About
Head start
Head Start Management are proud to represent some of the finest talent that Europe has to offer in the world of Athletics. We acknowledge that, with the correct support and guidance, an athlete's personal journey and performances are key for developing their commercial potential and further advancing their career.
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Sam Johnson is a UKA and World Athletics accredited representative who manages, promotes and helps develop the next generation of UK sporting talent.
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Contact us below regarding representation or about the sporting and commercial use of our athletes.
ATHLETE
Portfolio
Izzy Fry
2021 European U23 5,000m - 8th
2021 European XC U23 - 9th
5,000m PB - 15:21.32
2022 Commonwealth Games 1500m - 7th (3:32.50)
2022 European Champs 1500m - 5th
2022 Emsley Carr Mile Champion
Alex Haydock-Wilson
2022 European Bronze Medallist
2022 World Champs 10th Place
400m PB - 45.08
Matt Stonier
Georgie Hartigan
3rd Irish 800m all-time - 2:00.18
2021 European Indoors Qualifier (800m)
1500m PB - 4:08.75
Efrem Gidey
2022 European Champs 10,000m - 6th (27:59)
2022 Groningen 4 Mijl Champion (17:49)
10km PB - 27:57
Tom Mortimer
2021 European U23 5,000m - 4th (13:28)
2021 European Team Champs 5,000m - 4th
2023 British Champs 5,000m - 3rd
Mark Pearce
Will Battershill
2022 BUCS 3,000mSC Champion
2023 Britsh Champion 3,000mSC
3,000mSC PB - 8:23.31
Jack Raftery
2023 Irish Indoor 400m Champion (46.37 CBP)
2022 World 4x400m Relay Finalist
Irish Indoor 300m Record Holder (33.27)
Sam Charlton
British U20 10km Record Holder (29:17)
British U20 5km 3rd All-Time (14:15)
5,000m PB - 13:53.01
Rory Leonard
2023 European U23 10,000m Champion
10,000m PB - 28:21.30
2022 European U23 XC - 11th
Ellis Cross
2022 British 10km Champion
10,000m PB - 28:27.01
Half Marathon PB - 64:20
Nsikak Ekpo
2020 Dutch U18 100m & 200m Champion
2020 Dutch U18 60m & 200m Indoor Champion
4th 2020 European U18 100m Ranking
James Young
2021 NCAA D2 One Mile Indoor Champion
2021 NCAA D2 1500m Outdoor Champion
1500m PB - 3:37.72
2021 British Champion 3,000m SC (8:24)
3,000m indoor PB - 7:52
2019 World University Games 3,000m SC - 7th