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KENZO WOODS WINS 100M HURDLES
Boys 13-Year-Old 100 Meter Hurdles
EVENT CHAMPION
Kenzo Woods delivered a standout performance for Stride Nation Elite, then lowered his 100m hurdles personal best to 14.91 seconds.
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Athlete Spotlight
FIRST TIME. BIG DREAM. JUNIOR OLYMPIC BOUND: JAXON HOOKFIN QUALIFIES FOR THE AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES
First time, big dream, Junior Olympic bound. In his first season, Jaxon Hookfin qualified for the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games at Pearland's The Rig with Stride Nation Elite.
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Athlete Spotlight
KENZO WOODS QUALIFIES FOR THE 2026 AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES
Kenzo Woods broke the AAU Region 17 record in the 100-meter hurdles and qualified for the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines, Iowa — in multiple events.
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Parenting
WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR PARENTS TO COACH THEIR OWN KIDS?
Coaching your own child is the hardest job in youth sports. Coach Kenny Woods on why it's so hard — and the Coach Mode vs. Parent Mode rules that protect the athlete and the relationship.
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Athlete Spotlight
THE ROAD TO THE AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS: CAN THE SCHINDEWOLF 4 BECOME ONE OF THE NATION'S BEST?
Four boys. One school. One dream. The Schindewolf 4 came together three weeks ago, qualified at the AAU District Qualifier, and now race for a spot at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
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Club News
STRIDE NATION ELITE TRACK CLUB READY FOR THE 2026 AAU GULF DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP
Stride Nation Elite athletes head to Challenger Columbia Stadium for the AAU Gulf District Championship — sprint events, hurdles, relays, and field events across the Houston area.
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR CHILD'S FIRST TRACK PRACTICE
New to youth track? Here's what parents should know before your athlete's first practice at Klein Collins — gear, timing, and what coaches focus on.
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TEAM MILESTONES: DISTRICT RELAY RECORDS AND STRIDE NATION ELITE'S FIRST MEET WIN
Three Schindewolf relay champions joined SNE with school-record marks — plus the club's first meet win. A team progress update for families following our JO push.
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WHAT IS TAAF? TEXAS AMATEUR ATHLETIC FEDERATION EXPLAINED
TAAF governs many Texas amateur athletics competitions. Here's when it applies to youth track athletes.
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Club News
DISTRICT CHAMPION SPRINTERS JOIN STRIDE NATION ELITE IN PURSUIT OF THE AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS
Three Klein-area district champion sprinters join Stride Nation Elite — building on a Schindewolf-verified school-record relay with Kenzo Woods (46.79 / 1:39.xx).
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YOUTH TRACK MEETS EXPLAINED FOR PARENTS
From check-in to the finish line — a clear breakdown of how youth track meets work for families attending their first competition.
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AAU VS USATF: WHICH DOES MY ATHLETE NEED?
AAU and USATF both govern youth track — but they serve different meet circuits. Here's how to know what your athlete needs.
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WHAT IS AAU TRACK & FIELD?
AAU is the primary governing body for most youth track meets Stride Nation Elite competes in. Here's what parents need to know.
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WHAT IS USATF TRACK & FIELD?
USATF is the national governing body for track & field in the United States. Here's when it matters for youth athletes.
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KENZO WOODS EARNS FIRST VICTORY IN STRIDE NATION ELITE HISTORY
Kenzo Woods wins Boys 13 100m Hurdles at The Wings Track Club Meet (15.21) with a 14.91 PR — the club's first meet victory.
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HOW TO RUN A FASTER 100M: YOUTH SPRINT DEVELOPMENT
Speed is a skill. Here's how youth sprinters develop a faster 100m through mechanics, acceleration, and smart training.
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SPRINT MECHANICS EVERY YOUTH ATHLETE SHOULD MASTER
Great sprint mechanics build speed safely. These fundamentals apply to every age division.
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HOW TO CHOOSE A YOUTH TRACK CLUB IN SPRING/KLEIN, TEXAS
What parents should look for in an elite AAU track club — coaching credentials, training philosophy, meet schedule, and character development.
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BLOCK START TRAINING BASICS FOR YOUTH SPRINTERS
Block starts can shave tenths off a sprint — when athletes are ready. Here's how we teach them safely.
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RELAY EXCHANGE TRAINING: A PARENT & ATHLETE GUIDE
Relay races are team events — success depends on exchanges as much as speed. Here's how we train them.
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SPEED DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTH ATHLETES
Speed development is a long game. Here's how we build it safely for athletes ages 6–18.
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MEET PREPARATION FOR YOUTH ATHLETES
Race day success starts days before the meet. Here's our meet prep framework for athletes and parents.
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SPRINT TRAINING FUNDAMENTALS EVERY YOUNG ATHLETE SHOULD MASTER
Proper mechanics, acceleration, and recovery habits that build speed safely for youth sprinters.
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THE AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC PATHWAY EXPLAINED FOR NEW FAMILIES
From local meets to national qualifiers — a clear breakdown of how youth athletes progress toward Junior Olympics.
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Register for our AAU youth track program in Spring, Klein, and North Houston.