Official website: stridenationelite.com · Stride Nation Elite Track & Field Club (Stride Nation)

FOR PARENTS

WHY PARENTS CHOOSE
STRIDE NATION ELITE

Building Champions on the Track and Leaders for Life.

DisciplineLeadershipCharacterAccountabilityExcellenceFamily

ELITE COACHING LEADERSHIP

Kenny Woods — Grenada record holder, All-American, Ole Miss scholarship athlete — leads sprint and hurdle development with championship intent.

AAU TRACK & FIELD PATHWAY

Structured progression from local meets through District, Region 17, and Junior Olympic qualification.

CHARACTER-FIRST CULTURE

Discipline, accountability, and excellence are non-negotiable — on the track and off it.

ORGANIZED OPERATIONS

Operations handles registration, scheduling, and parent communication so families stay focused on performance.

TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION

Clear expectations for practice, meet days, and conduct — centralized in the Parent Hub.

PROVEN RESULTS

Verified meet results, athlete spotlights, and a program legacy built since 2001.

WHAT TO EXPECT AS A NEW FAMILY

Stride Nation Elite is built for parents who want structure — not chaos. Before your athlete's first practice, review costs and gear on our FAQ page, confirm practice times on the schedule, and follow the step-by-step registration guide. Operations handles parent communication so coaches can stay focused on training.

  • Week 1: Attend a practice visit at Klein Collins — running shoes, water, no spikes required.
  • Before first meet: Complete AAU membership and Athletic.net setup using team code KGNMNANUK.
  • Ongoing: Use the Parent Hub for meet-day checklists, uniform info, and season expectations.
JOIN STRIDE NATION ELITE

Also see our story and the Stride Nation legacy.