London . Speed coaching

Olympians
coaching
speed.

Driven by performance, we develop faster, more explosive athletes — from the next generation of footballers to elite and professional sprinters. Adam Gemili and Antonio Infantino’s coaching is built around world-class sprint principles, helping athletes unlock speed, power and performance when it matters most.

Train with purpose. Get faster. Perform at your peak.

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Led by 2 Olympic sprinters

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  • 2 OlympiansOn the track with you
  • GB + ItalyTwo international careers
  • Lee ValleyLondon training bases
  • Sprint + FootballAnd nobody else

Who we coach

Sprinters & Footballers

Tailored speed programmes designed to maximise performance on the track and the pitch.

Sprinters training in the blocks at GEM Collective

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Elite Sprint Group

Pro & good domestic level · Mornings at Lee Valley

A world-class sprint programme, built for athletes who want to perform at their highest level.

Our programme has been developed through years of experience working alongside and refining methods with some of the world’s leading sprint coaches. Every phase is programmed with intent — from general preparation and foundation work through the winter, to specific sprint development and competition-phase training designed to have you performing at your best when it matters most.

Train mornings at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, with Antonio and Adam overseeing the programme every step of the way. You’ll train alongside international-level athletes and sprint medalists, creating a competitive environment that challenges you to raise your level every session.

  • Block starts
  • Drive phase
  • Max velocity

Train times

  • Mon–Fri7:00am & 8:30amLee Valley Athletics Centre

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Under-14 footballers doing acceleration work at GEM Collective

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Footballers

Under 14s · Grassroots to Academy level · Private group sessions

Build the foundations for speed.

We develop acceleration, top speed, change of direction, repeat sprint ability and the ability to apply force effectively. Through expert sprint mechanics and movement coaching, we help young footballers become faster, more powerful and more efficient on the pitch.

We don’t just make footballers faster — we teach them how to produce and transfer force efficiently so that speed translates directly to performance on the pitch. Sessions combine acceleration, sprint mechanics, pitch-specific fitness and change of direction, developing players who can accelerate, decelerate, turn and repeat high-intensity efforts when it matters most.

  • Under 14s
  • Acceleration
  • Hamstring health

Train times

Train with us three evenings a week, with sessions running 18:30–19:30:

  • Mon6:30–7:30pmLee Valley Athletics Centre
  • Tue6:30–7:30pmWillesden Sports Centre
  • Fri6:30–7:30pmSutcliffe Park Track

Elite sprint coaching. Football-specific performance. One goal: make you a better athlete on the pitch.

All coaches are safeguarded and first aid trained.

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The coaches

TWO OLYMPIANS COACHING SPEED

Having both retired from international competition, sprint coaching is now our full-time focus. Our experience at the highest level is dedicated to developing the next generation of athletes and helping established sprinters reach their next level.

Adam Gemili, GB Olympic sprinter and GEM Collective coach

Adam Gemili

A three-time Olympian, European 200m Champion and World 4x100m Champion, with a 15-year career at the highest level of sprinting. He was the first British man to break both the 10-second 100m and 20-second 200m barriers, and finished fourth in the 200m at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

  • 100m
  • 200m
  • GB
  • Olympian

Antonio Infantino

Part of the Italian 4x100m relay team that won Gold in Tokyo, Antonio is an Olympic sprinter, five-time national champion and a World Relays Championships Silver Medalist. He represented his country at two European Championships and the World Championships in Doha 2019.

  • 100m
  • 200m
  • Italy
  • Olympian
Antonio Infantino, Italy international sprinter and GEM Collective coach

How it works

  1. 01

    Tell us where you are

    Your event or your sport, how you train now, and what you want fixed. A few lines is enough.

  2. 02

    Adam and Antonio read it

    Every application is read by Adam and Antonio. You hear back from one of them either way. If it is a fit, the reply sets out a plan and a start date. If it is not, they will tell you straight.

  3. 03

    Start on the track

    Sessions at Lee Valley, Willesden and Sutcliffe Park with both of them. The feedback changes week to week as your running changes.

On the track

The detail shows up on film.

Footage from sessions, drills and races at Lee Valley. Look at how small each correction is. That is the level of detail you are paying for.

  • U14 acceleration work

  • Mobility and foundation

  • Academy tempo workout

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In their words

"He's made me realise that I can achieve more than I thought."

Fleur Hardie

Questions

Straight answers before you apply.

Who is this for?
Two groups only. Sprinters at pro and good domestic level, and footballers under 14. That is the whole programme.

How good do I need to be?
Sprinters should already be competing at pro or good domestic level. Footballers are under 14. If you are not sure where you sit, apply and we will tell you straight.

How much does it cost?
The price is stated up front, and nothing is added later. Academy taster sessions are GBP 25.

Where do you train?
Three London venues. The sprint group trains at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Monday to Friday, 7:00am and 8:30am. The under 14 group trains 6:30 to 7:30pm: Monday at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Tuesday at Willesden Sports Centre, and Friday at Sutcliffe Park Track.

Do the two groups train together?
No. Your child trains in a separate under 14 group, in separate sessions. Football bookings go through the Academy, which sets out its own prices and safeguarding information. The under 14 group trains Monday, Tuesday and Friday evenings, at three different venues.

How do I start?
Send the application. Adam and Antonio read every one, and you will hear back from a person.

Do you coach anyone else?
No. Sprinters and under 14 footballers, nothing else. If you want general fitness, we are the wrong people.

Applications open

Train like a pro.
Train with Olympians.

Apply to join our growing sprint squad and take your performance to the next level.

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