TAE - The Athletic Engineers | SJohnson@taeteam.com | (770) 870-7937 (Call/Text)

Welcome to TAE - The Athletic Engineers! We are a sports performance company who specializes in speed development and strives to enhance the athletic ability, character, mind, body, and careers of athletes worldwide. We believe that preparation is an essential component to optimal performance and without adequate preparation performance is limited. We understand that every athlete is unique, therefore, we tailor trainings to fit your needs. Our slogan “Train for the Impossible” is the foundation for our training methods, and by incorporating an innovative approach to workouts, success is inevitable.

Shaka began coaching at a very young age and is currently inspired by coaches across all sports disciplines. She states, “Coaching is my purpose and there’s nothing else I’d rather do!"

Coach Shaka received a track and field scholarship to The University of Georgia in the early 2000’s. Some of her collegiate track and field achievements include:

• 17th in the nation for Women’s Indoor 60m hurdles              
• SEC Indoor Track & Field Champion
• SEC Outdoor Track & Field Champion
• SEC 60m hurdles Bronze Medalist
• SEC Freshman Field Event Athlete of the Year
• SEC Pentathlon Silver Medalist
• SEC Academic Honor Roll
• All East Region Team
• SEC All Second Team
• UGA Most Outstanding Sprinter
• UGA Women’s Track & Field Captain

 

After 16 years (2023), she is still listed on The University of Georgia’s Women’s Indoor Top 10 List in the 55m hurdles and 60m hurdles. 

Coach Shaka has received numerous certifications in order to catapult her coaching career to the next level. She currently holds six certifications:

• USATF Level 2, Track/Field Coach - Sprints, Hurdles, Relays
• USATF Level 2, Track/Field - Sports Science
• USATF Level 2, Track/Field - Jumps
• USATF Level 1, Track/Field Coach
• Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM
• Youth Exercise Specialist, NASM

During her coaching career, she has led several athletes to the Junior Olympics, assisted athletes in obtaining sports scholarships, and also helped NFL athletes improve their 40-yard times. 

She graduated from The University of Georgia with a BSED in Sports Business.

Membership programs are organized as monthly memberships which allow for smaller groups and detailed instruction. TAE - The Athletic Engineers training philosophy is comprised of a quality over quantity methodology and a leadership ethos which focuses on identifying an athletes purpose and gifts.

 

Training Programs will be categorized into event specific groups:

• Speed/Sprints
• 40-YD Dash
• Hurdles
• Mid-Distance
• Long Jump
• Pre-Season Conditioning (all sports)

 Training Duration: up to 1 hour & 30 minutes

 

ATHLETIC ASSESSMENT:

All athletes will perform an assessment prior to beginning a training program

 

TRAINING SCHEDULE:

New Training Season begins every September

 

Fall/Winter: September - February (Training available on Sundays, Mondays, & Saturdays)

Spring: March - May (Training available on Sundays & Mondays)

Summer: June - August (Training days will be available soon)

 

SUNDAY

PROGRAM 

• Session I: Sprints (40yd-400m) with a primary focus on shorter sprints 
• Session II: Long Jump

TIME

• Session I: 1:30pm-3:00pm 
• Session II: 3:00pm-4:30pm

LOCATION 

• Morrow High School / Steele Rd Stadium 4930 Steele Rd., Ellenwood, GA 30294

 
MONDAY

PROGRAM

• Session I: Sprints & Mid-Distance 

TIME

• Session I: 6:30pm-8:00pm

LOCATION

• Chase Maddox Park 601 Tanger Blvd, Locust Grove, GA 30248

 

SATURDAY

PROGRAM 

• Session I: Sprints (40yd-400m) & Hurdles 
• Session II: Mid-Distance/Conditioning

TIME

• Session I: 11:30am-1:00pm
• Session II: 1:00pm-2:30pm

LOCATION

• Southern Crescent Stadium 6231 Garden Walk Blvd., Riverdale, GA 30274

 

MEMBERSHIP PRICING:

• 1 Day/Week $140 monthly 
• 2 Days/Week $195 monthly
• 3 Days/Week $225 monthly

   

*Memberships recur monthly and is billed on the 1st of each month 

*Please note: one session equals 1 day per week; two sessions in a single day equals 2 days per week, etc. Must be the same session(s) weekly

*Training locations, days, and times are subject to change without notice

 

START TRAINING NOW!

 

 

  

 

Non-Membership programs are based on one month only and allows for smaller groups and detailed instruction.

Training Duration: up to 1 hour & 30 minutes

 

ATHLETIC ASSESSMENT:

All athletes will perform an assessment prior to beginning a training program

 

TRAINING SCHEDULE:

New Training Season begins every September

 

Fall/Winter: September - February (Training available on Sundays, Mondays, & Saturdays)

Spring: March - May (Training available on Sundays & Mondays)

Summer: June - August (Training days will be available soon)

 

SUNDAY

PROGRAM 

• Session I: Sprints (40yd-400m) with a primary focus on shorter sprints 
• Session II: Long Jump

TIME

• Session I: 1:30pm-3:00pm 
• Session II: 3:00pm-4:30pm

LOCATION 

• Morrow High School / Steele Rd Stadium 4930 Steele Rd., Ellenwood, GA 30294

 MONDAY

PROGRAM

• Session I: Sprints & Mid-Distance 

TIME

• Session I: 6:30pm-8:00pm

LOCATION

• Chase Maddox Park 601 Tanger Blvd, Locust Grove, GA 30248
   

SATURDAY

PROGRAM 

• Session I: Sprints (40yd-400m) & Hurdles 
• Session II: Mid-Distance/Conditioning

TIME

• Session I: 11:30am-1:00pm
• Session II: 1:00pm-2:30pm

LOCATION

• Southern Crescent Stadium 6231 Garden Walk Blvd., Riverdale, GA 30274
   

NON-MEMBERSHIP PRICING:

• 1 Day/Week $180 a month 
• 2 Days/Week $235 a month
• 3 Days/Week $265 a month

 

*Non-Memberships are based on one month only (registration month)

*Please note: one session equals 1 day per week; two sessions in a single day equals 2 days per week, etc. Must be the same session(s) weekly

*Training locations, days, and times are subject to change without notice

 

REGISTER!

A single training session held in a group setting.

 

*Drop-ins are facilitated by appointment only and tailored to fit the needs of each athlete.

Please contact us for more details 770-870-7937

 

PRICING:

$52.00/Session

Are you ready to get faster? Discover your potential with a complimentary trial session and take a leap towards achieving your goals!

Trial Duration: up to 45 minutes

  

RESERVE YOUR SESSION TODAY! 

 

 

The Athletic Engineers Virtual Training programs are customized to provide coaching from anywhere in the world!

This program helps you to achieve your personal performance goals conveniently and hassle free!

 

Virtual Coaching can be achieved through a variety of methods such as:

• Phone calls
• Video calls (i.e., Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
• Submitting videos and/or photos 

 

Remote sessions are organized as monthly memberships and are scheduled weekly. Typically, sessions last between 15 minutes to 1 hour depending upon the complexity of the topic being addressed.

Submissions must be turned in seven days in advance prior to evaluation.

 

PRICING:

1 Day/Week $120 monthly

 

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION! 

 

 

TAE - The Athletic Engineers has partnered with Nike Camps to host elite year round camps to develop athletes of all calibers. At camp, TAE formulates a multi-faceted approach to improve performance and create memories that will last a lifetime!

 

Each Nike Camp provides a unique experience, therefore content may vary depending on the type of camp. Some topics include:

• Assessments
• Proper Warm-up
• Strength/Conditioning
• Biomechanics
• Starts/Blocks
• Speed Development
• Speed Endurance
• Ground Contact
• Power/Force
• Cool Down
• Nutrition
• Post Camp Plans and More...

 

There's nothing better than investing in yourself! Join us at the next Nike Camp - See you soon!

QUICK GUIDE:

Nike Speed & Track/Field Camps: Click on the location(s) for more information - Jonesboro | Ellenwood

Nike Cross Country Camps: Click on the location(s) for more informtion - XC Ellenwood

 

NIKE SPEED & TRACK/FIELD CAMP IN JONESBORO, GA

 

LOCATION:

Tara Stadium / Hines Ward Stadium

1055 Battle Creek Rd, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236

 

DATES:

• June 8-12, 2026 (Mon-Fri)
• June 24-26, 2026 (Wed-Fri)
• July 6-10, 2026 (Mon-Fri)

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Nike Track and Field Camp T-shirt
• Individual and group instruction
• Specific training programs for specific event and experience level
• Post camp goal setting
• Full and Half Day options available

 

PRICES:

• Full Day $459 ($359 for June 24-26, 2026)
• Half Day $329 ($229 for June 24-26, 2026)
• Pre-Care: $30 additional per day (8:00am-8:45am)
• Post Care: $30 additional per day (3:00pm-4:00pm)

 

SCHEDULE:

• Full Day: 9:00am-3:00pm
• Half Day: 9:00am-12:00pm
• Check-in: 8:45am
• Check-out: 3:00pm (12:00pm for half day campers)

 

LUNCH:

Campers should bring their own lunch and snacks. Concessions will be available for purchase (chips, candy, drinks, etc.)

 

CAMP TUITION PAYMENTS:

Full payment of camp fees must be completed by the first day of the month before camp. For example:

 

• June Camps: final payment is due on May 1
• July Camps: final payment is due on June 1
• August Camps: final payment is due on July 1

 

Any camper with an unpaid balance 10 days before the start of their camp will forfeit all camp fees paid to date and be removed from the camp.

  

EVENTS OFFERED:

• Speed Development
• Sprints
• Hurdles
• Mid-Distance
• Long Jump

 

JOIN US AT NIKE CAMP IN JONESBORO!

 

 

NIKE SPEED & TRACK/FIELD CAMP IN ELLENWOOD, GA

 

LOCATION:

Morrow High School / Steele Rd Stadium

4930 Steele Rd, Ellenwood, Georgia 30294

 

DATES:

• July 20-22, 2026 (Mon-Wed)
   

HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Nike Track and Field Camp T-shirt
• Individual and group instruction
• Specific training programs for specific event and experience level
• Post camp goal setting
• Full and Half Day options available
   

PRICES:

• Full Day $359 
• Half Day $229
• Pre-Care: $30 additional per day (8:00am-8:45am)
• Post Care: $30 additional per day (3:00pm-4:00pm)
  
  
   

SCHEDULE:

• Full Day: 9:00am-3:00pm
• Half Day: 9:00am-12:00pm
• Check-in: 8:45am
• Check-out: 3:00pm (12:00pm for half day campers)
  
   

LUNCH:

Campers should bring their own lunch and snacks. Concessions will be available for purchase (chips, candy, drinks, etc.)

 

CAMP TUITION PAYMENTS:

Full payment of camp fees must be completed by the first day of the month before camp. For example:

 

• June Camps: final payment is due on May 1
• July Camps: final payment is due on June 1
• August Camps: final payment is due on July 1
   

Any camper with an unpaid balance 10 days before the start of their camp will forfeit all camp fees paid to date and be removed from the camp.

  

EVENTS OFFERED:

• Speed Development
• Sprints
• Hurdles
• Mid-Distance
• Long Jump

 

 

JOIN US AT NIKE CAMP IN ELLENWOOD!

 

 

NIKE CROSS COUNTRY CAMP IN ELLENWOOD, GA

 

LOCATION:

Morrow High School / Steele Rd Stadium

4930 Steele Rd, Ellenwood, Georgia 30294

 

DATES:

• July 23-24, 2026

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Nike Track and Field Camp T-shirt
• Individual and group instruction
• Specific training programs for specific event and experience level
• Post camp goal setting
• Full and Half Day options available
  
   

PRICES:

• Fully Day $279
• Half Day $179
• Pre-Care: $30 additional per day (8:00am-8:45am)
• Post-Care: $30 additional per day (3:00pm-4:00pm)

 

 
SCHEDULE:

• Full Day: 9:00am-3:00pm
• Half Day: 9:00am-12:00pm
• Check-in: 8:45am
• Check-out: 3:00pm (12:00pm for half day campers)
  
  

 
LUNCH:

Campers should bring their own lunch and snacks. Concessions will be available for purchase (chips, candy, drinks, etc.)

 

CAMP TUITION PAYMENTS:

Full payment of camp fees must be completed by the first day of the month before camp. For example:

 

June Camps: final payment is due on May 1
July Camps: final payment is due on June 1
August Camps: final payment is due on July 1
 
Any camper with an unpaid balance 10 days before the start of their camp will forfeit all camp fees paid to date and be removed from the camp.

 
 

 

JOIN US AT XC CAMP IN ELLENWOOD!

The Athletic Engineers has collaborated with EDGE to assist athletes with acquiring collegiate athletic scholarships and selecting a major that aligns with their goals and purpose!

EDGE operates on a monthly membership basis to ensure that you stay connected with colleges and coaches at all times!

 

COMING SOON! 

 

The 40-yard dash is a sprint generally used by football players to assess their speed. NFL and collegiate coaches thoroughly evaluate 40-yard dash results when selecting players for their teams.

Now it's your turn! Put your speed to the test and race against the clock in this exhilarating journey to the finish line!

 

Standard timing markers:

• 10-yd line
• 20-yd line
• 40-yd line

*Please note: markers can be changed 

 

Book your next event with us:

• Field Days
• Middle & High School Teams
• College Teams
• Banquets
• Summer Camps
• Corporate Party
• Team Building Experiences

 

PRICING:

CHAMPION

2 hours of 40-yd dash testing

$395

 

ELITE

3 hours of 40-yd dash testing

$545

 

BOOK YOUR EVENT TODAY!

 

 

 

CLOSURE DATES

2026

• January 1-3
• February 14-22
• April 4-12
• April 17-19
• October 5-9
• November 23-27
• December 21-31

 

*Please check the calendar frequently as it is subject to change without notice

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