TAP Team
Masters in Strength and Conditioning
Helen Walker
Owner and Head Coach
Helen has a Masters in Strength and Conditioning, BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and Level 3 Personal Training. She has extensive experience working within professional sport as an S&C coach and Physiologist. Helen is known for managing the testing of elite athletes including Premiership football clubs, Super League rugby clubs, Basketball clubs and Professional boxers, she has also prepared endurance athletes for World record attempts and races such as Atlantic Row and Marathon Des Sables. Helen has worked in academia for 11 years teaching across Sport and Health, and has carried out research in student experience, adolescent strength training, childhood obesity, diabetes and cancer, she also teaches and assesses Personal Training and Tactical First Aid Qualifications. Recreationally Helen competes in running races, Hyrox and Crossfit competitions and is passionate about inclusivity and helping others to become a better version of themselves.
“Whether your goal is to increase performance, body transformation or social interaction, there is a place for at The Athlete Project. I wanted to create an environment that promotes positive relationships, is inclusive for all abilities and provides a space for everyone to prepare for competition.”
Tom Fry
Hybrid Coach
Tom is new to the coaching world but by no means new to the competitive world. He joins the team after completing his Level 3 in Personal Training and Level 2 in Strength and Conditioning.
Tom has played football to a semi professional level in Scotland, competed in multiple Hyrox events including at Pro Level and is no stranger to endurance racing. Having completed his own fitness and wellness journey he wants to share his knowledge and experience with others.
“I am extremely enthusiastic and dedicated to competing in all sporting areas, I love nothing more than seeing the team winning day in, day out and I am passionate about helping others to achieve their goals.”
