Cheryl McCormick
Gravitational Performance
Founder & Owner
Sports Research Scientist, Instructional and educational Coaching Expert, Adjunct professor, academic/class Content Developer
B.S.S. Sports Science & Sports Studies
M.S.S. Sports Science & Sports Medicine w/
emphasis in Sports Psychology
Ed.D. Student: Sports Management w/ emphasis in Sports Coaching
GRAVITATIONAL PERFORMANCE
WWW.GRAVITATIONALPERFORMANCE.ORG
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EDUCATION
B.S.S. Bachelor’s in Sports Science & Sports Studies
M.S.S. (Honors) Master’s in Sports Science & Sports Medicine with an emphasis in Sports Psychology
Current Doctoral Student (Ed.D.) Sports Management with an emphasis in Sports Coaching and a specialization in Sports Marketing
PUBLISHINGS & DEVELOPMENTS
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McCormick, C.A. (2023-2024). CTE Physiological Aspects of Sports Performance: High-Performance Conditioning Class. Elite Academic Academy, CA.
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Abstract. (2023, July). "Feedback from online youth sport safety training for coaches. National Strength and Conditioning Annual Conference. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Smith, K. A., McCormick, C. A., Cromartie, F. J., Ryan, G. A., Herron, R. L.
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McCormick, C.A. (2022-2023). CTE NIL (Name, Images, and Likeness) Class. Elite Academic Academy, CA.
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McCormick, C.A. (2022-2023). CTE Introduction to Sport Psychology, 1B Class. Elite Academic Academy, CA.
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McCormick, C.A. (2021-2022). CTE Introduction to Sport Psychology, 1A Class. Elite Academic Academy, CA.
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Smith, K. A., McCormick, C. A., Cromartie, F. J., Ryan, G. A., Herron, R. L. Feedback from online youth sport safety training for coaches. National Strength and Conditioning Annual Conference, July 2023. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
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McCormick, C., & Stokes, W. (2022, July 5). Adopting a Preventative Mindset. http://thesportdigest.com/2022/07/adopting-a-preventative-mindset/
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McCormick, C. (2022, May 27). Celebrate Tactical Athletes this Memorial Day. http://thesportdigest.com/2022/05/celebrate-tactical-athletes-this-memorial-day/
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McCormick, C. (2022, July 08). “Predictors of Max Sprint Speed in Professional Male Soccer Athletes” Lead Presenter:
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McCormick, Cheryl, M.S.S.; Author: Herron, Robert, M.A.; Author: Casey, Jason, PhD; Author: Ryan, Greg; Author: Ramirez, Hannah; Author: Horsfall, Cameron; Author: DeJohn, Drew.
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McCormick, C. (2021). A Guide for Parents of Young Athletes. http://thesportdigest.com/2021/12/a-guide-for-parents-of-young-athletes/
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McCormick, C. (2021). Breast cancer and exercise. http://thesportdigest.com/2021/10/breast-cancer-and-exercise/
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McCormick, C. (2021). Out with the old resolutions, in with the new year goals. http://thesportdigest.com/2021/01/out-with-the-old-resolutions-in-with-the-new-year-goals/
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McCormick, C. (2021). The pandemic’s impact on parents of student athletes. http://thesportdigest.com/2021/03/the-pandemics-impact-on-parents-of-student-athletes/
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McCormick, C. (2020). Breathing through the holidays. http://thesportdigest.com/2020/12/breathing-through-the-holidays/
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McCormick, C. (2020). Applying Mental Mindset Techniques to Enhance Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation in Sport (Master’s Thesis).
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McCormick, C. (2020). Does sport participation increase moral development? https://study.com/academy/answer/does-sports-participation-increase-moral-development.html
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McCormick, C. (2020). What are the causes of sports injuries?
https://study.com/academy/answer/what-are-the-causes-of-sports-injuries.html
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McCormick, C. (2020). How can stress cause injury in sports? study.com
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McCormick, C. (2019). How does injury affect sports performance? study.com
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Master's Thesis- Connecting imagery training to reduce injury among athletes with VI and full eye-sight.
AFFILIATIONS
NC State Board Advisor Member for NSCA since 2021-Current
Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), Sig- Group Member
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Member
International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), Member
USA Track & Field Level 1 Coach (USATF), Certified Coach
Director of Mental Performance for Maximum Velocity Athletics- MVA USA Coach Jeremy Fischer
FORMER CERTS
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Licensed in California & NC
CPR & AED/First Aid
Personal Training
Sports Nutrition
"Welcome to Gravitational Performance! My name is Cheryl McCormick. I have worked in the sports industry with coaches and athletes around the United States for many years! I am the Owner and Founder of GP and the School of Sports Science. Additionally, I work as a Sports Research Scientist, an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston Victoria campus in the Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, an Education Class Content Developer, and North Carolina’s State Board Advisor for the NSCA. In my current work for a school in Southern California, I have developed two sports psychology classes and one NIL class. I am currently developing a class on the physiological aspects of sports performance. As a Sports Research Scientist, I aim to provide education in both learning environments for high school and college students while also providing continued education classes for sports professionals at different levels in sports. I have also created several other classes for other organizations in education. I aim to always provide individuals with proven education that drives sports professionals to perform at their best! I look forward to assisting all sports individuals through education first, then practical skills application training.”
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Formerly, Cheryl has competed in 4 sports: Basketball, Cheerleading, Track, and Cross Country. She ran cross country for two years in her earlier years in college. She has always been passionate about the sports industry from the athlete's perspective. However, it wasn't until later in her undergraduate studies that she learned about the science of sports and sports studies. At that time, Cheryl focused on three critical areas: Sports medicine, sport psychology, and sports nutrition. While consulting with athletes of different ages and levels in sports, she realized that there were several essential areas that athletes needed to focus on to achieve the highest performance abilities. Additionally, Cheryl began working with college coaches in various sports as an instructional and educational coaching expert. This is where she started providing insight into sports research to assist coaches with the newest and trending topics in sports and performance!
Cheryl McCormick is a renowned sports science expert and mental coach with extensive experience helping athletes and coaches optimize their performance. She holds a double Master's degree in Sports Science & Sports Medicine with an emphasis in Sports Psychology. She is months away from obtaining her candidacy for an Ed.D. in Sports Management emphasizing Sports Coaching. Cheryl has been involved in coaching and training for over 20 years. Cheryl’s experience spans multiple sports, including track and field, soccer, basketball, golf, football, and baseball.
Cheryl has consulted several coaches at various levels of sports and has helped them develop programs incorporating scientific principles to enhance athlete performance. As a coach, Cheryl believes in a holistic approach to training, which emphasizes the importance of physical development and mental and emotional well-being. Cheryl is also an avid researcher; her work has been published in several academic journals. She is a sought-after speaker at various sports conferences and workshops, and her expertise in sports science has been featured in several media outlets.
Cheryl McCormick’s experience and expertise in sports science puts her in a unique position to help coaches and athletes improve their performance. Her passion for coaching and commitment to scientific principles make her a valuable asset to any training program. Today, Cheryl continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in sports performance through published academic research with others alike. Cheryl focuses on consulting and coaching athletes and coaches and works with adapting parents to healthy training environments and lifestyles for their athletes. To book a free consultation with her, click the link below.
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Shout out to the best of the best nutritional coaches I've ever come across- Coach McCormick for being so kind to provide me and my athletes with help regarding our eating habits and to share her nutritional knowledge with us...thanks for helping us here in South-Africa with your help, our athletes will be able to reach their full potential and that will take them to a higher level in doing what they do best- From all of us, God Bless!
-Track Coach Deidre Michael
Coach-D Athletics
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I couldn’t be more thrilled with my experience with Gravitational Performance & Coach McCormick. She has changed my life immensely in so many different areas – my mental mind set, journaling, exciting moments & stressors, setting short and long term goals for this year as well as my nutrition, and fitness! I’m on the West Coast & she is on the East but she sends me weekly videos, notes, texts & calls. The long distance doesn’t even matter because it feels like she is right by my side. If anyone is looking for some help in any of these areas – I would in absolutely no doubt recommend her! She deserves more stars than I can count!
-Jacqulyn Stanton
Vice President of Sales
Brad Schmett Real Estate Group
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Cheryl is professional and passionate and very knowledgeable about fitness and health all while being a mother of 2 boys and a wife!
-Yesenia Catalano
Cheryl has always been a fit motivated athlete and has always inspired me to do better. I've known her for over 10 years and she has 'Benjamin button syndrome' meaning she gets younger with age. Even after 2 kids! I do anything she says!! She has always supported my green juice business too as she knows the importance of health and balance. Thanks For gravitating my fitness!
-Veronica Wheat Kress
Owner and Founder of Chef V Green Drinks
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Cheryl is very professional and helpful when it comes to fitness and eating right! Great person all around and very knowledgeable
-Daniel Osburn
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I learned a lot from this Mental Performance Camp. My favorite area that we went over in this camp was Nutritional value. Also, this camp gave me more mental courage, and I believe that mental is very important for sports. This Mental camp made me change the way I think as an Athlete. It was a very good camp if you want to improve on yourself and your mental mindset.
-Tyler Vickers (Football Athlete)
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I enjoyed the mental part of the Mental Performance Camp, which helped calm you and your brain.
-Cayden Storrs (Baseball Athlete)
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I have really enjoyed this camp because of the well-thought-out and relevant topics! Everything I learned helped me become a better athlete in areas that I didn’t expect. I think a key topic we went over was the nutrition unit. I learned about how important that is and how much it impacts me, especially as a runner. I’ve made new goals and habits and am seeing a significant impact on how I feel. Thank you so much for such an awesome opportunity to grow as an athlete!
-Ava Talbot (Cross Country Athlete)
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