Elite Speed

Elite Speed, 3985 Horseshoe Lake Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

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About

Elite Speed is an athletic program that offers speed and agility training along with position-specific football training. Athletes can take part in Running Back Training, Wide Receivers Training, DB/LB Training, Offensive Line Training, Drop In Class sessions, Semi-Private Training, Boys Speed & Agility Class, Girls Speed & Agility Class, Youth Coed Speed and Agility Class, and 7v7. The program also offers a Free Trial Session where athletes go through a dynamic warm-up, speed and agility drills, and position-specific football training, and coaches assess each athlete’s skill level to determine the best training fit.

• Schedule: Free Trial Session includes a dynamic warm-up, speed and agility drills, and position-specific football training

Elite Speed states that its mission is to deliver speed and agility training and provide exposure through education, leadership, discipline, and motivation, with the goal that every athlete leaves as a better athlete and a better person. The program describes its role as serving as a resource for boys and girls in the St. Louis Metropolitan area and is built around three stated pillars of success: Aspire, Achieve, Advance. The leadership team includes Cameron James (CEO), Justin Johnson (Sr. Running Back Coach), Eric Bergman (Offensive Line Coach), Pierre Tucker (Defensive Back & Linebacker Coach), Sherond Boyd (Speed & Agility Assistant Coach), and James Walker (Speed & Agility Assistant Coach).

Parent and grandparent testimonials describe changes they have seen in their athletes’ running form, speed, confidence, and overall athleticism after training at Elite Speed, as well as their experiences with speed training, 7v7, and private training tailored to specific sports and positions. Testimonials also mention Coach CJ’s role in providing workouts that are described as challenging and fun, his attention to factors like healthy eating, grades, and respect, and his approach to working with athletes who have specific health needs such as Type 1 diabetes. Multiple families report long-term participation, including training through high school and preparation for college football, and state that they recommend Elite Speed and Coach James to other parents.

Last updated May 24, 2026.

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