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Steve Johnson
Countless personal and professional opportunities and experiences have molded and shaped me into the person, the athletic trainer that I am today. With a desire to make a difference in the lives of others, I have committed to deliver instruction that will physically transform the athlete into top quality production.
I began my career in 1987 when I opened the gym, Body World. Body World was bought-out one year later by Cullman Athletic Club, where I continued management for another year. During this time, I worked with an area school, Vinemont High School football program with Coach Mark Smothers. For seven years straight this team made it to the playoffs.
In 1989 I opened another athletic training facility and named it Steve’s Gym. In 1996 I started the first spinning class in Cullman, second to open in the state. I sold this business to Cullman Regional Medical Center in 1999, where I was named strength and conditioning coordinator for CRMC. I set up programs at most of the Cullman county schools for all sports. In 2000 I started work for Cullman High School, training in all sports. The abilities of the CHS athletes led them to win three state titles in baseball, went to state in softball and placed second one year, and several area championships in football and basketball.
From 1988 through 1996 I worked with Wallace State College as the strength and conditioning coach for the athletics departments. I wrote the curriculum for the weight training classes. During my tenure with WSC I had the privilege to train some amazing athletes. The baseball team went to the World Series three times. The volley ball team won about nine State Championships. The track and field team won a National Championship. One of the track athletes went on to win a gold medal in the Olympics. The golf team went to Nationals four times. Two of the golf athletes went on to play and win on the PGA.
Since 1987 I have had the honor and privilege to train over two hundred athletes who have gone on to play college athletics, some even advanced to professional athletics. Wesley, Taylor, and Justin Britt trained with me. Wesley trained while playing for the New England Patriots. Justin trained while playing for Cincinnati. I worked with Steve Woodard as he made his comeback to professional baseball. Currently, there are four athletes who have trained with me that are now playing major league baseball and two golfers still playing on the PGA.
In 2005, I left CRMC to open a new athletic training facility called Young Champions Athletic Training. The focus of this business is to specialize in speed, strength, and agility for male and female athletes. Initially, the business was housed at Triple Play Sports Academy, a baseball and softball facility. After two years and with God’s blessings, the business had grown to a point that required a larger facility. In 2011, I was able to buy TPSA facilities. With a 20,000 sq. ft. building, a 60 yd. track outside, and a small baseball field, opportunities expanded further. We now operate under the name All Sports Performance Training.
All Sports Performance Training trains children as young as 5 years old, if they are mentally prepared to accept the instruction. Early instruction includes the fundamentals of running and agility drills. More advanced exercises are incorporated as the athlete grows and ages. A variety of weight training for younger athlete leads them into the weight room when age appropriate.
I am most proud of how we run this business. In 2009, I was inducted in to the Cullman County Hall of Fame. I take this honor very serious as I continue to serve my community. Our priority is to produce a better person mentally, physically, and most important…spiritually. With Christian based values and principles and gratitude to the Lord for his mercy and blessings, our work is our ministry. We proudly display the 10 Commandments, encouraging the athletes to learn scripture and reward them with free t-shirts as they do.
With God’s help, we are still growing. We currently teach skills that prepare athletes for football, baseball, and softball. Instruction is sport-specific, and no sport is eliminated. Our services can meet your needs.
Colton Terry Is a 2007 Cullman High School graduate. He attended Bethel College of McKenzie, Tennessee on football scholarship, 2007 Mid-South Conference Championship Team. In 2008, Colton transferred to Faulkner University on another football scholarship, 1st Team Mid-South Conference All-Academic Team. Colton is a certified trainer through International Sports Science Association ISSA. He has Instructed Speed and Agility classes since2008, Women’s Training classes since 2010, and Personal Trainer since 2010. Currently, Colton is the Head Level 1 CrossFit trainer at CrossFit Cullman.
Jeff Burgess is a 1994 Cullman High School graduate. Jeff received a scholarship to Bevill State Community College of Alabama where he served as a student Assistant Coach. He also served as grad Assistant Coach at Bethel College of McKenzie, Tennessee. He completed a B.S. degree in Physical Education and M.S. in Education. In December, 2008, he began his career as a baseball instructor.
Brent Bowen
McKenzie Fetner Is a 2010 graduate of Cullman High School, where she started on the CHS Softball team for four years. She received Most Improved Freshman for softball and Most Athletic award in High School. Following High School, she attended Brenau University of Gainesville, Georgia on softball scholarship. After returning home from college due to medical conditions, McKenzie attended Wallace State Community College. She has had seven years of hitting lessons with Josh Johnson.
Heather Tucker-Carter Is a 2004 Hendersonville High, Tennessee, graduate. She played Pitcher for four years on the varsity softball team. She attended Wallace State Community College on softball scholarship. She ranked #4 in the Nation her freshman years as pitcher, ERA (0.73), 2005, record-holder at WSCC. She earned an A.S. degree in 2006. She has six years’ experience in fundamentals, hitting, and pitching lessons. She received an American Coaching Academy Certificate in 2009. She earned a B.S. in Biology from Athens State University in 2011 and is currently teaching in the Cullman County School system.
Kelly Robinson served as head basketball coach in the State of Florida for 11 years. His teams made the playoffs in 9 of those years, averaging 21 wins per season. Following the philosophy, “the only way to make your team better is to make your players better”, Robinson encouraged offseason workouts with his players, emphasizing one-on-one drills and individual improvement. As a result, his teams exhibited fundamental play and an outstanding knowledge of the game. Proven effective, this instruction is designed for the player to repeat drills at home for maximum results.
Chuck Davis has coached baseball over 23 years. In his early tenure he pitched for the Boston Red Sox for 7 years. He served as Pitching Coach for Wallace State from 1994-2010. Over 20 professional pitchers have come from his coaching. Current Major League Pitchers that Davis coached include Craig Kimbrell of the Atlanta Braves, Derek Holand of the Texas Rangers, and Graham Godfrey of the Oakland Athletics.
Justin Ray is a 2007 Good Hope graduate and 2011 Birmingham Southern College graduate and football player. In high school Justin was a two-sport athlete, playing basketball and football. Justin was a 3-year varsity starter in football playing fullback on offense, linebacker or defensive end on defense, and long snapper on special teams. In football, he earned the Ironman Award, All-County and All Area honors, and Cullman Times honors of Player of the Week, All-County Player, and All-Area Player. Former Alabama football player, Coach Joey Jones, recruited Justin to play college football. Under the continued athletic training of Steve Johnson, Joey was in top physical shape, and one of 18 players who started with the team of 126, to finish 4 years of college football. At Birmingham Southern Justin earned the Teammate Award, the Hustle Award, the Ironman Award, and Beast Award, and the Special Forces Award. He was selected All-Conference and the only football member to be selected to All-Sportsmanship team his senior season. Currently, Justin is employed as Vice President of Operations and Priority Transportation Inc. He enjoys spending time with his family cooking and cheering on the Crimson Tide. For fun and fellowship, Justin plays softball with his church softball team and flag football.
