Michael Johnson Performance

The Michael Johnson Performance Center was opened in 2007 by President and Founder Michael Johnson, a 4 time Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter. Johnson, a native of Dallas, wanted to create a facility that focused on performance training and increasing an athlete's speed, agility, power, flexibility and quickness. The Center's primary focus group is athletes between the ages of 10 and 18 years old, but also caters to college and pro athletes.

FC Dallas first saw the benefit of using MJP for their performance and conditioning training after several players using MJP for supplemental training saw great results. The decision to join forces was an easy one -- and now, the partnership is a lasting one. In May 2011, MJP and FC Dallas signed a three-year partnership to continue providing players with world class performance training.

FCD makes two trips out to MJP each week to work with its coaches on regeneration and preparation training. MJP sends a coach out to Pizza Hut Park every day as part of their training program. MJP also has a coach at every FCD home game to conduct warm-ups.

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For more information about the Michael Johnson Performance Center, visit our website or call us at 469-424-6572.

The Michael Johnson Performer of the Match is awarded to the player who most embodies the elite athleticism, determination and work ethic that the Michael Johnson Performance Center stands for. At the end of the year the player with the most Performer of the Match awards will be named the Performer of the Season. Previous winners include Kenny Cooper in 2008, Jeff Cunningham in 2009, and eventual MLS MVP David Ferreira in 2010.

2011 Michael Johnson Performer of the Year: Brek Shea

Midfielder Brek Shea had a career year in 2011 as he led FC Dallas back to the MLS Cup Playoffs with a team-leading 11 goals on the year, while also contributing four assists. The young winger logged 44 matches this year with FCD across three competitions. In addition to his club duties, Shea has made a name for himself with the USMNT this year, earning multiple call-ups and starts in several international friendlies. Congratulation to Brek Shea on winning the 2011 Michael Johnson Performer of the Year award!

2011 Michael Johnson Performers of the Match:

Past Michael Johnson Performers of the Year: