About Us

From youth athletes learning foundational skills to seasoned competitors refining speed, power, and agility, and active adults striving for peak fitness, we offer something for everyone here in Cary.

Athletic Republic – Cary
607 Mills Park Dr, Cary, NC 27519

(919) 230-0899

STUDENT ATHLETE TRAINING

Our Mission: To Transform Potential into Performance

Athletic Republic delivers on-field success through our unique combination of science-based performance training protocols, proprietary equipment and technology, and the education and experience of our highly qualified trainers.

The training tools and programs are designed to take the athlete beyond ground-based training limitations, teaching the brain to send stronger, more precise signals to the muscles.

ADULT FITNESS TRAINING

Our Mission: To Empower Your Fitness Journey

Whether you’re seeking personalized one-on-one training or thriving in our intimate group settings, we deliver more than just workouts – we create transformative fitness experiences.

From building functional strength and improving cardiovascular health to enhancing daily mobility and reducing stress, our diverse, ever-changing programs keep you engaged and progressing. We are committed to helping you achieve and maintain optimal fitness through purposeful, personalized training in a supportive environment.

Science-Based Protocols

We deploy our proprietary speed and skill-specific training protocols in a progressive fashion to create faster, stronger, more explosive athletes who are able to play at game speed for longer and with fewer injuries.

Technology & Equipment

Over three decades of research, testing, and training, we’ve developed unique, proprietary equipment deliver real results quickly, as well as advanced technology that enables athletes to see, feel, and track their progress.

Qualified Trainers

Our certified, experienced trainers all share a passion for helping our athletes perform at their best. By keeping our ratio of athletes to trainers low, we enable them to easily monitor and modify training programs.

Meet The Owner

Alen McKnight is the proud owner of Athletic Republic Cary. Alen grew up in Gainesville, FL, graduated from Wake Forest University, and has lived in Cary with his wife, Kim, for the past 22 years. Athletics have always been a passion for Kim and Alen. From swimming, basketball, and baseball/softball in high school, to intramural sports throughout college, to a myriad of sports with their son and daughter, they have never been far from fields, gyms, or pools.

Alen coached his son’s Cary recreation basketball teams and helped found and coach a local AAU basketball team called the Carolina Knights. After a successful 24+ year career in sales and operations leadership roles, Alen is excited to be a key contributor to the Cary and surrounding area sports communities by helping student athletes as well as active adults achieve their athletic and competitive goals.

Learn more about the entrepreneurial journey by clicking here.

Our Highly-Qualified Trainers

Our trainers are passionate professionals who bring together extensive knowledge, specialized backgrounds, and hands-on experience to deliver extraordinary training experiences for both competitive athletes and fitness-minded adults.

Their expertise spans from advanced sports performance protocols to personalized fitness coaching, ensuring every client receives the guidance they need to achieve their specific goals.

Our training team’s credentials are impressive across the board. Many have competed or coached at high levels in various sports, while others bring extensive experience in adult fitness and conditioning.

Most hold professional certifications (CSCS, ACSM, NASM) and/or degrees in exercise science, biomechanics, or athletic training. Additionally, our sports performance trainers complete Athletic Republic’s three comprehensive certification levels in biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise science, and program adaptation.