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ABOUT RSP

Founded by 2004 U.S. Olympian Jonathan Johnson

Olympic-level coaching for youth and adult athletes. A national performance platform with verified marks, Training Intelligence, and a direct path from training to recruiting.

MEET COACH J

Jonathan Johnson competed at the 2004 Athens Olympics for the United States in the 800m. A 9-time All-American, 4-time Big 12 Champion, and NCAA Champion at Texas Tech University, he holds the Texas high school 800m record with a personal best of 1:44.

In January 2026, Coach J was inducted into the Texas Track & Field Coaches Association (TTFCA) Hall of Fame — his third Hall of Fame induction, joining the Texas Tech Hall of Fame (2016) and Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame (2013).

After a professional career that included international competition and national-level training, Coach J founded Run Speed Performance in Carrollton, TX to develop the next generation of elite athletes. He has personally trained 1,000+ athletes ranging from youth beginners to college-bound recruits.

Coach J is NASM Certified and brings Olympic-level methodology to every session — whether it's a 7-year-old learning their first sprint mechanics or a high school senior preparing for college combine testing.

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2004
U.S. Olympian
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9x
All-American
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4x
Big 12 Champ
1:44
800m PR
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TTFCA HOF
2026
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TX Tech HOF
2016
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Big Country HOF
2013
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NASM Certified
Active

COACHING PHILOSOPHY

Biomechanics First
Speed starts with form. Every athlete learns proper sprint mechanics, arm drive, foot strike, and body positioning before intensity increases. Good form prevents injury and builds a foundation for lifelong speed.
Verified Results
Every PR on the RSP platform is personally verified by our coaching team. When a college coach sees an RSP mark, they know it's real. No inflated times, no unverified claims.
Train the Whole Athlete
Speed development isn't just sprinting. Strength, agility, flexibility, nutrition, and mental preparation all play a role. Our programs address every component of athletic performance.
Every Level, Every Age
From 6-year-olds learning to run, to 18-year-olds chasing D1 scholarships, to adult athletes training for their next marathon — we meet athletes where they are and build a clear path forward.

THE FACILITY

Run Speed Performance — Carrollton, TX
RSP is the premier athletic speed laboratory for youth development in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Our facility is purpose-built for speed training with dedicated sprint lanes, agility zones, and strength equipment designed specifically for developing athletes.
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Location
Carrollton, TX
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Athletes Trained
1,000+
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Experience
11+ Years

THE PLATFORM

RSP isn't just a facility — it's a national performance platform for youth and adult athletes

Workout Tracking
Log every workout — running splits, strength sets, body weight, sleep, and soreness. Autosave ensures nothing is lost mid-session. Your full training history in one place.
Training Intelligence
Automated alerts that detect breakthroughs, declining trends, goal proximity, and recovery needs. Your data analyzed after every session — no manual review required.
Verified PR System
Every PR submitted is personally reviewed by Coach J and the certified coaching team. College coaches trust RSP marks because every number is real and verified.
Star Ratings & Recruiting
Youth athletes earn star ratings benchmarked against NCAA recruiting standards. College coaches at every level search verified RSP profiles to find recruits.
1RM & Strength Tracking
Auto-detected one-rep max for bench, squat, deadlift, and power clean. Strength trends tracked over weeks and months alongside speed development.
Adult Performance Training
Adult athletes (18+) get the same powerful training tools — workout logging, Training Intel, strength tracking, and coach-built programs for 5K through marathon and beyond.

The RSP Platform is free to join — getting recruited costs nothing; training comes with a membership or a coach — and available nationwide. In-person training at our Carrollton facility is available but not required.

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OUR PROGRAMS

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