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INNOVATORS OF
HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINING

At 5 Stones Performance, our world-class coaches and specialists bring decades of Olympic, professional, and scientific expertise—uniting proven methods to help athletes achieve their peak potential.

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INNOVATORS OF
HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINING

At 5 Stones Performance, our world-class coaches and specialists bring decades of Olympic, professional, and scientific expertise—uniting proven methods to help athletes achieve their peak potential.

mike cunliffe

FOUNDER / ceo / cpo

accolades and certifications

  • Founder – 5 Stones Performance (5SP)

  • World Athletics - High Performance Level5 Coach (Sprints/Hurdles) – Highest Certification in the world

  • USATF - Level3 High Performance Coach (Sprints/Hurdles/Relays) - Highest Certification in U.S.A.

  • Coached multiple Olympic Games

  • Coached multiple World Championships

  • Coached Athletes from 10 different Federations

  • Coached athletes from NBA, NFL and MLS

  • Coached athletes to world Top 20 status

  • Coached multiple athletes to World Junior/U20 top 5 status including #1  

  • Inventor of Event Specific Demand (ESD) training protocols

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John Chaplin

Principal/Chief Counsel International and Domestic Projects

accolades and certifications

  • Coached 11 World Records in Track & Field

  • Coached 19 Olympic Games Medals (8 Gold)

  • USA T&F Olympic Games Team Head Coach (Sydney)

  • International Track & Field Coach of the Year

  • United States Track & Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame

  • United States T&F Chief of Mission World Athletics World Junior Championships

  • United States T&F Chief of Mission World Athletics World Indoor Championships (Lisbon & Budapest)

  • Chief of Mission for USA T&F (USOC) at Pan-American Games

  • Chief of Mission for USA T&F World Athletics World Cup (Athens)

  • Chief of Mission for USA T&F World Cup (Croatia)

  • Coached 37 NCAA Titles/Gold Medals (Washington State University)

  • Technical Coaches Consultant to 26 Olympic T&F Federations globally: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, France, Guatemala, Greece, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, Romania, Russia, Senegal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

  • Considered an international legend in Track & Field

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Dr. Koichi Tanji

ND, LMHC, CISSN, FMAPS – CHO (Chief Health Officer)

Naturopathic Physician | Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Assistant Professor | Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) | Founder of Sphosh Health and Immunoregenix

Dr. Koichi leads Immunoregenix, a regenerative medicine initiative centered on lipid replacement therapy (LRT), immune system optimization, and advanced diagnostics to support neurological repair and optimization, immune resilience, and optimal aging. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Tanji serves as an Assistant Professor at Bastyr University, where he teaches biochemistry, psychology, and nutrition to graduate students. His work is recognized internationally, and he actively collaborates with clinics and research initiatives in Japan and Europe to help expand access to advanced integrative and cellular regenerative approaches grounded in science and safety. His academic background also includes an AS in Exercise and Sports Science and a BS in Human Nutrition, providing a strong foundation for his work in metabolic health and cellular optimization with a focus on athletic performance. As a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) with earlier careers in sports nutrition and personal training, Dr. Tanji brings a performance- and physiology-based perspective to clinical care. Dr. Tanji is deeply engaged in cross-border innovation, developing educational platforms, wellness programs, and supplement brands for clients in the U.S. and abroad. His work reflects a commitment to scientific rigor, clinical innovation, and a whole-person approach to healing that begins at the cellular level and extends to the mind and spirit.

 

Dr. Koichi Tanji is a dual-licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), specializing in cellular regenerative medicine, neurodevelopmental disorders, and integrative psychiatry. He’s also a Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (FMAPS), Dr. Tanji works extensively with patients facing complex conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, Alzheimer’s, ALS, dementia, chronic fatigue, mold-related illness, PANS/PANDAS, and screen addiction, with a focus on uncovering and treating root causes through a holistic and science-driven model of care. His practice merges functional medicine, nutritional neuroscience and psychotherapy.

accolades and certifications

  • Naturopathic Physician

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Assistant Professor

  • Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN)

  • Founder of Sphosh Health and Immunoregenix

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todd christensen

chief strength officer

Todd is considered one of THE Top Powerlifting coaches worldwide. Impeccable global reputation with contacts and friendships spanning 35+ years into Europe and Asia with federation coaches into various Olympic and Professional sports.

accolades and certifications

  • Coached 27 IPF World Championship Titles

  • Coached 9 World Records in Powerlifting

  • Coached 60 Medals at the IPF World Championships

  • Coached USA Powerlifting 80 National Titles

  • Coached 111 Podium Finishes (Top Three) at the USA Powerlifting National Championships

  • Coached 147 USA Powerlifting Records (59 current – 88 retired) across age divisions

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Dr. Dean Clark

Director of Skeletal Care

accolades and certifications

  • Lead Chiropractor U.S. Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR.

  • Lead Chiropractor NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR.

  • U.S.A Track Team Chiropractor for World Indoor Championships, Barcelona, Spain

  • U.S.A Track Team Chiropractor for World Junior Championships, Annecy, France

  • Olympic Team Chiropractic Physician Sydney, Australia.

  • Lead Chiropractor U.S. National Track and Field Championships- Eugene, OR

  • Lead Chiropractor U.S. National Track and Field Championships-Stanford, CA

  • NFL Pre-season Physicals (Tampa Bay, Florida)

  • U.S. Olympic Trials Eugene, Oregon, Chiropractor Nike Hospitality Center

  • Olympic Team Chiropractic Physician Pre Olympic Camp Dalian, China

  • Olympic Team Trials Eugene, Oregon Chiropractor Nike Hospitality Center

  • Olympic Team Chiropractor Nike High Performance Center London, England

  • Olympic Team Chiropractor Nike High Performance Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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