Story By Bjorn Jansen
At SpeedPro, coaching should involve more than standing by the track with a stopwatch; it's about building relationships, creating tailored pathways for each athlete, and helping individuals unlock their full potential.
We specialise in coaching athletes from 100m to 800m at Wimbledon Park Athletics Track. What sets us apart is the sessions and how we approach every athlete's development. If you want to sharpen your sprint finish, break your 800m personal best, or take your performance seriously, SpeedPro's high-performance programme focuses on one thing: helping you progress.
A Personal Approach to Coaching
At SpeedPro, coaching means treating every athlete as an individual. SpeedPro is not a one-size-fits-all squad. We assess each athlete and build a programme that reflects their development stage, ambitions, and event focus.
Our coaching approach recognises that what works for a 100-meter sprinter won't work for an 800-meter athlete. We balance each individual's endurance, speed, strength, and recovery differently. At SpeedPro, you won't find generic sessions here. We build tailored plans focused on the demands of sprints and middle-distance events.
We also understand that real progression takes time. It's not about short-term quick fixes; it's about long-term development.
We Put the Athlete First
What makes coaching at SpeedPro truly different is that the athlete always comes first. We design training around each athlete's goals, competition schedule, and life commitments. This balance is essential for consistent improvement, particularly for younger athletes still developing physically and mentally.
We also pride ourselves on fostering a team environment. Even though every programme is for the individual athlete, the group works together with one shared goal: helping each other improve. It's about bringing out the best in each athlete, whether they are national finalists or just starting in competitive athletics.
Our coaching structure includes clear communication, regular feedback, and honest conversations about performance. We set high standards because we know you're capable of more.
Why Our Coaching Works for Sprints and Middle Distance
SpeedPro is not just another athletics group. Our focus is 100m to 800m, and our coaching is designed specifically for these distances. We work with athletes to develop the right combination of speed, endurance, technique, and race intelligence.
Our coaching emphasises acceleration mechanics, race rhythm, and efficient power output for sprinters. For middle-distance runners, pacing control, lactic tolerance, and developing championship-level race strategies are key.
We avoid junk mileage and meaningless sessions. Everything we do has a purpose, designed to prepare you for your goals, whether club championships, county championships, or national events like English Schools.
Coaching for Championships, Not Just Training Sessions
Training is essential, but competing is where it counts. That’s why our coaching is always geared toward peaking at the right time. We prepare our athletes not just physically but mentally and emotionally to handle the pressures of big races.
Tapering, sharpening, and understanding how to execute under pressure are all essential parts of our coaching programme. We work with athletes to plan their seasons properly, making sure that hard work is rewarded with big performances when it matters.
Recent success stories from our Surrey and SEAA Championships group prove our methods work. Athletes have delivered personal bests, made finals, and won medals because their coaching has been targeted, detailed, and structured around their competitive goals.
Coaching at Wimbledon, Built on Trust and Results
Training with SpeedPro at Wimbledon means joining a coaching group that believes in your potential. We coach with honesty, high standards, and a focus on athlete progression.
If you’re serious about your progression in athletics, and you’re 11 or older, we’d love to hear from you. Trials are available, and we’re ready to build the next stage of your athletics journey together.
SpeedPro is not just a training group; it’s a place where athletes build lasting success through quality coaching.
