Swift Striders Track Club (SST) is an AAU and USATF nonprofit organization. Our mission is to foster and employ the development of all age groups in the areas of both track and field and academics. Our philosophy is to provide an avenue for youth and adult athletes to train and excel in the classroom, on the job and last but not least, on the track. Hard work is emphasized by being integrated with the coaches, athletes and parent volunteers while having fun. In order to ensure a well-rounded approach in their complete understanding of the sport, our coaching staff has an extensive experience in track and field which is compromised of parents, coaches and former athletes with 20 plus years of experience. Furthermore, we promote academic success through tutoring and mentoring our athletes. All of these elements aid in what we believe to be a successful and well-rounded athlete. We encourage our athletes to pursue a career in any and every field we believe for our athletes . The sky is the limit.

 

The athletes gain exposure not only to the sport but also to the world by traveling to USATF and AAU Track and Field local, regional and national meets all over the United States.

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Meet the Coaches
 

Coach Anthony Thompson: President and Founder of Swift Striders                                                                 Track Club, Head Coach, sprints, jumps, and                                                          distance, USATF level 2 certified

 

Coach Isaac Douglas: Head hurdle and throw coach

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Coach Sophia Mclean: Head Female speed, stregnth, and conditioning coach

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Coach Anthony started competitive running at an early age running with Hummingbird Track Club and New Wave Track Club in his youth at which time him and his relay team members broke many USATF national records. In high school Coach Anthony ran cross country as a freshman placing top ten in the state of Maryland. Throughout his high school track and field tenure he managed to win all county and won many Maryland state championships in relay events as well as individual events. Coach Anthony graduated with Honors and as an outstanding athlete from Northwestern High School and received an athletic scholarship to Delaware State University. Anthony also enlisting in the Army where he continued to train and compete winning personal best records of 10.22 in the 100m dash and 20.67 in the 200m dash at the Armed Forces National Championship and received the Most Outstanding Enlisted Athletic Soldier Plaque. Once Anthony returned back home he wanted to continue his passion in track and field and did so by giving back to his community and volunteering to coach several MD Youth track and field sprinters, jumpers and throwers.

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