Vernon Griffith II
- AWARD WINNING STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
- 2022 NSCA TRAINER OF THE YEAR
- PUBLISHED AUTHOR
- INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER
Vernon Griffith is a seasoned Performance Coach with more than 15 years of experience working with a diverse range of clients, including professional athletes from the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, Ultimate Fighting Championship, National Hockey League, and Olympic competitors, as well as hundreds of disabled veterans and military special operations personnel.
As the founder of Performance Explored LLC, Vernon specializes in developing mobility and strength through an innovative, movement-based approach. His methodology has made him a sought-after coach for universities and professional sports organizations around the world.
Vernon is a published author, international speaker, consultant, and two-time award-winning strength coach. He holds multiple college degrees and the highest distinction in strength and conditioning certification — the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS*D). He also served on a National Strength and Conditioning Association committee to help revamp the CSCS certification, influencing the educational standards of the strength and conditioning profession.
In addition, Vernon hosts the Performance Explored Project, where he bridges the gap between philosophy and real-world application by interviewing many of the country’s leading performance coaches.