ABOUT STRIDE NATION ELITE

BUILT FOR SPEED.
TRAINED WITH DISCIPLINE.

Stride Nation Elite is more than a track club. We are a family of athletes, coaches, and parents united by a shared commitment to excellence, character, and championship-level performance.

MISSION

OUR MISSION

To develop elite young athletes through world-class speed training, championship-level competition preparation, and character development that extends far beyond the track.

Building Champions on the Track and Leaders for Life.

VISION

OUR VISION

To be recognized as one of the premier youth track and field programs in Texas and nationally, known for producing not only elite athletes but outstanding young people ready for college, career, and life success.

We envision Stride Nation Elite athletes competing at the highest levels, from AAU Junior Olympics to college track programs, carrying the values of discipline, teamwork, and excellence with them wherever they go.

LEADERSHIP

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Kenny Woods leading Stride Nation Elite as Founder and Head Coach

FOUNDER & HEAD COACH

KENNY WOODS

Founder & Head Coach

Kenny Woods is the Founder and Head Coach of Stride Nation Elite, a youth track and field organization dedicated to developing athletes who excel in competition, academics, leadership, and character.

Building Champions on the Track and Leaders for Life.

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Leadership & Administration

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Director of Operations

Primary contact for Stride Nation Elite families

The Director of Operations serves as the primary contact for Stride Nation Elite. This role oversees athlete registration, parent communication, scheduling, team logistics, compliance, and day-to-day administrative operations.

The director plays a vital role in ensuring that athletes and families have a positive experience throughout the season by coordinating organizational processes, managing team communications, supporting club activities, and helping maintain a high standard of professionalism across the organization.

Responsibilities

Team AdministrationParent RelationsAthlete RegistrationTeam LogisticsScheduling & OperationsOrganizational Leadership

WHAT WE STAND FOR

OUR CORE VALUES

These values guide everything we do at Stride Nation Elite, from how we train to how we compete to how we treat each other as a team family.

  1. SPEED & EXCELLENCE

    We pursue excellence in everything we do, from training intensity to competition performance to how we treat each other.

  2. DISCIPLINE

    Success requires consistent effort and self-control. We teach athletes to embrace discipline as the foundation of achievement.

  3. TEAMWORK

    While track is an individual sport, we succeed as a team. We support, encourage, and push each other to be our best.

  4. CHARACTER

    We develop athletes of integrity who represent themselves, their families, and Stride Nation Elite with honor.

  5. COMPETITIVE SPIRIT

    We compete to win while maintaining sportsmanship. Every race is an opportunity to test ourselves and grow.

  6. EDUCATION FIRST

    Academics come first. We support student-athletes in balancing their studies with their athletic development.

OUR JOURNEY

THE SNE STORY

From our founding to today, Stride Nation Elite has been committed to developing elite young athletes and building champions for life.

Founded

Stride Nation Elite Established

Founded by Coach Kenny Woods in Spring, Texas with a vision to create a premier youth track program — building champions on the track and leaders for life.

Growth

Building the Foundation

Established training protocols, coaching certifications, and athlete development pathways aligned with AAU competition standards.

Competition

First AAU Season

Athletes began competing in AAU-sanctioned meets, gaining valuable race experience and building toward Junior Olympic qualification.

Present

Continuing the Mission

Today, SNE continues to grow, developing young athletes for District, Regional, and Junior Olympic competition while maintaining our commitment to excellence and character.

READY TO JOIN THE NATION?

Become part of the Stride Nation Elite family. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced competitor, we have a place for you.

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