GRAVITATIONAL
PERFORMANCE
About
Welcome to Gravitational Performance, a leading platform dedicated to advancing research, publication opportunities, and continuing education for coaches, athletes, and parents of athletes. Our core belief is that ongoing learning and scientific inquiry are essential for optimizing athletic performance and supporting athlete development. We are committed to providing access to innovative research, scholarly publications, and educational courses that deepen understanding in areas such as sports science, mental performance, sports medicine, nutrition, and athlete management. Our goal is to foster a community where professionals and enthusiasts can stay informed about the latest advancements, share knowledge, and contribute to the growth of sports science and athlete support. Through our programs, we aim to empower coaches, athletes, and parents with evidence-based strategies, progressive methodologies, and opportunities for professional development, ensuring they can elevate their practice and support athletes in reaching their full potential safely and sustainably.
Since 2008, Gravitational Performance has impacted thousands of coaches and student-athletes in high school and collegiate sports around the U.S. through course development, coaching, and education. Currently, serving schools in California, Texas, and North Carolina.
Services
1:1 High-Performance Therapy Coaching For All High Performers
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Offerings: Personalized coaching sessions for athletes and High Performance Therapy Coaching for high performers across disciplines.
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Target Audience: Individual athletes and high-performing individuals looking to optimize their personal and professional performance.
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Objective: To offer tailored coaching that focuses on individual goals and performance enhancement through sessions led by Coach McCormick, promoting growth and achievement in various high-performance areas.
Professional Development & Continued Ed. For Sport Performance Coaches
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Offerings: Cutting-edge training materials and resources focused on mental coaching and sport performance strategies.
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Target Audience: Sport performance coaches and consultants who are keen on staying updated with the latest advancements in their field.
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Objective: To provide ongoing education that empowers coaches and consultants to implement innovative techniques and methodologies in their leadership and practice.
Academic Curriculum Development For Schools in the US
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Offerings: Collaborative development of CTE (Career and Technical Education) sport-related curricula at a scholarly level.
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Target Audience: Schools and educational institutions across the United States.
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Objective: To partner with schools in creating and enhancing academic programs that deliver robust sports education, preparing students for careers in the sports industry.
Professional Courses, Cert Programs, Workshops
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Offerings: A variety of scholarly and scientific research courses, certificate programs, and interactive workshops.
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Target Audience: Athletes, coaches, parents, and college students.
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Objective: To deliver comprehensive educational experiences that enhance knowledge and practical skills in sports science, research methodologies, and evidence-based practices.
GRAB YOUR
MEMBERSHIP
We offer three distinct membership tiers tailored to suit every level of engagement and expertise. Join us today to transform your sports journey with our flexible membership options!
Basic Membership (Free): Perfect for beginners, it includes access to basic content, limited GP articles, discounts on enrichment programs, monthly newsletters, and more!
Premium Membership ($50 Monthly): Dive deeper with comprehensive resources, enhanced community opportunities in full access to webinars, 10% off enrichment programs, 1x month meeting (30 min) with Coach McCormick, full access to GP articles, and more! Great for parents, athletes, and coaches!
VIP Membership ($150 Monthly): Experience 1:1 coaching with Coach McCormick 2x month (30 min ea.), early access to webinars, all access webinars, all access to video content library of modules, all access to online journal publications, all access to PDF/Video recordings to short courses & webinars, 15% off enrichment programs, monthly newsletters, all access to GP articles, and more! Great for parents of athletes, coaches, business owners, and all high performers!
Textbooks with Mental Performance Training, Workshops, Periodicals/GP Journal Publications, Workbooks, Worksheets For Schools, Coaches, Parents, and Athletes
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School Of Sports Research Science
Welcome to
Discover our expansive array of certificate training programs and enrichment courses tailored to support school sports teams, independent athletes, and all students eager to explore future opportunities. Our offerings are meticulously designed to enhance skills, promote teamwork, and foster athletic development while also providing Career Pathway courses. Our CP courses empower student-athletes and non-athletes alike to learn about diverse career paths, prepare for college, and get a head start on their futures. Whether you're part of a school team or striving for individual athletic or career excellence, our programs are crafted to meet a wide range of interests and abilities. Join us today to elevate your skills, explore future prospects, and achieve both your sports and career goals.
Kinesthetic Imagery Training 101
This enhanced 1-month online training program offers daily cutting-edge kinesthetic imagery training experiences specifically designed for student-athletes. By focusing on key muscle groups during fundamental movements, the course immerses athletes in vivid mental imagery of high-speed and endurance exercises. This targeted approach sharpens body awareness and empowers athletes to master breathing control in challenging situations, leading to improved performance and resilience. Sign-up to learn more about KIT101.
EDUCATION THAT WILL GET YOU SOMEWHERE
You might have some answers that have helped your performance and academic goals, but for some reason, you are still struggling to figure out how to reach your optimal performance abilities.
You continue trying to mirror what people tell you on social media or what has worked for other athletes, but you are still not seeing your fullest potential. So, you grab self-help books at the bookstore, take a few camps...and still, nothing.
At Gravitational Performance, we have a unique and successful approach with our athletes that other sports organizations do not. We work with our student-athletes and parents based on their current, mid-term, and final sports and academic goals. This means that while many athletes want to get a full-ride athletic scholarship to a top-level university or become professional athletes, having a solid understanding of how to get there is mandatory. We educate on the fundamentals of dedication and performance training and focus on a three-step process that implements mental and physical components from the highest and most credible scientific approaches. While dedicated to developing athletic profiles for collegiate-bound athletes, Gravitational Performance is about creating a well-rounded student-athlete and taking them to their highest level of potential. GP is not an organization that gives false hope. Our student-athletes understand that it takes work, motivation, and drive to be at their best performance year-round.
Owner & Founder
Coach, Cheryl McCormick, Ed.D. (c), M.S.S., USATF-1
B.S.S. Sports Science & Sports Studies
M.S.S. Sports Science & Sports Medicine with an emphasis in Sports Psychology and a specialization in Sports Marketing
Ed.D. Candidate: Sports Management with an emphasis in Sports Coaching and a specialization in Leadership
Sports Research Scientist, Instructional & Educational Coaching Expert, Educational Content Developer (SME), Sports Management
Cheryl McCormick is a distinguished scholar and founder of Sports Research Science and Studies, whose seminal work has contributed significantly to the advancement of the field. Holding a Double Master's degree in Sports Medicine and Sports Science and a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science in Sports Studies, Cheryl McCormick has developed a profound understanding of the intricate relationships between sports performance, sports science, sports nutrition, sports psychology, and sports medicine. In 2010, she was appointed to the position of Sports Research Scientist, which requires sports professionals to possess a double master's degree in relevant fields and demonstrate a strong background in sports studies. At the highest level, these scholars can pursue an Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.) to develop further their expertise in educating others on the most recent research findings in sports science, sports studies, sports medicine, and sport psychology. This position aims to assist coaches, athletes, parents, and all other sports professionals in the personal and professional development of sports and performance. Through her pioneering work, Cheryl McCormick aims to empower coaches, athletes, and parents across various levels of sport to make informed decisions and achieve their goals through her cutting-edge research and educational content that has been delivered through her sport organization, Gravitational Performance and School of Sports Research Science. Additionally, she has developed several academic classes for schools on sports psychology, sports marketing, physiological aspects of sports performance, and NIL.
Partnering with Schools around the U.S.
Who We Work With
We are focused on developing the entire student-athlete—from the earliest ages to their elite and professional careers. We aim to educate coaches to advance their coaching philosophies and work ethics. Our qualified 17-year veteran works closely with military-bound special forces operators, CEOs, and others to maximize their performance outcomes in challenging environments.
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Coaches on Personal Growth & Athletic Development
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College-Bound Athletes and all high-performers who want to take their athletic careers to the highest level
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Universities, e-Sports, Military, CEOs, Performing Arts
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From the earliest ages
of 7 on up! Elementary, Junior High, High School, College, Elite, Professional
What We Provide
We collaborate with leading organizations across the United States to deliver unparalleled performance, nutrition, recruiting, and training outcomes for our athletes. Our services include crafting comprehensive high-performance resumes tailored to prepare athletes for the next stages of their athletic careers—whether they are college-bound, elite, or professional. Additionally, we develop detailed athlete profiles for each Gravitational Performance (GP) athlete, enabling precise tracking of mental and physical assessment progress.
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