About the Performance Unlimited team

At Performance Unlimited in Charlotte, NC, we are dedicated to creating a performance community where everyone can thrive. Our gym combines expert coaching, cutting-edge facilities, and a supportive environment to help you reach your fitness goals. Discover a place where your athletic journey is guided by passion and professionalism.

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About Our Coaches

Our coaches at Performance Unlimited in Charlotte, NC, are more than just trainers; they are passionate professionals committed to your success. Each member of our team brings a wealth of experience and a personalized approach to help you achieve your training objectives. With diverse specialties ranging from elite speed, quickness, agility, strength training to world class sport science, our coaches are here to support and inspire you every step of the way.

John Lytton

Founder

After a collegiate and professional soccer career, John Lytton founded Performance Unlimited in 2010 to close a critical gap in youth athletic development. With a degree in Exercise & Sport Science and certifications including NSCA CSCS, ACSM HFI, ELDOA, and FRC, John has spent over 20 years helping athletes-from beginners to Olympians-reach their potential through movement mastery and long-term development. His experience spans the Carolina Panthers, U.S. Youth National Teams, Charlotte Independence, Army Men’s Soccer, and pro clubs across the NCAA, MLS, NFL, MLB, and NBA. But what sets John apart is his belief that athletic success shouldn’t come at the cost of long-term health. Inspired by movement cultures around the world especially in Brazil-John created a training system rooted in personalized assessments, progressive skill development, and a deep respect for each athlete’s unique journey. Under his leadership, Performance Unlimited has helped over 3,000 athletes move better, compete stronger, and stay in the game longer. Now a parent himself, John sees each athlete not just as a performer, but as a person. His mission: to build strong, healthy, confident young people through positive, purposeful training.

Finn Devine

Sports Performance Coach

Finn Devine is a Sports Performance Coach for Performance Unlimited. Assuming the role in August 2022, Finn has helped youth, college, and professional athletes develop their bodies so they can unleash their full potential in their sport. He currently plays a key role in coaching sessions, assessing athletes, conducting program-wide testing, and parent-athlete communication.

A Charlotte native, Finn graduated from Carmel Christian School in 2021, and has a long history of playing sports, most notably Soccer. His time as a competitive athlete fostered a passion for training and underscored the significance of adequate mental and physical preparation to play your best.

Finn strives to gain relevant knowledge he can provide to better serve athletes, having achieved certifications with the International Sports Science Association (ISSA), Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, and Rock Tape Functional Movement Taping.

In his personal life, Finn is fascinated with bodybuilding, nutrition, sports, music, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Unique Features and Facilities

Performance Unlimited features a spacious, high-ceiling training facility built for serious athletic development and Adult Personal Training. Our custom turf layout supports sprinting, change of direction, and sled work, while our strength zone is equipped with elite-level free weights, racks, and Keiser cable systems-the same technology used by pro athletes for explosive power and control. Unlike any other gym in South Charlotte, we offer private movement assessment stations, access to recovery tools like massage guns and Normatec boots, and a coach-to-athlete ratio that ensures every session delivers focused, individualized attention. Located in the heart of South Charlotte between SouthPark and Ballantyne, with ample parking and a quiet spot behind McAlpine Creek Elementary, we’re the perfect training home for Charlotte’s next generation of athletes.

Top-Notch Training Equipment

At Performance Unlimited, we invest in the same high-performance equipment trusted by professional athletes to deliver elite results at every level. Our facility features Keiser functional cable systems for velocity-based training, power racks with elite barbells and bumper plates, and a full turf lane for sled work, sprint mechanics, and agility drills. Athletes also have access to plyometric boxes, TRX systems, medicine balls, and resistance bands for dynamic, sport-specific movement prep and strength work. Whether you’re developing foundational strength or sharpening game-ready explosiveness, our equipment supports every phase of your athletic journey.

Book Your Discovery Call Session Today

Take the first step towards a high performing lifestyle with a discovery call session at Performance Unlimited in Charlotte, NC. Our team will provide you with a personalized explanation of how we can help you achieve your goals. Schedule your call now and experience firsthand how Performance Unlimited can support your goals.

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