Head Start Management
🌍 World Athletics Athlete Rep
🔍 Integrity & Transparency
👤 Sam Johnson (@samjohnsonhs)
📧 sam@headstartmanagement.co.uk

Delighted to welcome Irish sprints star @molly.daly1 to #TeamHS! 🙌🏼🍀
Molly ranked 5th in the EU20 Top Lists for 400m this indoor season in only her 3rd ever race over the distance. All this whilst still being at the bottom of her age group! 🫣🤯
Excited for what’s to come in the future!

Delighted to welcome Scottish U23 @andrew_mcgill18 to #TeamHS! Andrew ran a Scottish Native 1500m Indoor record of 3:37.69 last month which is 7th on this years European U23 Rankings 👏🏼
Andrew is part of the @stride.athletics springboard initiative which enables unsponsored athletes to reach their potential 👊🏼

Delighted to welcome Australian 2x Olympian and 8:15 steepler @benjaminbuckingham to #TeamHS 🙌🏼 🇦🇺

Welcome, @paulodonnell98! ✍️
Delighted to have Paul join us at #TeamHS! Paul shot up to 2nd in the Irish Marathon all-time list with his 2:09:19 performance in Seville last month, which was also a European Championships qualifier.
Looking forward to what’s to come this year and beyond 👊🏼

So excited for this next chapter @hoka_eu ✨
Thanks to @headstartmanagement 🤍
#hoka

So excited for this next chapter @hoka_eu ✨
Thanks to @headstartmanagement 🤍
#hoka

Here’s to more years with @hoka & @hoka_eu, thank you for your faith, belief & loyalty throughout the highs & lows. Signing a new contract with this brand means continuing to chase my dreams, both on the track & the roads. Let’s have it man
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Lengthy boring waffle :
Hoka oddly has been a brand consistent with my life since I was 13 years old. My dad joined Hoka after deckers’ purchased it in 2013 , tasked with rolling the brand out into the UK running specialty market. The house was full of deconstructed shoes, prototypes & finished product w/ binders comprising of different midsole materials, dual midsole density’s and interchangeable outsoles. From seeing the brand that young having a line of shoes limited to 7 or so to where it is now feels pretty special.
(Absolutely appreciate the nepotism angle here).
My second relationship with Hoka came after I’d had my first couple of GB junior vests in 2019, when Simon Taylor & Chris Rainsford sent me my first Hoka kit drop during lockdown. I joined the Hoka team in 2020 before deciding to spend some time in the NCAA. On my return in 2023, I had a phone call from Chris saying he had this idea of having a professional running team in London. Obviously I was sold. I signed two weeks before winning my u23 European title, committed to being a founding member of this London setup. A few changes meant the ‘London’ plan in its initial form was put on ice and as a collective we begged stole and borrowed for a year before making the move to London. It’s been a really cool journey so far & I look forward to the future.
As always, cheers to @headstartmanagement for taking care care of all this stuff & being a staple in my corner these days 👍🏼

Here’s to more years with @hoka & @hoka_eu, thank you for your faith, belief & loyalty throughout the highs & lows. Signing a new contract with this brand means continuing to chase my dreams, both on the track & the roads. Let’s have it man
-
Lengthy boring waffle :
Hoka oddly has been a brand consistent with my life since I was 13 years old. My dad joined Hoka after deckers’ purchased it in 2013 , tasked with rolling the brand out into the UK running specialty market. The house was full of deconstructed shoes, prototypes & finished product w/ binders comprising of different midsole materials, dual midsole density’s and interchangeable outsoles. From seeing the brand that young having a line of shoes limited to 7 or so to where it is now feels pretty special.
(Absolutely appreciate the nepotism angle here).
My second relationship with Hoka came after I’d had my first couple of GB junior vests in 2019, when Simon Taylor & Chris Rainsford sent me my first Hoka kit drop during lockdown. I joined the Hoka team in 2020 before deciding to spend some time in the NCAA. On my return in 2023, I had a phone call from Chris saying he had this idea of having a professional running team in London. Obviously I was sold. I signed two weeks before winning my u23 European title, committed to being a founding member of this London setup. A few changes meant the ‘London’ plan in its initial form was put on ice and as a collective we begged stole and borrowed for a year before making the move to London. It’s been a really cool journey so far & I look forward to the future.
As always, cheers to @headstartmanagement for taking care care of all this stuff & being a staple in my corner these days 👍🏼

Here’s to more years with @hoka & @hoka_eu, thank you for your faith, belief & loyalty throughout the highs & lows. Signing a new contract with this brand means continuing to chase my dreams, both on the track & the roads. Let’s have it man
-
Lengthy boring waffle :
Hoka oddly has been a brand consistent with my life since I was 13 years old. My dad joined Hoka after deckers’ purchased it in 2013 , tasked with rolling the brand out into the UK running specialty market. The house was full of deconstructed shoes, prototypes & finished product w/ binders comprising of different midsole materials, dual midsole density’s and interchangeable outsoles. From seeing the brand that young having a line of shoes limited to 7 or so to where it is now feels pretty special.
(Absolutely appreciate the nepotism angle here).
My second relationship with Hoka came after I’d had my first couple of GB junior vests in 2019, when Simon Taylor & Chris Rainsford sent me my first Hoka kit drop during lockdown. I joined the Hoka team in 2020 before deciding to spend some time in the NCAA. On my return in 2023, I had a phone call from Chris saying he had this idea of having a professional running team in London. Obviously I was sold. I signed two weeks before winning my u23 European title, committed to being a founding member of this London setup. A few changes meant the ‘London’ plan in its initial form was put on ice and as a collective we begged stole and borrowed for a year before making the move to London. It’s been a really cool journey so far & I look forward to the future.
As always, cheers to @headstartmanagement for taking care care of all this stuff & being a staple in my corner these days 👍🏼

Here’s to more years with @hoka & @hoka_eu, thank you for your faith, belief & loyalty throughout the highs & lows. Signing a new contract with this brand means continuing to chase my dreams, both on the track & the roads. Let’s have it man
-
Lengthy boring waffle :
Hoka oddly has been a brand consistent with my life since I was 13 years old. My dad joined Hoka after deckers’ purchased it in 2013 , tasked with rolling the brand out into the UK running specialty market. The house was full of deconstructed shoes, prototypes & finished product w/ binders comprising of different midsole materials, dual midsole density’s and interchangeable outsoles. From seeing the brand that young having a line of shoes limited to 7 or so to where it is now feels pretty special.
(Absolutely appreciate the nepotism angle here).
My second relationship with Hoka came after I’d had my first couple of GB junior vests in 2019, when Simon Taylor & Chris Rainsford sent me my first Hoka kit drop during lockdown. I joined the Hoka team in 2020 before deciding to spend some time in the NCAA. On my return in 2023, I had a phone call from Chris saying he had this idea of having a professional running team in London. Obviously I was sold. I signed two weeks before winning my u23 European title, committed to being a founding member of this London setup. A few changes meant the ‘London’ plan in its initial form was put on ice and as a collective we begged stole and borrowed for a year before making the move to London. It’s been a really cool journey so far & I look forward to the future.
As always, cheers to @headstartmanagement for taking care care of all this stuff & being a staple in my corner these days 👍🏼

Here’s to more years with @hoka & @hoka_eu, thank you for your faith, belief & loyalty throughout the highs & lows. Signing a new contract with this brand means continuing to chase my dreams, both on the track & the roads. Let’s have it man
-
Lengthy boring waffle :
Hoka oddly has been a brand consistent with my life since I was 13 years old. My dad joined Hoka after deckers’ purchased it in 2013 , tasked with rolling the brand out into the UK running specialty market. The house was full of deconstructed shoes, prototypes & finished product w/ binders comprising of different midsole materials, dual midsole density’s and interchangeable outsoles. From seeing the brand that young having a line of shoes limited to 7 or so to where it is now feels pretty special.
(Absolutely appreciate the nepotism angle here).
My second relationship with Hoka came after I’d had my first couple of GB junior vests in 2019, when Simon Taylor & Chris Rainsford sent me my first Hoka kit drop during lockdown. I joined the Hoka team in 2020 before deciding to spend some time in the NCAA. On my return in 2023, I had a phone call from Chris saying he had this idea of having a professional running team in London. Obviously I was sold. I signed two weeks before winning my u23 European title, committed to being a founding member of this London setup. A few changes meant the ‘London’ plan in its initial form was put on ice and as a collective we begged stole and borrowed for a year before making the move to London. It’s been a really cool journey so far & I look forward to the future.
As always, cheers to @headstartmanagement for taking care care of all this stuff & being a staple in my corner these days 👍🏼

Here’s to more years with @hoka & @hoka_eu, thank you for your faith, belief & loyalty throughout the highs & lows. Signing a new contract with this brand means continuing to chase my dreams, both on the track & the roads. Let’s have it man
-
Lengthy boring waffle :
Hoka oddly has been a brand consistent with my life since I was 13 years old. My dad joined Hoka after deckers’ purchased it in 2013 , tasked with rolling the brand out into the UK running specialty market. The house was full of deconstructed shoes, prototypes & finished product w/ binders comprising of different midsole materials, dual midsole density’s and interchangeable outsoles. From seeing the brand that young having a line of shoes limited to 7 or so to where it is now feels pretty special.
(Absolutely appreciate the nepotism angle here).
My second relationship with Hoka came after I’d had my first couple of GB junior vests in 2019, when Simon Taylor & Chris Rainsford sent me my first Hoka kit drop during lockdown. I joined the Hoka team in 2020 before deciding to spend some time in the NCAA. On my return in 2023, I had a phone call from Chris saying he had this idea of having a professional running team in London. Obviously I was sold. I signed two weeks before winning my u23 European title, committed to being a founding member of this London setup. A few changes meant the ‘London’ plan in its initial form was put on ice and as a collective we begged stole and borrowed for a year before making the move to London. It’s been a really cool journey so far & I look forward to the future.
As always, cheers to @headstartmanagement for taking care care of all this stuff & being a staple in my corner these days 👍🏼

@carihughes x @nikerunning ✔️
Delighted to announce that Cari Hughes has signed a professional contract with Nike through to the Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Cari will link up with Coach @tom_lewandowski1 👊🏼
#TeamHS
📸 - @jil_alessa

#TeamHS kicked off 2026 in style at the @10kvalencia yesterday.
Efrem and Mustafe broke the Irish and Finnish national records respectively, Izzy cracked the 31 minute barrier to go 7th on the UK all-time list and Abbie ran a strong race coming back from illness.
📸 - @grahamsmith.photo (1,3,4)

#TeamHS kicked off 2026 in style at the @10kvalencia yesterday.
Efrem and Mustafe broke the Irish and Finnish national records respectively, Izzy cracked the 31 minute barrier to go 7th on the UK all-time list and Abbie ran a strong race coming back from illness.
📸 - @grahamsmith.photo (1,3,4)

#TeamHS kicked off 2026 in style at the @10kvalencia yesterday.
Efrem and Mustafe broke the Irish and Finnish national records respectively, Izzy cracked the 31 minute barrier to go 7th on the UK all-time list and Abbie ran a strong race coming back from illness.
📸 - @grahamsmith.photo (1,3,4)

#TeamHS kicked off 2026 in style at the @10kvalencia yesterday.
Efrem and Mustafe broke the Irish and Finnish national records respectively, Izzy cracked the 31 minute barrier to go 7th on the UK all-time list and Abbie ran a strong race coming back from illness.
📸 - @grahamsmith.photo (1,3,4)

Delighted to announce that 2022 European Bronze Medallist and 2x British Champion Alex Haydock-Wilson has signed a professional contract with Joma 🙌🏼
#TeamHS
📸 - @1609.studios
Alex Haydock-Wilson signs with Joma 🤝🏼
#TeamHS #JomaRunning #JomaSport
🎥 - @1609.studios
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