The Performance Lab
Welcome to The Performance Lab – a new sports performance program at WSFS Bank Sportsplex that is built to make athletes faster, stronger, and more explosive.
MEET THE COACH
Coach CJ Murphy
Head Performance Coach
Coach Christopher Murphy specializes in creating explosive, durable athletes. He has trained athletes of various levels from middle school, high school and collegiate athletes. Coach Murphy brings a detailed, no stone unturned approach of improving the human performance system in strength, speed and athleticism. He offers experiences in bio mechanical analysis in breaking down elite level sprinting and movement mechanics.
Whether you’re preparing for varsity competition, collegiate athletics, or simply striving to become stronger and faster, every training session is tailored to your goals while emphasizing long-term athletic development.
Former D1
Football Player at UNCDegree In
Exercise and Sport ScienceDevelop the Athlete. Build the Person.
The Performance Lab combines weight lifting, on-field speed work, and everything in between — bridging the gap between the weight room and the field to develop elite athletes and push the needle of human performance. Whether the goal is earning a varsity spot, competing at the college level, or simply becoming a faster, stronger athlete, The Performance Lab provides the coaching, structure, and environment to get there
Performance First
We accommodate athletes of all levels, goals, and potential injury limitations, custom-tailoring results-oriented programs designed to improve: Strength,Linear speed and change of direction/agility Explosiveness, Mobility, and Body Composition
Coach-Led Development
Every athlete receives hands-on coaching, individualized feedback, and progressions tailored to their age, experience, and goals.
Individualized Approach
Sessions run in a small-group setting alongside driven, like-minded athletes, and groups are capped at 10 athletes per session so every athlete receives individual coaching and technique correction — not just a workout.
Inside Every Session
Sessions run around an hour and include a dynamic warm-up, speed-specific drills, jumping, running, and some form of weight lifting or strength training — every session fully coached and structured.
Dynamic Warm-Up & Mobility
Preparing the body to move well and stay durable.
Speed Development
Acceleration and top-speed sprint mechanics, broken down and coached in detail.
Agility & Change of Direction
Footwork, deceleration, and cutting that transfers directly to game situations.
Explosive Power
Jump training and plyometrics to build a more explosive athlete.
Strength Training
Functional strength built on fundamental movement patterns, progressed to each athlete’s level.
Long-Term Athletic Development
Programming follows a long-term athletic development model — athletes progress based on training age and ability, not just grade level.
Free Sessions
We will be offering FREE sports performance sessions throughout August to celebrate the launch of The Sports Performance Lab. Claim your spot today!
Free Group Sessions
Session Details
Group Training Plans
Flexible small group sessions designed to help every athlete train consistently and reach their goals.
Training Schedule
- Monday-Thursdays 6:30-7:30, 7:30-8:30, 8:30-9:30. All sessions are over 10 week blocks.
- Individual and team sessions can be privately consulted/scheduled by contacting Coach Murphy to set up a schedule or time outside of the scheduled group sessions.
10 Sessions
- Cost: $250 for 10 weeks of training
- Available to middle and school ages
- Intro session meeting 30 minutes prior to first session signed up
- Must be same day every week for 10 weeks
20 Sessions
- Cost: $500 total (20 sessions)
- Available to middle and high school ages
- Intro session meeting 30 minutes prior to initial class to layout structure
- Must be the same 2 days every week for 10 weeks.
30 Sessions
- Cost: $1000 total (30 sessions)
- Available to middle and school ages
- Intro session meeting 30 minutes prior to initial class to layout structure
- Must be the same 3 days every week for 10 weeks
40 Sessions
- $1250 total (40 sessions)
- Available to middle and school ages
- Intro session meeting 30 minutes prior to initial class to layout structure
- Must be Monday – Thursday every week for 10 weeks.
Team Training
Training blocks designed to raise the performance level of your entire roster. Every program is built around your team's sport, season, and schedule.
Training Schedule
- On-Site Training: Train at The Performance Lab inside WSFS Bank Sportsplex — full access to our state-of-the-art sports performance gym, speed and agility space, and complete weight room.
- Off-Site Training: Our coach comes to you. Training takes place at your club's facility, using speed and agility work plus bodyweight-based strength and conditioning.
1x Per Week
- One session per week, (custom schedule).
- $1,500 — teams up to 15 players
- $2,500 — teams of 16–25 players
2x Per Week
- Two sessions per week, (custom schedule).
- $3,000 — teams up to 15 players
- $5,000 — teams of 16–25 players