Our Mission
J2 is completely devoted to help develop life enhancing skills that will not only improve performance but also help prevent injuries and promote longevity. Through years of experience we have proven results for your speed, strength & agility!
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Whether you are an athlete trying to take your game to the next level or an adult trying to improve your fitness level, J2 Athletics offers a training program for you!
Our team
Michael Johnson
Founder
Coach Mike graduated from Alma High School in 1989. He then went on to play 4 years of football at Arkansas
Tech University. He graduated with a BS in Fitness and Wellness Management with a minor in P.E. & Health for
coaching and teaching. While in college he completed his internship at Sparks Regional Medical Center and worked there for 13 years as a personal trainer and exercise leader. He developed programs for various populations such as; seniors, cardiac rehab, diabetics, self management and asymptomatic people.
Coach Mike was the first in the area to develop a system for training athletes of all ages and sports to help them become more athletic by increasing their speed, vertical, explosiveness and mobility. He has experience training athletes for 15 plus years, specifically helping them become better athletes for their given sport. Coach Mike has run 17 marathons including the prestigious Boston Marathon three times.
brayden johnson
Coach
Coach Brayden graduated from Alma High School in 2018. He was a three sport athlete receiving scholarship offers in both football and baseball. He was awarded several accolades in high school sports such as, All State in both football and basketball, Newcomer of the Year in both football and baseball, and was the 5A West Reciever of the Year. He currently hold multiple football records at Alma High. Brayden went on to play one year of college football as a Reciever at Ouachita Baptist University. He then decided to transfer to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. He played 4 years as a starting pitcher for the Lions. He was awarded multiple accolades in college such as, Lone-star conference pitcher of the week, NCBWA National Pitcher of the Week, Lone-star all conference, ABCA/ Rawlings All South Central Region and hold a pitching record at UAFS for most strike outs in a game, 13. Brayden graduated with a degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Business Management and Small Enterprise Management. He is now pursuing the prestigious NCSA strength and conditioning specialist certification.