Founder

Tom Green built the GreenSpeed Training facility after retiring as a professional sprinter. And now with over 20 years of experience as a Personal Trainer, Coach, and Sports Performance Specialist Tom is here to help you achieve any goal.

Originally an Iowa farm boy, Tom was raised on hard work and discipline. Midwest values and a hard work ethic has played a major role in Tom's success. These core values are now being instilled into GreenSpeed Clients, which are consistently helping them achieve success in all aspects of their lives. The following are some highlights from Tom's athletic career. His expert knowledge and real-world experience are priceless tools for anyone looking to become a better version of themselves!

High School: Graduated in 1997

Athletic Achievements: 
* Set 3 school sprint records in 100m, 200m, and 400m 
* Won 2 gold medals at the Iowa Track & Field State Championships 
* School’s MVP running back award
* Body-building champion
* Received a Black Belt in Taekwondo 
* Earned a Red Cross swimming instructor certification

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College: Graduated in 2002 from the University of South Dakota as an

Academic All-American

* Earned two degrees: BS in Contemporary Media and Journalism and BS in Psychology

Athletic Achievements: 
* Sprinter for the USD track and field team

* Drake Relays 100m Champion 
* Recognized as 8-time NCAA All-American 
* Set six track & field school records 
* USD Athlete of the Year award  
* Set 3 State of South Dakota sprint records 
* State of South Dakota’s Athlete of the Year Award

* In 2002 set personal bests in 100m (10.10) and 200m (20.77)

at the NCAA Outdoor Championships 

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Post Collegiate: In 2002, competed in and made the final of the 100-meter dash at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and was accepted into the USA Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. -- to train for the 2004 Olympics 

Athletic Achievements: 

* Sponsorships with NIKE and bodybuilding.com

* Qualified for four USA teams including the World Cup Team 
* Competed internationally 
* Wrote sprint-training articles for bodybuilding.com 
* Retired from Track & Field with the 9th fastest 50 meter time in the World 
* 2008 trained with the USA Bobsled Team 

* Competed in multiple Tough Mudders and various other endurance events

* Inducted into the USD Hall of Fame October, 2018 still holding four records at the University of South Dakota 

* Inducted into the Sioux City Relays Hall of Fame