Architech Sports Fort Mill
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Location: Baxter Close YMCA - 857 Promenade Walk, Fort Mill, SC 29708
Contact: Ph. 803-547-1133 | Fax: 803-547-1213
STEVEN BRANTLEY - PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Email: steven@architechsports.com
Steven arrived at Architech Sports from his most recent clinical experience at Mission Health Trauma Center in Asheville, NC. He is a native of the Charlotte-metro area. He attended UNC-Charlotte for his undergraduate degree and more recently graduated from Wingate University, where he obtained his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Steven most recently became certified for Emergency Response for Athletes which includes sideline care.
Steven is devoted to getting his patients back into the game as safely and quickly as possible. He strives to address sport-specific mobility and strength training, combining the complex working relationship of both the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems, to achieve optimal performance for his athletes. He works will athletes and patients from all walks of life, and often works with overhead athletes, focusing on baseball players and swimmers.
When he is not with his patients, he is with his wife Amy, and two young children, ages 9 and 11. On weekends, you will usually find Steven either on a baseball or soccer field watching his kids practice and compete. In his spare time, he is actively involved in research efforts pertaining to the treatment of calcaneal apophysitis (Sever’s Disease) in adolescents, with a focus on adolescent athletes.
jessica potts - PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Email: jess.potts@architechsports.com
Jessica is a Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist who joined the Architech Sports Family in October 2023. The Florida native is no stranger to the Carolinas. She attended High Point University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She played soccer since she was 4 years old and sustained multiple knee injuries throughout high school and while playing soccer at HPU. She was inspired by her college athletic trainer and physical therapist to pursue a career in PT. While in PT school, Jessica completed a clinical rotation with EXOS in Los Angeles, California where her passion for sports PT grew. She recently completed a year long Sports Residency with Orlando Health in which she had the opportunity to to work with a variety of athletes of all skill levels and sports but most notably being the team physical therapist for the Orlando Pride, the NWSL team based in Orlando. Jessica is passionate about utilizing data-informed approaches for returning athletes to sport. Jessica is eager to make an impact in the athletic community of Charlotte with the opportunity to improve athletic performance, reduce risk of injury, and optimize wellness of those she gets to serve.
When Jessica isn’t in the clinic, she enjoys watching soccer, playing with her two dogs, and hiking. She also enjoys exploring the food and drink scene in Charlotte.
Slater Nolan - PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Email: slater.nolan@architechsports.com
Slater joins Architech Sports after graduating with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Wingate University. Prior to completing this, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Wingate University as well. Slater also holds his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA.
Slater is originally from Albany, New York where he played basketball and football for four years. He continued on to play football at the JuCo level at Hudson Valley Community College and then at Wingate University. While at Wingate, Slater had the opportunity to volunteer with the strength and conditioning staff where he had the opportunity to work with many Division II athletic teams. Slater also completed an internship for EXOS in Phoenix, Arizona where he worked with numerous collegiate, professional, and Olympic athletes. Due to his time in high level athletics, Slater understands the demands needed to continue playing and is driven to help his patients to return to their sport to continue to pursue their dreams.
In his free time, Slater enjoys spending time with friends, exercising, being outdoors, and reading.