

At AJ Core Performance, I specialize in helping athletes build a resilient mindset, prevent injuries, and elevate sport-specific performance. As a certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, I offer virtual or in-person sessions that combine performance coaching with dynamic mental focus drills. Both physical and mental aspects of training are grounded in scientific principles and includes running mechanics, movement efficiency, injury prevention strategies, and mindset coaching.
Training with me is all-encompassing—designed to support total well-being for peak performance. Together, we’ll train smarter so you can compete harder, with confidence, focus, and strength.
Hardcore Mindset. Core Level Training.


Performance Mindset Coaching
Mindset Coaching is your essential pathway to success, empowering you to become confident, calm, cool, clutch and focused. In each session, I implement effective mental focus drills, breathing techniques, and mind-body movements. My training emphasizes the circle of health, ensuring we establish a strong foundation of both physical capability and mental toughness.
Strength and Conditioning
Enhance your athletic performance with comprehensive training designed to build strength, prevent injuries, and sharpen your competitive edge. As a CSCS-certified coach, I provide tailored sport-specific programs that integrate injury prevention strategies, dynamic skill development, and engaging drills to keep you sharp and game-ready. Each session is customized to meet your performance goals—whether you're building a foundation or striving to reach the next level.

Core, Hips & Pelvis
The powerhouse of your body
A strong core is essential for achieving power, speed, and preventing injuries. If your athlete is facing injuries or pain, it's time to take action—they're too young for that! With my expertise in the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, we will enhance their confidence and strength, increase their power and speed, and implement proven injury prevention and recovery techniques.

Running Performance Coaching
Whether you're new to running or chasing a PR, my training is designed to help you go farther, faster, and stronger. We’ll optimize your running mechanics for efficiency and power, strengthen the muscles that support speed and endurance, and implement injury prevention techniques to keep you consistently on the road or track. Just as crucial, we’ll build your mental resilience—helping you push through tough miles with confidence and focus. Let’s lace up and turn every run into an empowering adventure—where physical strength meets mental toughness.

Virtual Programs
With 17 years of experience in training & coaching, I specialize in core and pelvic health as well as strength and conditioning for youth athletes. I offer diverse programs designed to meet a wide range of goals—from core rehabilitation and pelvic health to sport-specific training and mental performance coaching.
Whether you’re a mom recovering from diastasis recti, a youth athlete aiming to improve strength and focus, or a parent looking to enhance overall well-being, there’s a program for you. Each program is built on science-backed methods and designed for real results.
Discover the program that fits your needs and start your journey to stronger movement, improved mindset, and lasting health—for just $9.99 each.
About Amanda Jackson
With over 17 years of experience & expertise, I’m all about helping athletes build serious mental grit and physical strength.
I’ve experienced the ups and downs firsthand as a former athlete who battled injuries, so I totally get how crucial mental focus, injury prevention, and smart, functional strength training are to crushing your goals.​
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I’m also a current half-marathon runner and strength training enthusiast, so I know firsthand how training hard—and smart—makes all the difference.
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​Living in sunny Tampa Bay with my four energetic boys means life is always buzzing.
I’m dedicated to creating a fun, encouraging, and uplifting environment where athletes of all levels feel supported, motivated, and ready to shine.
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Ready to team up and turn challenges into wins? Let’s do this—stronger, smarter, and with a whole lot of heart!

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National Strength & Conditioning Association
Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS)​
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American Council on Exercise
Certified Health Coach
Behavior Change Specialist
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Fitness Nutrition Coach
Sports Performance Enhancement
Speed, Agility & Quickness Coach
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Barbell Rehab
Strength Training the Post-Operative Client
Low Back Pain Fundamentals
Women Barbell Athletes
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Core Exercise Solutions
Pre/Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist
Pelvis Pro
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NFHS
Field Hockey Coach
Concussion in Sports
ACL Injury Prevention
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PROnatal
Pre/Postnatal Performance Trainer
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Human Kinetics
Strength Training for Baseball
Strength Training for Football
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science
Certifications & Education
