SpeedPro

Coaching
Team in Wimbledon.

Qualified coaches, one clear method: speed, progression and the small margins that win.

SpeedPro head coach Bjorn Jansen at the track in Wimbledon
Head Coach

Bjorn Jansen.

Bjorn founded SpeedPro after an international sprint career in which he was a four-time All-American and a Junior and Senior Oceania and New Zealand Champion, all in the 200m and 400m. A UK Athletics-qualified coach, he has coached at Hercules Wimbledon since 2013.

His athletes race across the sprint to middle-distance pathway, from 100m to 1500m, and have won medals at county, regional and national level, including at the English Schools Championships. That breadth means he can guide athletes as they move between events, building speed, endurance and race execution without losing what makes them fast.

Bjorn draws on his own racing experience to help athletes move efficiently, train with purpose and progress with confidence through each stage of their development.

“I want every athlete to leave a session knowing exactly why they did it, and how it moves them forward. Good coaching is not about more work, it is about the right work at the right time. Whether an athlete is new to the track or chasing a national medal, my job is to help them understand their training so they keep progressing.”

Bjorn
SpeedPro assistant coach Kate Whorton with her London Marathon finisher medal
Assistant Coach

Kate Whorton.

Kate is an England Athletics-qualified assistant coach and a qualified track judge. Her love of athletics began at school, where she competed at school and county level in cross-country and multi-events, regularly racing hurdles, 800m and the 4x100m relay and competing in long jump and shot put.

As an adult she has completed road races from 5km to the marathon, all for the love of running rather than for records. Kate began helping with Hercules Wimbledon juniors in 2017, when her two children joined the club’s 7-ups group, and gained her coaching qualifications to turn that volunteer role into a regular commitment.

“Young athletes should train and compete because they enjoy it. They can have masses of natural talent, but if they are not enjoying it, or are competing under pressure from others, they will not reach their potential. As a parent, assistant coach and official, I support, encourage and safeguard every athlete we work with.”

Kate
SpeedPro assistant coach Stu Barnes with his 2019 London Marathon finisher medal
Assistant Coach

Stu Barnes.

Stu’s connection with Hercules Wimbledon began when his daughter joined the club’s 7-ups programme. Since then, he has been an active member of the club community as a parent and supporter, and is delighted to now contribute more directly to the development of young athletes by working towards his England Athletics coaching qualification.

As a junior athlete, he competed in the 100m, 200m and 400m at district, county and South of England level through to under-18 level. As an adult, he has enjoyed the challenges of endurance running, completing marathons and several ultramarathons over the past 10 years.

Beyond the track, Stu works as a professional leadership coach, helping people build confidence, navigate challenges and achieve their goals. He brings this experience to athletics, with a particular interest in helping young athletes develop their self-awareness and resilience, learn from setbacks and take ownership of their development.

“Athletics is about more than physical performance. It’s an opportunity for young people to discover what they’re capable of, build confidence and learn about themselves along the way. I want to encourage athletes to stay curious, make their own choices and recognise their progress, helping them develop not just as athletes, but as young people.”

Stu
Athletes

Athlete Leadership Group.

Five SpeedPro athletes help lead the group. They set the tone at training, welcome new athletes and give every member of the programme someone to talk to.

Meet the Leadership Group
  • SpeedPro athlete Neva Jansen of Belgrave Harriers with her discus at the 2026 U18 National Championships

    Neva JansenLeadership Group.

  • SpeedPro athlete Thomas Whorton on the track at the 2026 Surrey County U18 Track and Field Championships

    Thomas WhortonLeadership Group.

  • SpeedPro athlete Amelia Barnes with her U16 4x300m relay bronze medal at the 2026 Surrey County Relay Championships

    Amelia BarnesLeadership Group.

  • SpeedPro athlete Beatrice Eminson on the start line at the 2026 Surrey County Track and Field Championships

    Beatrice EminsonLeadership Group.

  • SpeedPro athlete Alex Hughes on the indoor track at Lee Valley during the 2026 indoor season

    Alex HughesLeadership Group.

What We Coach

Sprints and middle-distance

SpeedPro works with junior athletes who want to improve, whether just starting out or already competing. Whether your athlete is a sprinter or middle-distance runner, our proven system helps them progress.

What SpeedPro stands for

The point of difference.

SpeedPro is built on three principles. Together they shape how every athlete trains, races and develops: disciplined, progressive, and obsessed with the small margins that win championships.

  1. Speed

    Develop the physical qualities required for performance. Whatever the distance, speed remains a critical component of success.

  2. Progression

    Athletic development is a journey. The best performances are the result of consistent progression over time, not a single session.

  3. The Dot

    The marginal gain. The moment that separates first from second. The full stop in our name is our signature: the mark of a finished, decisive detail.

Get Involved

FREE Trial Sessions.

Meet the coaches at the track. Book two free trial sessions at Wimbledon Park and see how SpeedPro coaches sprints and middle-distance.