Coach Bios


Anthony Ayres
Head Coach
(765) 252-8768
Hello my name is Tony Ayres. I have coached girls softball for 12 years. I just retired after 20 years on the U.S. Air Force. I have been the head coach of the thunder travel team for 13 years. I coached eastern middle school for 2 years and assisted with highschool for 3 season. I believe that effort and attitude are free to everyone and i would rather coach a kid with a great attitude over a more talented kid. I am the head coach of atlantic collegiate academy
Santuan Stanley
Strength & Conditioning Coach
(843) 267-3561
Coach Stanley has been a Speed, Strength & Conditioning Coach since 2012 with experience working at the College level (Coastal Carolina University (2012-2013), Georgia Southern University(2013-2015)) before going into the private sector of coaching. He is a certified club coach through USAW AND USAPL. His philosophy for coaching is to train hard and smart for longevity, and do whatever is required to perfect performance - building foundations for longevity reflect not only in sports, but also everyday life activities. Coach Stanley developed NXT LVL FIT because he saw the need to help young athletes reach their full potential and become the best athlete they can be by giving them the experience as collegiate athlete through sports performance.
Aaron Blackman
Assistant Coach
(843) 467-8981