ABOUT US

Advanced Athlete's developmental training programs for today's athlete are a culmination of over 20 years of athletic training and preparation for the biomechanical and structural needs of the new age.  

Understanding the need for strength, speed, and power is essential for today's athlete, and Advanced Athlete has developed unique training programs for building and transferring these key elements to the field of play.   Functional and transferable dexterity is the number ONE priority for developing a successful program of movement, and Advanced Athlete is committed to that vision.  

Purpose
Advanced Athlete's mission is to provide the most advanced speed, strength and conditioning philosophies and training for athletes of all disciplines and levels, from youth (age 8+) through professional. Our only prerequisite is the desire and commitment to reach beyond your potential.  

Philosophy  
We understand that time is of the essence, and athletics are more competive than ever. That is why we take pride in offering both personal and team instruction and attention to the smallest details in a challenging, but positive and encouraging environment. Not only will Advanced Athlete improve your athletic performance, we also focus on instilling confidence and an overall sense of well-being that carries over to everyday life.

DAN POTTS - Owner and Founder of Advanced Athlete

Dan Potts is an Advanced Athlete Strength Specialist, and has been working with elite competitive athletes for 2 decades. He has worked with Olympic, Professional, and Collegiate athletes, including numerous professional baseball and NFL players, including a former #1 NFL draft pick.

His expertise in sport biomechanics allows him to access the needs of every athlete, no matter what sport he or she participates in. Believing that strength and power must not only be functional, but also transferable to the field of play, Dan has developed movements using a variety of training modalities in order to give every athlete he coaches, the greatest degree of strength utilization possible.

Coach Potts' undying dedication to every athletes on-field performance, guarantees that each and every training session is not only unique, but also packed with functional dynamic movements that will enhance the strength and power of any athlete he works with.

AMANDA POTTS - Trainer, Speed and Agility Specialist

Amanda Potts is an expert in speed and agility development, and has seven years of athletic strength and power experience. She is a Puget Sound Area native who has been very active in the Northwest soccer scene for the past 14 years. She played for 7 years on an ECFC P1 team, as well three State ODP teams. She played varsity at Edmonds-Woodway High School all four years, making the All-Area and All-Western conference 1st teams each year. She was captain and received MVP and Coaches awards for three of those years. Amanda then attended Caroll College (Helena, MT) on scholarship where she started for the Saints and was MVP in 1999 and 2000. When not training athletes at the Advanced Athlete Training Facility, she coaches an ECFC U-14 team and Lakeside HS JV Soccer.