Who are Keely Hodgkinson’s coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows?
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TREVOR Painter and Jenny Meadows are the coaching duo behind British middle-distance runner Keely Hodgkinson's success. They'll no doubt be beaming with pride as Keely is the bookies' favourite to take home BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024. Trevor Painter is the founder and head coach of M11 Track Club, Manchester, which specialises in coaching middle-distance events.
![[Keely Hodgkinson pictured training with her coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/800m-runner-keely-hodgkinson-great-958136848.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
He has been coaching athletes for almost 25 years and has guided more than 30 athletes to international level. Trevor received the Coaching Achievement Award as part of the World Athletics Awards 2024, recognising his outstanding contributions to coaching at all levels in athletics.
![[Jenny Meadows pictured with her 800m silver medal at the British Athletics Indoor Championships in 2015]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/800m-day-two-sainsburys-british-958136764.jpg?strip=all&w=608)
He holds an MSc in Elite Coaching Practice from the University of Central Lancashire and is known for his scientific approach to training. Jenny Meadows, a former world-class 800m runner, works alongside Trevor as a coach at M11 Track Club. She brings her vast experience as an international athlete to the coaching partnership, offering valuable insights and wisdom both on and off the track.
![[Keely Hodgkinson posing with coach Trevor Painter after receiving the 800m gold medal at the 2023 European Indoor Championships in in Istanbul, Turkey]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2020-tokyo-olympics-breaking-british-958136445_14c5a7.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Her role extends beyond just technical coaching — she acts as a mentor and life coach to the athletes. Jenny and Trevor are known for their unique approach to coaching, which includes:. Under their guidance, the M11 Track Club has produced several world-class athletes, including:.
