The guide we wished parents had.
The Foundation, the STRYDE parents guide. Ages 7 to 12 is the window where movement develops fastest. What happens in it sets how far your child can go. We wrote down what the research says, what the coaches see, and where STRYDE itself falls short.
Why we wrote it
Because parents deserve access to the evidence.
The research exists. The challenge is that it is spread across dozens of studies, frameworks and publications.
This guide brings it together in one place, so parents can understand the evidence and make informed decisions for their child.
21 cited sources
Research translated into practical guidance
Written for families, coaches and educators
The guide takes about 35 minutes to read. No email, no sign-up to open it.
What's inside
30 pages. Six things to take away.
Each section answers a question parents of 7 to 12 year-olds keep asking us.
The developmental window
Why ages 7 to 12 matter for athletic development, what changes after it, and the research behind it.
Early specialisation
What the evidence says about specialising in a single sport during childhood, including the links to injury, burnout, and long-term development.
Multi-sport development
How skills developed across different sports transfer and contribute to a child's overall athletic foundation.
DSA, NSG, and school sport
How school sport pathways work, what selectors look for, and where athletic development fits in.
Understanding an assessment
What a movement assessment measures, how to interpret the results, and what the numbers mean.
Athlete development frameworks
Long-Term Athlete Development and the Athletic Skills Model, explained in plain language with the evidence behind them.
Get the guide
Download it and read it this week.
30 pages, 21 citations, free. No email, no sign-up. Your child only gets these years once.
When you've read it
Then see how your child moves.
The guide tells you what to look for. A $60 trial shows you where your child stands, with a written assessment to take home.
National-level coaches · Ages 7 to 12 · Singapore