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

BUILT FOR SPEED. TRAINED FOR LEGACY.

WHY
STRIDE NATION ELITE

Building Champions on the Track and Leaders for Life.

Built For Speed. Trained For Legacy.— elite youth track & field focused on speed, discipline, character, and championship development for athletes ages 6–18.

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SPEED DEVELOPMENT

Elite sprint training and acceleration work designed to help youth athletes run faster with purpose.

TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE

USATF-certified coaching focused on starts, form, race modeling, and event-specific mechanics.

CHARACTER BUILDING

We develop integrity, resilience, and sportsmanship alongside athletic performance.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Athletes learn accountability, confidence, and teamwork that translate beyond the track.

COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE

Structured preparation for AAU District, Region 17, and Junior Olympic qualification pathways.

TEAM CULTURE

A family-centered club where athletes, coaches, and parents grow together as one Nation.

COACHING PHILOSOPHY

We develop athletes through structured sprint training, technical coaching, and a championship culture that values discipline and character as much as performance. Every practice builds speed — and every season builds legacy.

  • 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.
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