We Help Athletes run faster and perform better

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Unlock your potential with specialized coaching designed to help you run at your best—pain-free and faster than ever. Let’s get you to the next level with training focused on joint health, strength, and endurance.

Meet The coaches

JohnsonSpeedFit is Family owned and operated by Father and Son, Vernon Johnson SR. & JR. Together we have over 20 years or experience working with athletes to improve their performance and reach their full potential.

Coach Vernon Johnson Sr.

Welcome! I'm Coach Vernon Johnson Sr., bringing over 30 years of expertise in Performance Training to athletes across the spectrum. Specializing in speed training, I have a rich history of developing champions and enhancing athletic performance at all levels.

Key Highlights

Speed Training Specialist: Focused expertise in boosting speed, power, and functional strength through advanced biomechanics.
Developing Champions: Proven track record with State and National Champions in high school and collegiate sports.
Professional Athlete Experience: Extensive work with elite athletes in MLB, NBA, NFL, and USA Track and Field.
Personal Touch: As a former pro boxer, I bring a unique perspective to training, actively participating alongside my athletes to push them toward their best selves.

Philosophy

My training philosophy centers on unlocking each athlete's potential by tailoring programs that emphasize speed and power, leveraging my deep understanding of biomechanics. I believe in working closely with athletes, sharing in their journey, and celebrating their victories as our collective success.

Coach Vernon Johnson JR.

Hi, I'm Vernon Johnson Jr., a former NFL free agent turned elite athlete trainer. With a life steeped in the fitness industry, courtesy of my father's legacy, I've dedicated myself to mastering and teaching the science of human movement and performance. My experience spans coaching successful athletes at high school, collegiate, and professional levels.

Specializing in:

NASM-Certified Personal Training: Tailoring fitness plans to individual goals.
Football Specific Training: Applying professional insights to enhance on-field performance.
Functional Movement: Focusing on essential movement patterns for injury prevention and athletic success.
Mindset Development: Equipping athletes with the mental resilience to surpass their performance goals.

I'm passionate about unlocking each athlete's potential, combining physical training with mindset strategies for holistic development. Let's achieve greatness together.

Our Proven System for Pain-Free Running

Joint Training for Mobility and Injury Prevention

"Running pain-free starts with mobility. I focus on Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), a specialized method that enhances your joint health and flexibility. By increasing your joint range of motion and stability, you’ll reduce strain, avoid common injuries, and improve your form. With a strong foundation of joint health, you'll be ready to achieve lasting gains without setbacks."

Strength Training Customized for Runners

"Your body needs strength to support the power, speed, and endurance running requires. We target specific muscles critical for running, enhancing your stride power while protecting against overuse injuries. With customized strength exercises, you’ll gain explosive power, better posture, and enhanced durability that will keep you going longer and faster with less fatigue.”

Building Endurance and Aerobic Capacity

Endurance is more than just logging miles; it's about maintaining energy and efficiency over distance. I incorporate diverse cardio and interval training to elevate your aerobic capacity and stamina. This ensures you can push past plateaus and feel less drained, whether you're aiming for a marathon or shaving time off a 5K. Our goal is sustainable endurance that keeps you moving efficiently mile after mile.

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The Assessment: A Personalized Run Analysis

Movement and Posture Analysis

We start with an in-depth look at your form and posture. I assess your stride, alignment, and any movement patterns that could be causing pain or inefficiencies. By identifying these factors early, we can build strategies for smoother, more effective running.

Strength Training Customized for Runners

Mobility restrictions limit range of motion and create strain. I assess key areas—like hips, knees, and ankles—to uncover any tightness or restriction. This allows us to craft a mobility plan just for you, improving your range of motion for pain-free running.

Building Endurance and Aerobic Capacity

Strength imbalances are common and can lead to injury. I assess any weaknesses in muscles supporting your stride, then design targeted exercises to protect your joints and boost efficiency.

Train with us

Our athletes are trained on specific training plans that help you perform at your best. We make sure that our athletes are well conditioned and primed for peak performance in season and in the off season. We also work with beginners and deconditioned athletes recovering from injuries.

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

"My experience with JohnsonSpeedFit was incredible. Everything about movement improved daily. My transformation with my body was incredible. Applying all the great workouts made my 40 times faster, it was worth it... highly recommend."

Mookie Douglas (Professional Football Player)

"Preparing for my senior year with my trainer has been amazing. He is helping mind and body reach new potentials that are definitely showing on and off the football field. My body is in better shape. I am more explosive and my mind is more focused. The training is helping me work hard for my team each and every time I touch the field whether it is practice or game day. My works are dedicated to the areas me and my trainer have identified for improvement which I appreciate. Overall, my trainer is a beast!"

Rickey (2-Time Texas Football State Champion & D1 Commit)

"My experience with JohnsonSpeedFit was extremely beneficial. I got better as an athlete in every way. Through the strength and conditioning workouts I was able to be in the best shape of my life physically. That afforded me the opportunity to play professional football. I am grateful and would recommend JohnsonSpeedFit for any aspiring professional athlete or anyone looking to level up their athletic abilities."

Prince (Professional Football Player)

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