Dr. Josh Cooper
Founder/ Director of Performance
Doctor Cooper brings a wealth of sports science and practical knowledge to the private sector. Dr. Cooper has trained Olympic gold medalists from the 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008 and 2010 Olympic games. He has trained dozens of first round draft picks, national champions, All-Americans as well as 100’s of professional athletes from the NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA. In addition, he has worked with 100’s of amateur and youth athletes from all over the country and in a multitude of sports. Furthermore, Dr. Cooper has prepared 100’s of athletes for the NFL Draft. He specializes in making some of the fastest athletes in the nation faster.
Dr. Cooper started COOPER SPEED-STRENGTH SCHOOL in 2002 in order to deliver the best and most innovative world-class training to the public. Prior to starting Cooper’s he held positions as a sports scientist and strength and conditioning coach at the Olympic Training Center (Colorado Springs, CO), The University of Colorado (Boulder, CO), and The College of New Jersey (Trenton, NJ).
In addition to coaching athletes from a variety of sports and backgrounds, he also acts as an educator to other strength and conditioning specialists. He is often called upon to conduct clinics and presentations at the national level in the fields of sports science, speed development, sport-specific conditioning, program design, and sport mechanics. Furthermore, Dr. Cooper has published multiple peer-reviewed studies on human performance. These studies were published in the NSCA, ACSM and Med Science Research journals. He also holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Exercise Science and recently completed his doctoral degree in education.
Dr. Cooper was a four-year starter on his college football team. Following his football career he competed as an elite level judo player and trained with the U.S. Olympic team. He currently stays competitive by competing in muay thai and grappling tournaments.
Orhian Johnson
Performance Coach
Orhian graduated from The Ohio State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Sports and Leisure Studies. Also at The Ohio State University, Orhian was a four year lettermen at Ohio State where he participated in 3 BCS Bowl Games (Fiesta, Rose, Sugar Bowls) 3 Big Ten Titles, and finished his Career as one of 6 Ohio State Football Teams to ever go undefeated. In High School, Orhian played Football, Track, and Basketball. Coming out of HS Johnson was a nationally ranked recruit and a top prospect in the state which garnered him a plethora of college scholarships ultimately choosing The Ohio State As his college of choice.
In 2013, Orhian became a undrafted free agent to the Houston Texans. Finishing the 2013 preseason with the Texans he was later released and entered the CFL, upon completion of the Toronto Argonauts Season Johnson was picked up by the Arizona Cardinals where he finished out the season. The following year he completed another pre season camp with the Cardinals only to later to be released and picked up again by the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts. Upon Completion of the season Johnson returned home and started his journey as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. Orhian has over 10 years of sports performance and personal training experience. Orhian has trained children, athletes, elderly, and general populations with great success.
Orhian has 4 years of experience as Defensive Back Specialist/ skills positional sports performance at the collegiate, high school, and youth levels. Also, he has coached soccer and football at a youth level over 2 years.
Brittany Cooper
Performance and Hitting Coach
My passion for training started when I was first trained in college. I saw results—Stronger, Leaner, Healthier, Faster, Slimmer, and Definitely more Confident; that drove me to understand why and how? Taking a proven scientific method of training to get optimal results is what I like to share with my clients. I truly love helping my clients reach their goals. 2007-2010 Division 1-Athlete and a four-year starter at Austin Peay State University. Collegiate records including all time double plays, single season walks, forth all time in stolen bases and two back-to-back 100 assists seasons 2011 World Tri-Fitness Championship o Placed first in age division. She set the fifth fastest time (all time) on the obstacle course and holds the record for the fastest shuttle run. 2011-2012 Played football for the LFL Tampa Bay Breeze two-way starter at WR/CB, as well as the teams kick returner. 2013-Present currently trains and competes in 5k races.
Nicola Stolworthy
Performance Coach
Nicola Stolworthy relocated to America in 2009 from Norfolk England upon receiving a soccer scholarship to play at The University of Montevallo, where she also graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Kinesiology in 2012. Nicola then started graduate school at The University of Alabama, where she graduated in 2016 with Master Degrees in Exercise Science, and Sports Management. While at the University of Alabama she also assisted for 3 years in the strength and conditioning department with a variety of teams; gymnastics, volleyball, softball, tennis, golf, and all girl and co-ed cheer. After her first year, Nicola became the head intern for Olympic sports, and lead of the all girl and co-ed cheer squads. Also becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) from the NSCA. Nicola was also the Head Soccer Coach for Tuscaloosa United Elite Teams for ages U14 and U12. After graduation, Nicola spent the summer at IMG Academy, in Bradenton Florida, as a strength and conditioning coach for all sports.
Andrew Marsh
Performance Coach
Andrew lived in Baltimore, MD for most of his life, attending Loyola Blakefield High School where he played both lacrosse and football. He then went on to graduate from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Exercise Science and Psychology minor, where he played for the university’s Club Lacrosse team. Andrew has obtained his NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certifications as well as being CPR & AED certified by the American Red Cross. Following graduation, Andrew worked for over 2.5 years as a Personal Trainer and Performance Coach for numerous gyms and sports teams in Baltimore before joining us here at Cooper Sports Performance and Rehab.
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