The "Why" Behind Stride

Starting a business can be both exciting and intimidating. It’s impossible to know if you are making the right choice, there will always be unknowns when taking that leap, but after nearly 9 years in Tampa Bay, I am excited to begin this new journey with Stride Sports Performance. To say I am nervous would be a massive understatement, I have no way of knowing what the future holds and the challenges along the way. What excites me most, however, isn’t the facility itself - it’s creating a place where athletes and parents understand not only what we do, but why we do it.

My pledge to every individual who comes through our doors is to offer the most evidence-informed training and nutrition information possible while continuing to learn alongside the latest research; precisely what this blog is all about. As the business gets going I will be periodically updating the site with information on everything from nutrition and supplementation to training equipment, recovery methods, and programming concepts.

If there is a training modality employed at Stride, you can expect a post explaining the reasoning behind its use. No gimmicks, just coaching backed by experience and refined through education. Over the course of our athletes’ training I encourage any and all questions as to our methods and application; with enough interest I will conduct my own deep dive and convey what I learn on new topics. My vision is to see this blog grow alongside our athletes and coaching; to provide knowledge alongside progress, because improvement isn’t a destination--it’s a journey we take one stride at a time.

-Coach Drew