movement and training to properly care for your body. It takes the perfect combination of training both hard and smart to have a successful long term athletic career and healthy life.
Our Mentality
Interview with Head Coach & Founder, Erin Bratcher
MEET THE TEAM
Founder& Coach ERIN BRATCHER, MS, CSCS RSCC
Performance Enhancement Specialist & Corrective Exercise Specialist
Erin is a native of Raleigh, NC and a graduate of Ravenscroft High ('10). During her time there she was an All-State athlete & TISAC player of the year in both basketball & softball, and was later inducted into Ravenscroft's Athletics Hall of Fame. Collegiately, Erin went on to play Division I basketball at Charleston Southern University (‘14) and earned a BS in Kinesiology. Erin then went on to play professionally in the German Bundesliga 2015-2018 (4 seasons). She retired in 2018 as one of the most decorated players in the club's history & was honored with the retirement of her #17 jersey in January of 2019.
Erin holds a Masters in Exercise Science with concentrations in Performance Enhancement and Corrective Exercise Prescription. Erin is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, with the distinction of being named a Registered Strength Coach Certified, denoting her work leading successful programs for multiple years. Erin also serves as the Head Strength Coach at Meredith College, a role she has filled since 2018. Spring of 2022 Erin joined the Sports Performance Staff at Cardinal Gibbons High School & in 2023 she was promoted to the Director of S&C, overseeing all 900 athletes and 53 teams that compete at CGHS. In 2025, CGHS S&C was awarded the Program of Excellence Award by the NHSSCA. Erin presented at the NSCA coaches clinic Spring of '23, and at the NCHSSCA coaches clinic for the state in '24 educating strength coaches across the country.
Coach AARON BROWN, MS, CSCS
PICP LI, II, III, USAW
Aaron is originally from the New York, competing athletically in both lacrosse and hockey, going on to play collegiately at SUNY - Brockport. Aaron then went on to complete his MS at Ohio University. Aaron carries several highly regarded certifications including his CSCS, and all levels of the Poliquin certifications. Aaron also has his USAW for olympic weightlifting and is a Bio-Signature Certified Practitioner. Aaron's experience as a strength coach and owner of Brown Strength & Conditioning brings an invaluable resource of knowledge and insight to EBA and all of our athletes.
Coach JUSTIN DOTTAVIO, M. HRM
RPR, USAW, EPS, RYT 200, HSSCC
Justin has been a sport and strength & conditioning coach for almost two decades in Florida, Oregon and now North Carolina. As a WCPSS teacher, Justin has taught for over a decade including five years in K-12 administration, and is a volunteer with NAMI Wake. Justin has his USAW level 1 certification, and is certified in Reflexive Performance Reset and Triphasic Training. Additionally, Justin holds the performance specialist certification through Exos, and is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, as well as a certified high school strength coach. Justin has experience working with a variety of sports, both male and female, mostly working with ages 10 and up with a focus on holistic wellness.
Coach RAE WILLIAMS, USAW, XPS
RPR, PN-LI
Rae comes from an extensive background working with Raleigh Ortho as a performance specialist under the EXOS certification accreditations. After a decorated high school career in swimming, cross country, and soccer, Rae played four years of NCAA DII soccer at the University of Mount Olive and is currently pursuing amateur boxing competitively. Rae is currently the assistant strength coach at Meredith College and the Strength Coach for the NCFC academy teams U15-U19.
Coach BRETT CORRIS, CPT
GFL, CES
Brett comes to EBA with a decade of experience as a personal trainer at high end training boutiques. Prior to competing in body building at OBC and NPC, Brett was a competitive football player through college. Brett is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor with the American Council of Exercise since 2016. He is certified in child weight loss, corrective exercise, and strength & conditioning. Brett’s has competed in bodybuilding at OBC and NPC.
Our Partners
EBA Owner, Erin Bratcher, serves as the Strength Coach for Team Sports at Meredith College and the Director of Strength & Conditioning for Cardinal Gibbons Highschool. EBA is the off ice training provider for the Junior Canes organization with over 700 athletes. EBA provides in person training to all Tier I teams in house or on site at WCC/Iceplex gym locations, with age specific programming for the younger teams and coaches.
