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START WITH DATA. TRAIN WITH PURPOSE. PERFORM WITH CONFIDENCE.

SPORT SCIENCE TESTING FOR ATHLETES WHO WANT REAL ANSWERS

The game is getting faster. Training harder isn't enough anymore.

At CMJ Performance & Sport Science, we assess how athletes move, produce force, and perform - then build training plans based on what they actually need.

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WHAT WE DO

Most Athletes Train Without Knowing What They Actually Need

Athletic performance is not defined by a single quality - and it shouldn't be trained that way.

  • Speed without mechanics breaks down

  • Strength without control doesn't transfer

  • Training without data leads to guesswork

At CMJ Performance & Sport Science, development is guided by assessment - not assumptions.

We use structured evaluation and LTAD (long-term athlete development) principles to build performance step by step.

Train with intention. Develop with structure. Perform with confidence.

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EVERY ATHLETE STARTS HERE

Before training begins, we identify:

  • Movement strengths and limitations

  • Sprint mechanics and force production qualities

  • Strength capacity and control

  • Readiness for strength, plyometrics, and strength training

Every athlete receives a clear starting point and development plan.

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THE SYSTEM

This Isn't A Gym.
It's a Performance System

CMJ Performance & Sport Science is built on one principle:

  • Assessment drives training.

We focus on:

  • How athletes move

  • How force is produced and absorbed

  • What actually transfers to sport perfomance

Becasue performance isn't built through random workouts - it's built through targeted development.

THE PLAYBOOK

3 WAYS TO WORK WITH US
Sports Science Testing

Comprehensive movement and performance assessment.

We evaluate:

  • Movement efficiency

  • Sprint mechanics

  • Strength and force production

  • Asymmetries and control

Every athlete receives a structrured development recommendation.

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Athlete Programming

For athletes who want guidance.

Semi-customized training plans built from testing data.

  • Monthly programming

  • Structured progression

  • Designed for independent execution

  • Adjusted based on progress and re-testing

Coaching & Development

In-depth coaching and feedback

In-person sessions focused on:

  • Speed mechanics

  • Plyometrics and force development

  • Change of direction and deceleration

  • Movement refinement

Individual or Small-Group Training options

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SPEED IS BUILT, NOT ISOLATED

Speed development is often misunderstood.

 

Running fast in a straight line does not automatically translate to performance in sport. True athletic speed requires coordination, strength, timing, and the ability to apply force efficiently in multiple directions.

Field and court sports demand acceleration, deceleration, and change of direction under constant variation.

Within our system, speed is developed progressively - built on movement compentency, strength capacity, and controlled force production so it becomes usable, repeatable, and transferable.

THE PLAYBOOK

TRAINING BUILT FROM YOUR DATA

Every athlete progresses through structred development levels:

  • Evaluation - Identify strengths, needs, and starting point

  • Foundation - Build movement qualitiy, efficiency, and control

  • Development - Increase strength and performance capacity

  • Performance - Apply speed, power, and sport transfer

Progression is based on readiness - not guesswork

 

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IMPROVE YOUR GAME

Three Simple Steps to Get Started

1

Book Your Evaluation

Start with a comprehensive assessment to determine your athlete's needs.

2

Choose Your Plan

After your assessment, receive a recommeded development plan. Plans are based on testing results.

3

Train With Purpose

Follow your program independently or with coaching support.

SPORT SCIENCE SPECIALIST | PERFORMANCE COACH

TANISHA JOHNSON, M.Ed, ACSM-EP, EIM, CSCS

NSCA CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING (CSCS)

ACSM CERTIFIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST (EP)

Tanisha Johnson specializes in translating sport science into practical performance stategies for athletes and coaches.

 

Her approach focuses on clarity over confusion - helping athletes understand now their body moves, what they need to improve, and how to train with purpose.

She combines:

  • Evidence-based training principles

  • Movement analysis

  • Long-term athlete development

To help athletes build performance that last - not quick fixes.

 

She holds a Bachelor’s in Exercise & Sport Science from Texas Tech University and a Master’s in Physical Education with a specialization in Exercise & Sport Science from Texas State University, and she is currently pursuing her doctorate in Health Science with a specialization in Exercise & Sport Science. Tanisha is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and ACSM-Certified Exercise Physiologist.

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NEW BLOG POST

THE SPEED & POWER LAB 

Practicle insights on speed, movement, and performance - built for athletes, parents, and coaches.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Want to book sessions, view your athletes training schedule even more efficiently? Download the LeagueApps app to place your member portal right on your phones home screen for fast, streamlined access.

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GETTING STARTED

CMJ PERFORMANCE FAQs

More details about class offerings, group sizes, and equipment needed.

Who is CMJ Performance & Sport Science for?

CMJ Performance & Sport Science works with young athletes including middle school and high school athletes across a variety of sports who want to improve speed, strength, power, and movement efficiency. Training is designed for athletes at different stages of development. Group sizes are capped at 10-12 athletes. Youth Development (8+).

TRAIN SMATER. COMPETE STRONGER.

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