About us.
Our Story.
Coach J owns a sports club called Run Speed Performance (RSP) that operates out of Texas. The center focuses on innovative training methods for all youth and developing athletes at all training levels.
Run Speed Skills was built to give all athletes the chance to train and improve no matter their skill level. Our goal is to train our members to become elite-level athletes and improve their skills so they can beat the competition and perform at the highest level in their sport. RSS focuses on skills-based training which is often under-trained in team sports.
Our mission.
To inspire athletes while developing their athletic performance, character, and confidence.
Who is Jonathan Johnson (Coach J)?
Coach J the founder of Run Speed Skills is an Olympic track & field runner. Coach J ran the men’s 800 meters at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
Originally from Texas Coach J started running at an early age. Some of his merits include:
- USATF Level 1 Coaching Certification
- Qualified to represent the USA in the 2003 World Championships
- Named All-American nine times
- Received 16 All-Conference awards including four consecutive Big 12 Individual Championship titles
- Competed as a Professional Athlete for Reebok
- Set Big 12 Outdoor 800m Record (1:44.86)
- All-American honoree at the NCAA Championships
He now trains other youth athletes and helps them build their confidence through sports.