THE STRYDE METHOD
Athlete First. Sport Second.
STRYDE is built on a simple belief: before a child specialises in a sport, they must first develop as an athlete. Grounded on the Athletic Skills Model (ASM) and Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD), our method uses purposeful multi-sport training to build transferable athletic foundations.
Why Ages 9-12 Matter?
Ages 9–12 are a critical window for athletic development. At this stage, children adapt fastest to new movement patterns, coordination, and physical challenges.
STRYDE uses this window to build transferable athletic skills before sport-specific demands narrow development.
Each week, children train across multiple sports in a structured way; so progress in one area strengthens performance in others.
It is deliberately planned to elicit transfers from one sport to another.
THE FIVE ATHLETIC TRANSFERS
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Fundamental movement mechanics apply everywhere.
Running, jumping, landing and changing direction learned in track & field improve basketball footwork, safer landings in climbing, and controlled movements in judo. Children learn how to move well, not just how to perform a skill.
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Strength built in one sport enhances performance across others.
Strength & conditioning and track develop power and robustness that support swimming efficiency, stronger judo grips, and higher basketball jumps — building stronger yet durable athletes without overloading one system.
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Awareness, timing and decision-making under pressure.
Judo sharpens reaction and opponent-reading skills that translate into basketball defence and positioning. Basketball’s fast-paced spatial scanning carries into climbing route choices and race awareness in track.
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Problem-solving and tactical thinking beyond a single sport.
Judo teaches anticipation and counter-strategy, basketball develops team-based games decision-making, and climbing trains route planning; together building adaptable game intelligence.
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Confidence built through diverse challenges.
Managing height in climbing, physical contact in judo, or fatigue in swimming develops composure, resilience and self-belief. Qualities that transfer across all sports and competitive settings.
SPORTS WE USE AND WHY
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Track and Field
Establishes efficient running, jumping, acceleration, and deceleration mechanics — fundamental movement patterns shown to underpin performance across most sports.
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Basketball
Develops team work, agility, spatial awareness, reaction speed, and decision-making under pressure — enhancing perceptual and tactical transfer in dynamic environments.
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Sport Climbing
Builds grip strength, core stability, coordination, and problem-solving — strengthening body awareness and movement efficiency through novel challenges.
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Strength and Conditioning
Provides age-appropriate strength, power, and movement integrity — improving injury resilience and allowing athletic skills to be expressed safely and effectively.
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Swimming
Improves aerobic capacity, breathing control, coordination, and recovery while minimising joint stress ; supporting physiological transfer and overall athletic robustness.
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Judo
Enhances balance, proprioception, controlled force production, and emotional regulation — teaching children how to manage contact, fall safely, and remain composed.
WHAT A WEEK AT STRYDE LOOKS LIKE
A typical week at STRYDE balances exposure, progression and recovery:
Multiple sports trained across the week
Small group sessions led by specialist coaches
Clear focus for each session
Progressive development without early specialisation