SPEEDPRO
coaching team
"SPEED" is our commitment to training and racing correctly, while "PRO" represents the progression to the pursuit of excellence.
Lead Coach
Bjorn Jansen
Bjorn is a UK Athletics-qualified coach and has been coaching at Hercules Wimbledon since 2013.
Speed Pro; was founded by Coach Bjorn, a 4-time All-American (200m & 400m), Junior and Senior Oceania and New Zealand 200m and 400m Champion.
Bjorn wants to use his international experience and competition knowledge to help athletes develop good movement and technique to train correctly to gain fast results.
“At Speed Pro, we aim to create a community of passionate, performance-minded athletes of all ages and abilities.” – Coach Bjorn.
Assistant Coach
Kate Whorton
Kate is an England Athletics-qualified assistant coach and qualified track judge (official). Kate's love for athletics and running began as a child at school. Competing in school and county-level competitions in cross-country and multi-athletic events with frequent participation in hurdles, long jump, shot put, 800m and 4x100m relay.
As an adult, Kate has completed many long-distance road races from 5km to marathon (all for the love of running rather than records!). She is passionate about keeping active and healthy for a sound body and mind. Kate has been assisting Hercules Wimbledon juniors coaching since her two children joined '7-ups' in 2017 and, from a volunteer role, gained coaching qualifications to help with a more regular commitment.
"I strongly believe in young athletes participating in training and competitions because they enjoy it. They can have masses of natural talent, but if they don't enjoy it or are competing under pressure or duress from others, they will not achieve their potential. As a parent, assistant coach, and official, I support, positively encourage, and safeguard all athletes we work alongside". - Coach Kate
Athletes' Representative
Neva Jansen
Neva is the athlete representative. Neva is part of the High-performance Potential squad for Discus and one of the UK's top junior discus throwers who understands the pressures of performing on the big stage as a Junior.
Neva's role as the Athletes' representative is to support all athletes across the programme, to encourage, support, listen and ensure the Athletes have someone they can communicate with.
Neva will play an active role during our training sessions and Live Workouts and has completed her Athlete Support qualification with UK Athletics. Neva volunteers as a coach across all events for the weekly 7ups sessions.
Connect, compete and explore the culture of Athletics
The sport of athletics is one of the most rewarding decisions you will ever make. A global sport, the opportunities are significant, and we are here to help you on your journey.
High-Performance Programme.
Accelerate your athletic development with a smarter approach to high-performance training.
The Programme
For athletes aged 11+ who are developing all-round skills through multiple sports. The focus is on building fundamental movement, fitness, and enjoyment while laying the groundwork for future athletic progress.
For emerging athletes beginning to show strong potential. This stage builds core athletic ability, introduces structured training, and develops the habits needed for long-term success.
For athletes preparing to step into a high-performance environment. Training is tailored to meet higher demands, emphasising discipline, consistency, and competition readiness.
or athletes established in the performance pathway, who are focused on excelling in an elite environment, these athletes train and compete at the highest level with distinction.
Questions? Answers.
What ages is SpeedPro for?
Our main groups are for athletes aged 11+, with beginner and advanced squads available.
Do you offer coaching for beginners?
Absolutely. We work with athletes of all abilities, starting with technique and gradually building speed and strength.
Do you compete in club championships?
Yes. Our athletes compete proudly for Hercules Wimbledon AC or other clubs, but they train with us to get better results.
How is SpeedPro different from a regular athletics club or training groups?
Yes. SpeedPro offers small-group, personalised coaching that focuses on developing each athlete’s potential rather than just providing access to facilities.
Do I need to bring anything to the trial sessions?
They should bring suitable sports kit, trainers or spikes (if they have them), and a water bottle. We’ll take care of the rest.
What happens after the free trial?
We’ll discuss which training group fits your athlete and send you full joining information, including costs and memberships.
Is your coaching team qualified?
Yes, the SpeedPro Coaching team members are all qualified UK Athletics coaches; more details on Coach Bjorn's Power of 10 profile.
Do you have training/coaching sessions during the week?
We do have training sessions during the week at Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club. If you are interested in joining the High-Performance Programme, please contact me.
How do I manage my account?
High Performance Athletes, please log in here to manage your account.
Where are you located?
Do you do any One-to-One coaching?
Yes, we do, but only at certain times of the year. Please get in touch with us here.
Partnerships
Recognised Coaching
We’re proud to be affiliated with the governing bodies of the sport and work closely with Hercules Wimbledon AC to provide competitive opportunities for our athletes.
