Running Back Training

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Running Back Training at Elite Speed

Our Running Back Training at Elite Speed of all ages (Youth-Professional) offers high level instruction to give them a cutting edge over their opponent come next football season. Athletes will be guided in the right direction in order to become a superior offensive threat. Our training is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of the specific movement patterns of the position and illustrate a clear understanding and education of how and why.

What To Expect

During our Running Back training sessions, athletes can expect to be challenged both mentally and physically through a combination of intensive techniques, detailed instruction, and purposeful drills. We pride ourselves on our commitment to detail, focusing on the small yet crucial nuances of both mind and body that separate good players from great ones. Each movement is broken down and explained to ensure athletes not only master the technique but also understand how it applies to real game scenarios. Our goal is to build smarter, more efficient runners who can think, react, and perform at a high level under pressure.

2025 Running Back Training Schedule is as followed:

Monday | 8 PM – 9 PM

Wednesday | 8 PM – 9 PM

Starting the week of January 06, 2025.

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Skill Development

  • Vision and Decision Making
  • Burst and Acceleration
  • Ball Security
  • Versatility and Agility
  • Durability and Physicality
  • Pass Catching
  • Elusiveness
  • Balance
Elite Speed Running Back Coach

Running Back COACH

Coach Johnson, right out of St. Louis, Missouri, is a veteran Running Back Coach with 17 years of experience. Specializing in combine-style training, he provides a detailed program focusing on “what/when/how” specifically for the Running Back position.

With his vast knowledge, he has successfully trained top athletes, including a 4-star Running Back ranked 16th nationally by Rival and 247 recruiting, along with a D1 Power 5 Running Back. Coach Johnson’s coaching philosophy highlights the belief that 1% progress results in 1% improvement.

Our Running Back alumni

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Jahkori Adams

O’Fallon Township High School
Roosevelt University
St. Louis, MO

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Jamarion Parker

Cardinal Ritter College Prep
University of Nebraska
St. Louis, MO

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