Middleton MethodBuild Athletes. Build Leadership Excellence. Practical systems designed by Coach Mike Middleton. For teams and individuals. Where success and your future meet!
Movement diagnostics, performance metrics, and intent profiling to expose constraints, unlock leverage points, and create clarity fast.
Strength, speed, and resilience developed with precision—layered systems, intelligent load, and repeatable execution.
Decision-making, communication, and standards that translate from training to competition to the boardroom.
The Middleton Method
The Middleton Method is a holistic system designed to unlock athletic excellence and personal growth. Built on a foundation of scientific research and real-world success, it combines elite physical development, mental performance training, leadership cultivation, and high-level consulting services.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, or organization, The Middleton Method delivers customized solutions rooted in evidence-based practices and refined through decades of on-court and in-the-field experience. It's not just about training harder—it’s about training smarter, leading stronger, and thinking bigger.
Core Pillars
- • Growth Mindset & Mental Toughness
- • Athletic Performance & Movement Mastery
- • Leadership Development & Character Building
- • Strategic Consulting for Teams, Clubs & Programs
Programs
Why Vertical Matters
At high levels of sport, skills matter—but speed, agility, quickness, and power are what get you on the court and keep you there. These aren’t just natural gifts—they’re trainable qualities. That’s the foundation of Vertical Leap Unleashed.
What You’ll Gain
This 8-week program is designed to help athletes become more explosive, balanced, and confident in their vertical abilities. It focuses on:
- General Strength
- Landing Mechanics & Stability
- Speed & Power for Jumping
Every session is part of a structured, periodized plan to safely and effectively build your vertical. By following the program, using proper technique, and committing to the process—you’ll increase your vertical, reduce injury risk, and elevate your game.
How It Works
- Progresses weekly to safely increase training load
- Includes 3 sessions per week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Focuses on form, intent, and recovery
- Built-in testing to track measurable gains
- RPE logging and notes to build athlete awareness
Real Results
Hundreds of athletes have used this exact system and seen results. You won’t be the exception—as long as you show up and put in the work, you will win. Period.
Work With Me — Coach Mike Consulting
Take your athletes, team, or organization to the next level with personalized coaching and consulting. In-person or virtual.
Performance Tools & Resources
Practical tools athletes and coaches can use right away — charts, recovery guides, warm-ups, and training recommendations. All downloadable.
In-person performance training sessions hosted at Life Time Johns Creek. Access to a world-class facility designed for high-performance athletes.
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