Trainers

Conor Johnson – Director and Head Trainer, Desert Speed School

With the Desert Speed School since its founding in 2005, Conor is a certified USA Track & Field Coach and certified trainer with the American Council on Exercise with additional certifications in TRX^® training and the Functional Movement Screen^®.  In his time training individuals and teams at the Desert Speed School, he has helped hundreds of local athletes reach their goals on the field, court, and track.         

Conor graduated from North Park University in Chicago, Illinois, where he was a 4-year letter winner and 3-year captain of the track and field team. While on the track and field team, Conor was a two-time All-Conference place winner, a two-time Academic All-Conference selection, set two school records as part of relay teams, and was named 2003 Sportsperson of the Year. He also served as an Assistant Coach for his alma mater following his four years competing.

Carlos Urcadez, Athletic Performance Trainer
The Speed School's newest trainer, Carlos brings energy and a background of personal experience to the athletes he works with.  A National Council of Strength & Fitness-certified instructor, his background includes basketball, football, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Participating in a speed, agility, and strength program while at the high school level helped propel him to All-Region and Team MVP honors in basketball, and inspired a desire to see other athletes achieve similar results.  In addition to his work with Speed School athletes, Carlos also works with the Pima College men's basketball team.  

Luis Quiroga, Athletic Performance Trainer