Story By Coach Bjorn Jansen
The stopwatch might measure progress in athletics, but the coach and athlete relationship fuels long-term development. At SpeedPro in Wimbledon, we believe this relationship is the foundation of everything we do. Whether improving Speed Endurance, navigating setbacks, or peaking for championships, a strong connection between coach and athlete drives better decisions, trust, and results.
Coaching Is About Connection
At SpeedPro, coaching is not just about writing sessions or correcting technique. It’s about listening, guiding, and adapting. We coach sprints and middle distance from 100m to 800m, and no two athletes follow the same path. We value trust, respect, and clear communication in every relationship.
When the connection is right, athletes feel safe pushing limits. They understand that feedback is honest and grounded in their best interest. That’s especially important when training involves the physically and mentally demanding elements of Speed Endurance, which requires belief in the plan and the person delivering it.
Speed Endurance Training Needs Trust
Speed Endurance is a cornerstone of championship performance for sprinters and middle-distance athletes. It’s where power, pacing, and mental resilience all meet. But building it is tough. It involves discomfort, consistent progression and sharp attention to recovery.
That’s where trust in your coach matters. Athletes must believe in the timing and structure of their training. At SpeedPro, we taper with precision and plan sessions that make the athlete faster when it counts, not just tired all season. It’s a shared journey that only works when coach and athlete are aligned.
Individual Coaching Creates the Right Environment
We design our programmes around the individual, not a one-size-fits-all structure. That might mean reducing the training volume, or increasing exposure to Speed Endurance sessions for an 800m athlete targeting the summer championship season.
The right environment encourages feedback and accountability from both sides, which is why we believe the 50/50 rule works. Coaches bring experience and guidance, while athletes bring energy, openness, and effort. When that balance is in place, performance follows.
At SpeedPro, we treat this relationship like a partnership. We ask our athletes to take ownership of their journey. In return, we offer clarity, attention to detail and unwavering support. It’s not just about running fast, it’s about building good habits that last beyond the track.
Wimbledon-Based Coaching That Builds Champions
Our work is grounded in the local community. Based in Wimbledon and Barnes, SpeedPro attracts young athletes from across South West London who want more than just training. They want coaching that works, results, and a group that values hard work, progression, shared ambition and most importantly, enjoyment.
Whether an athlete runs the 100m or the 800m, Speed Endurance training will always feature in their programme. But how it’s delivered and how an athlete responds depends on the strength of the coach–athlete bond.
Long-Term Progress Comes from Mutual Respect
Success in athletics is never guaranteed. Injuries, nerves, competition pressure are all part of the journey. But when a coach and athlete share mutual respect, they can manage those moments with clarity and confidence.
That’s what sets SpeedPro apart. We coach beyond the stopwatch. We look at the person behind the performance, build the programme around them, and have fun doing it.
