Athletic Staff
- Athletics Director
- Middle School Athletics Director
- Athletics Executive Assistant
- Licensed Athletic Trainer
Athletics Director
Justin Frashier
Coach Frashier began his career at Union Academy in 2013 and has over 23 years experience as an educator and coach. Coach Frashier has had many roles at UA from teaching Kindergarten, 5th grade, PE, Administration and now as the Assistant Athletic Director. Coach Frashier will utilize his many years of experience as a Football, Basketball and Baseball coach to continue our athletic programs success here at Union Academy.
Originally from Ripley, WV, Coach Frashier received his undergraduate degree from West Virginia State University in Elementary Education. Coach Frashier was a member of the baseball team that had tremendous success and played in the 1999 College World Series. Coach Frashier also holds a Master’s Degree In Educational Leadership with a concentration in Superintendent, Principal and Director of Supervision.
Coach Frashier is married to the beautiful Dr. Erin Mullins-Frashier and together they have four amazing children; Kensey (26), Raeghan (17), Parker (13) and Ansley (9). If not at school, you’ll find Coach Frashier playing golf at Rolling Hills or sitting at Holden Beach with friends and family.
Feel free to contact Mr. Frashier with any questions at jfrashier@unionacademy.org or (704) 238-8833.
Middle School Athletics Director
Grant Williams
HS PE/Health/Weightlifting, JV/V Baseball, MS Athletic Director
Coach Williams has been at Union Academy since 2018. He grew up in West Virginia graduating from Huntington High School. While in high school, Coach Williams was a 2 time all conference and all state selection. Coach Williams attended West Virginia University Institute of Technology and was a four year starter and 3 time captain on the WVU Tech baseball team. He also won the Prospect League (college wood bat) championship in 2012 with the West Virginia Miners. Coach Williams has been actively involved in the athletic programs during his time at Union Academy (HS Baseball & Football, MS Basketball). Coach Williams has helped the Varsity Baseball team to the Final Four (2022), Elite Eight (2023), and Sweet Sixteen (2024). Coach Williams is married to his wife Sophia and they have a son William Grant Williams III also known as Tre. Cardinal Pride!
Athletics Executive Assistant
Licensed Athletic Trainer
My name is Cameron Carpenter. I am from Rockingham, NC and attended Richmond Senior High. I am also a graduate of UNC Wilmington, where I completed my Bachelors degree in Athletic Training. I am a licensed and board certified Athletic Trainer through the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer examiners. I also have a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare. I have worked with a variety of demographics including collegiate athletics, pediatrics, and done lots of work in rural North Carolina. I joined UA's athletics staff in June 2021. If not on the sidelines of a game, I enjoy reading, playing with my pups, and running with my husband and our track club.
Feel free to contact Mrs. Carpenter with any questions at chudson@unionacademy.org or (704) 238-8883.