The training philosophy at the Sports Center is simple but effective. Eat right, put in the work, and improve your quality of life. There are no magic formulas, pills or fad diets that will ever work as well as a long-term commitment to a balanced strategy of exercise and proper nutrition. Our training staff is here to guide you and support you through your own individual plan. We have years of experience and an incredibly talented staff.
We require that our trainers have an exercise related degree and/or Personal Training Certification, in addition to continuing education classes. We take a scientific approach to your success and working with a trainer will ensure more consistent results. Everyone can benefit from the accountability and positive motivation that comes with working with a trainer.
Allison
Allison is an ECU alumni with a B.S. in Health and Fitness Specialty. She has experience training everyone from professional athletes to Special Force military populations.
Her favorite style of working out would be a mix between traditional & functional training to make every day better and with a higher quality of life.
She is a certified:
- Personal Trainer – ACSM
- Weightlifting Coach – USAW
- Perinatal Fitness Specialist – ProNatal
- Swim Instructor & Lifeguard – American Red Cross
Billy
Billy is an ISSA and ACE certified trainer who focuses on helping his clients improve their physical fitness in a safe and controlled manner.
He is tough, yet compassionate and will help guide you no matter what your goals are.
His motto is you should be better than you were yesterday
Brittany
Brittany is originally from Buffalo, NY where she received a Master’s of Science in Health and Human Performance with a specialization in Strength and Conditioning. She has had the opportunity to work with cardiac patients, high school, college and professional athletes.
She has worked in the industry for over 12 years and has worked with a diverse population of clients on achieving their goals of fat loss, muscle gain and a better quality of life.
She specializes in strength specific sports and is a competitive powerlifter. She offers programming, meet prep and meet day handling for beginner and advanced powerlifters alike.
Grant
Grant Kelley is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). These days, you can find Grant over at our state of the art sister facility, The Sports Center Performance Zone where he run youth sports performance classes, adult fitness classes and much more.
To learn more, or connect with Grant visit: https://scperformancezone.com/
Lauren “Ren”
Lauren Baker is a dynamic health and wellness professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in injury prevention, post-rehabilitation conditioning, and sustainable behavior change strategies. From high school athletes to professional organizations like the Chicago Bears and Washington Capitals, Olympic gymnasts, and U.S. Marines, Lauren’s expertise spans soccer, football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, lacrosse, volleyball, TRX training, HIIT, and functional fitness. As a health coach with Noom, Lauren supported clients in achieving sustainable lifestyle improvements across nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, hydration, and recovery—earning a stellar 98% client retention rate.
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Her home health experience further underscores her compassionate care, designing personalized plans to empower independent living for individuals recovering from strokes, managing chronic conditions like diabetes and dementia, or living with intellectual disabilities. As a retired National Board Certified Athletic Trainer with credentials in good standing, and a Certified Personal Trainer, Lauren combines technical expertise with advanced education—a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Michigan State University and a Master of Arts in Behavioral Health and Social Science from Columbia University. Her passion for wellness shines through in her ability to create impactful programs, including combat fitness initiatives for the U.S. Marine Corps and brain health coaching for individuals with dementia biomarkers. Lauren is excited to bring her expertise to the members and prospective members of Sports Center of Morehead City and the vibrant Morehead City community. Whether unlocking athletic potential or fostering sustainable lifestyle transformations, her mission is to inspire every client to discover the hero within and build a healthier, stronger, and more balanced life.
Nicole
Nicole has a bachelor’s degree in Sports and Health Sciences from American Military University and is a certified personal trainer through ACE. She has spent most of her life attached to the military in one form or another. Growing up as an Air Force brat, she traveled the world, then joined the Coast Guard before becoming a Coast Guard spouse. Nicole’s dedication toward fitness bloomed with kickboxing, then deepened even more after she began studying martial arts. She currently holds a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. She is also an avid equestrian, with a soft spot for retired thoroughbred race horses. With over 30 years of experience in the saddle, Nicole is currently retraining her own retired track horse in hunter jumpers. Her goal is to help others reach their fitness goals by focusing on form, function, and core stability through challenging, yet achievable, workouts.
Yvens
Yvens Monfleury is from New Jersey and got into fitness during his freshman year of college, initially as a way to manage stress and improve his mental health. He played collegiate basketball at the Division II level, and what began as quick home workouts quickly grew into a genuine passion for strength training and nutrition.
Over time, he experienced not just physical changes, but a complete mindset shift—becoming more confident, focused, and disciplined. Fitness is now a major part of his lifestyle, and he’s passionate about helping others begin their own journey, no matter where they’re starting from.