CSCS
Jawanza Starling
Strength and Conditioning Specialist · Performance Training
Former NFL athlete and experienced coach focused on unlocking measurable performance gains through individualized training systems.
About Jawanza
Hometown
Tallahassee, Florida
Education
- B.S. in Health Management
University of Southern California
Experience
- •Former USC football and baseball athlete
- •NFL experience with Houston Texans and New York Giants
- •Performance coaching across youth, pro athletes, older adults, and weekend warriors
Specialties & Focus Areas
Jawanza's approach is built around these core areas of expertise to deliver measurable results.
Personalized strength and conditioning
Multi-level athlete development
Results-driven performance programming
Credentials & Certifications
Credentials
Certifications
- CSCS
- GOATA
- StrongFirst Kettlebell II
- StrongFirst Bodyweight
- Animal Flow
- Trigger Point
- Vipr
- Pre/Post Natal Training
Where to Find Jawanza
Book a session at any of our locations across South Florida.
Flagship Clinic
5840 SW 68th St, South Miami, FL 33143
Wynwood Studio
Wynwood, Miami, FL
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Insights from Jawanza
Expert perspectives on rehab, training, and performance — straight from the clinic.
weekend warriorsStrength & Conditioning for Weekend Warriors Who Still Want to Compete
A no-nonsense S&C framework for adult athletes who work all week and compete on weekends—strength, conditioning, and recovery that fit real schedules.
7 min read
warm upThe 6-Minute Warm-Up System for Any Sport
Stop skipping warm-ups. This six-minute system prepares your joints, nervous system, and sport-specific patterns so you can train hard without moving like cold glue.
6 min read
load managementLoad Management: The Real Reason You Keep Getting Hurt
If you keep getting hurt after training spikes, the issue is probably load management. Learn how to build capacity without wrecking your body every few weeks.
7 min read
low back tightness after deadliftFix Low Back Tightness After Lifts
Low back tightness after deadlift isn't a badge of honor—it's a warning. Learn the biomechanics, coaching cues, and recovery tactics to pull heavy without your lumbar spine paying the price.
12 min read
kettlebellKettlebells for Universal Fitness
Kettlebell training builds strength, work capacity, and durability through tensegrity, irradiation, and neural drive. Here are 5 movements that translate to fitness gains—and how to use them.
7 min read
GOATAGOATA Movement for Athletes: Why Natural Patterns Matter
How GOATA-informed movement training helps athletes move more naturally, reduce compensation, and transfer gym work into sport performance.
7 min read
Ready to Work with Jawanza?
Take the first step toward recovery, performance, or your next level. Start your personalized performance plan today.