We currently offer Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field for youth ages 5-18 years old. Every athlete is given the opportunity to compete against elite level athletes across the country. Notable meets our athletes attend include AAU Junior Olympics, AAU National Indoor Championship, USATF National Championship, New Balance Indoor Nationals and MORE. We only accept a limit number of athletes to dedicate our time to ensure that we provide each athlete with the utmost attention in an effort to develop their talents and enhance their mechanics in track.
2025 COMMITMENT DAY
ATHLETES COMMITTED TO HG STRIDERS ELITE & SIGNED NIKE NIL DEALS!
On March 31, 2025 Heart N Glory Striders Elite athletes kicked off the 2025 Outdoor Season with Commitment Day! The athletes were welcomed with signed NIL deals and commitment contracts to sign with HG Striders Elite track team. It was a beautiful night filled with pizza, gelato, drinks, raffle prizes, sentimental speeches, team comraderie, laughter and fun. We are looking forward to an epic season!
2025 AAU INDOOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
VIRGINIA BEACH SPORTS CENTER
END OF THE 2024-2025 INDOOR TRACK SEASON CELEBRATION
On February 27, 2025. the Heart N Glory Striders Family celebrated the end of an epic indoor track season. The athletes bonded, worked hard, earned All-American status, PR'd, and earned lots of medals. Moreover, the athletes are more confident, mentally tough, and faster than ever. I love our team comraderie! I am so proud of all of our athletes. I am looking forward to the next track season!
2024-2025 INDOOR TRACK & FIELD SEASON
2024 SPEED CAPITAL NYC MEET
HG Striders Elite athletes competed in the 2024 Speed Capital NYC Meet. Several of our athletes earned medals. All of our talented athletes did an amazing job competing. We are so proud of our athletes! Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance has been unmatched. Let's keep our foot on the gas! Slow Feet Don't Eat!
HG STRIDERS ELITE BIG BALLER OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our first BIG BALLER of the 2024-2025 Indoor Track Season, Cheyenne Payne! We are so proud of you! Keep up the great work!
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2024-2025 INDOOR TRACK & FIELD SEASON
Surviving the first week of practice...Let's Celebrate!
TO CELEBRATE THE START OF THE 2024 OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD SEASON, THE HG STRIDERS ELITE TEAM HOSTED OUR 'COMMITMENT DAY.' IT WAS AN EPIC CELEBRATION! OUR ATHLETES SIGNED $1,000,000 NIKE NIL DEALS AND COMMITTED TO THE HG STRIDERS ELITE TRACK CLUB. THE ATHLETES WERE GIFTED WITH CUSTOM MEDALS, CERTFICATES, SWEET TREATS AND PIZZA. WE HIRED KONA ICE TRUCK AND A CARICATURE FOR OUR ATHLETES ENJOYMENT. THERE WERE RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS FOR THE PARENTS AND ATHLETES. MOREOVER, WE MOTIVATED THE ATHLETES AND EXPRESS OUR EXCITEMENT FOR THE OUTDOOR TRACK SEASON. LET'S GO HG STRIDERS! SLOW FEET DON'T EAT!
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP
HG Striders athletes competed in the International Youth Championship. This is one of the most competitive meets in the DMV. Our athletes did an amazing job. Several of our athletes earned medals in their events. I am so proud of our athletes! Slow Feet Don't Eat!
HEART N GLORY STRIDERS TAKE NOLA
HG Striders Elite athletes traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana (home of Coach Brown) to participate in the KY Betty Smothers Relay in Baton Rouge, La. And, we had our 2nd Annual team picnic at Coach Brown's parents home. We had a time! There were so many activities planned for our athletes, team comradery and a whole lot of fun. Our team dominated the track meet. We are so proud of all of our athletes! Job well done!
A COACH WHO TRULY CARES.....
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2024 AAU REGIONAL QUALIFIER MEET
HG Striders Elite athletes competed in the 2024 Regional Qualifier Meet. Several of our athletes advanced to the 2024 AAU Junior Olympics for track and field! I am so proud of you guys. You stood on business and ran with your heart! Congratulations to all of our athletes!
HG STRIDERS ELITE
2nd ANNUAL GIRL POWER MIXER
Our Team Administrators hosted our 2nd Annual 2024 Girl Power Mixer. It was absolutely amazing! We played games, mingled, and bonded. Our team comradery is unmatched! Fun times!
2024 AAU DISTRICT QUALIFIER MEET
HG Striders Elite athletes competed in the 2024 AAU District Qualifier Meet. All of our athletes advanced to the 2024 AAU Regional Championship Qualifier Meet! We are so proud of our athletes! Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance has been unmatched. Let's keep our foot on the gas! Slow Feet Don't Eat!
MARYLAND BLAZE BRING THE HEAT INVITATIONAL
On May 18, 2024, our HG Striders Elite athletes participated in the Maryland Blaze Bring the Heat Invitational track meet. We earned the Team Overall MVP Award for Girls, several medals and PRs. Special Congrats to Makayla Hunt, Paul Curtis Jr. and Omega Franklin for earning the MVP award.
I am so proud of all of our athletes. Slow Feet Don't Eat! Keep up the great work!
I am so proud of all of our athletes. Slow Feet Don't Eat! Keep up the great work!
QUEEN HARRIS TRACK CLASSIC INVITATIONAL
On May 5, 2024, our HG Striders Elite athletes participated in the Queen Classic Track Invitational track meet. We earned over 30 medals and so many PRs. In spite of the rain, our athletes had HEART and earned the GLORY! I am so proud of all of our athletes. They also took pictures with Olympian Queen Harrison Claye, Will Claye and Lashawn Merritt. It was an amazing track meet! Congratulations HG Striders Elite atheletes!
2024 BRING THE HEAT INVITATIONAL - NORTH CAROLINA
On April 20th, our athletes participated in the Bring the Heat Invitational in North Carolina. This meet is named one of the toughest meets in the country. Our athletes were trained and ready to go! 5 of our athletes medaled in their events, our athletes earned Top 10 in 13 events and several of our athletes PRd. We are so proud of all of our athletes. Keep grinding and shining!
1ST TRACK MEET OF THE 2024 OUTDOOR SEASON
On April 14th, our athletes participated in the Fairfax Youth Invitational Meet. We had an EPIC start to a great season. We earned over 30 top three medals. Our HG Striders Elite athletes stood on business! They were blazing fast! We are so proud of all of our athletes. Congratulations! Keep up the great work!
2024 INDOOR TRACK & FIELD ALL AMERICANS
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BLOOMFIELD YOUTH INVITATIONAL
We are so proud of our HG Striders Elite athletes! Their hard work and dedication earned them over 15 medals and several PRs at the Bloomfield Youth Invitational in New Haven, Connecticut. Our coaching staff is pleased with the accomplishments of our athletes, and we look forward to what's to come in the future.
HG STRIDERS VALENTINE'S DAY
ALL HEART. NO WUSSIES.
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Congratulation to Tristyn Griffin and Brilee Brown on qualifying for New Balance Nationals. We are so proud of you both!
NATIONAL RANKINGS
THE GRANT HALLOWAY INVITATIONAL - VA BEACH
BIG BALLER OF THE WEEK
WEEK 3
Our Big Ballers of the Week are Monster (Khalil) & Tarzan (Tristyn) They worked really hard at practice, demonstrated mental toughness and a great attitude. Congratulation to you both! Keep up the great work! I am proud of you guys! |
WEEK 2
Our Big Ballers of the Week are Ivan the Great & Riley the Bugatti. They worked really hard at practice, demonstrated mental toughness and a great attitude. Congratulation to you both! Keep up the great work! I am proud of you guys! |
WEEK 1
Our Big Ballers of the Week are Harper and Paul. They worked really hard at practice, demonstrated mental toughness and a great attitude. Congratulation to you both! Keep up the great work! I am proud of you guys! |
2023 AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS
A FEW OF OUR HEART N GLORY STRIDERS ELITE JUNIOR OLYMPIAN QUALIFIERS TRAVELED TO DES MOINES, IA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2023 AAU TRACK & FIELD JUNIOR OLYMPICS. LAILA MALLORY EARNED TRIPLE ALL AMERICAN IN THE 100M, 200M AND 400M IN THE 9U DIVISION. LAYLA MITCHELL EARNED ALL AMERICAN IN LONG JUMP FOR 11U. CONGRATUALTIONS LAILA MALLORY AND LAYLA MITCHELL! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU! JOB WELL DONE!
2023 AAU PRIMARY & CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
OUR HEART N GLORY STRIDERS ELITE ATHLETES TRAVELED TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2023 AAU PRIMARY & CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP. KENNEDY MYRIE EARNED ALL AMERICAN STATUS IN THE 400M FOR 15-16 YEAR OLD DIVISION. PAUL CURTIS JR. EARNED ALL AMERICAN STATUS IN THE 55M FOR 6U DIVISION. PAYTON CURTIS EARNED ALL AMERICAN STATUS FOR SHOTPUT.
WE ARE SO PROUD OF ALL OF OUR ATHLETES! JOB WELL DONE!
WE ARE SO PROUD OF ALL OF OUR ATHLETES! JOB WELL DONE!
2023 AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS
TEN HEART N GLORY STRIDERS ELITE ATHLETES ADVANCED TO 2023 AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS. THIS IS A HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT! WE ARE EXTREMELY PROUD OF ALL OF OUR ATHLETES!
GIRL POWER PAJAMA MIXER
Heart N Glory Striders Elite team manager Tria Brown hosted a GIRL POWER PAJAMA MIXER for the Heart N Glory Striders Elite girls. It was a fun night of team comradery. There were games, prizes, gifts, food, drinks, a snack bar and so much more. The HG Striders Elite girls really enjoyed themselves!
SPEED CAPITAL CENTRAL SHOWCASE (NEW ORLEANS)
Our HG Striders Elite athletes traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana to participate in the Speed Capital Central Showcase.
New Orleans is the hometown of Coach Brown. We kicked off the weekend with a team picnic hosted by Coach Brown's family which included games, music and good southern cuisine. The HG Striders Elite athletes also got the opportunity to tour the city of New Orleans and experience the culture. The Speed Capital Central Showcase was a success for our athletes. They ran their hearts out! We are so proud of our HG Striders Elite athletes! Their hard work and dedication earned them a dozen medals. Once again, our HG Striders Elite athlete Layla Mitchell earned MVP award. We are so proud of you! Our coaching staff is pleased with the accomplishments of our athletes, and we look forward to what's to come in the future.
New Orleans is the hometown of Coach Brown. We kicked off the weekend with a team picnic hosted by Coach Brown's family which included games, music and good southern cuisine. The HG Striders Elite athletes also got the opportunity to tour the city of New Orleans and experience the culture. The Speed Capital Central Showcase was a success for our athletes. They ran their hearts out! We are so proud of our HG Striders Elite athletes! Their hard work and dedication earned them a dozen medals. Once again, our HG Striders Elite athlete Layla Mitchell earned MVP award. We are so proud of you! Our coaching staff is pleased with the accomplishments of our athletes, and we look forward to what's to come in the future.
SPEED CAPITAL MID-ATLANTIC SHOWCASE
2ND PLACE TEAM MVP AWARD
We are so proud of our HG Striders Elite athletes! Their hard work and dedication earned them over 35 medals and several PRs at the Speed Capital Mid-Atlantic Showcase. Our HG Striders Elite athlete Laila Mallory earned MVP award! We are so proud of you! HG STRIDERS ELITE EARNED 2ND PLACE TEAM MVP AWARD! Our coaching staff is pleased with the accomplishments of our athletes, and we look forward to what's to come in the future.
SPEED CAPITAL VA INVITATIONAL
We are so proud of our HG Striders Elite athletes! Their hard work and dedication earned them 24 medals and several PRs at the Speed Capital VA Invitational. Our HG Striders Elite athlete Layla Mitchell earned MVP status. Our coaching staff is pleased with the accomplishments of our athletes, and we look forward to what's to come in the future.
TEAM COMRADERY
Congratulations Coach Brown on your new position as Head Track & Field Coach of Garrison Forest School. Our HG Striders Elite family is so proud of you!!
ABOUT COACH BROWN
Who are you?
I am Coach Breland Brown, the head coach of Heart n Glory Striders. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana I grew up playing sports. I played baseball at the collegiate and professional level (Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees and several minor league teams). Once my daughter was born, I wanted to shift careers to ensure I was present for every major event in her life. Thus, my wife, daughter and I relocated to Maryland approximately eight years ago to start our new journey.
What does Shaping Kids’ Lives Through Sports mean to you?
I have always had a passion for mentoring youth through sports. Shaping Kids’ Lives Through Sports means teaching kids self confidence, hard work and consistency, how to work cooperatively with others and showing good sportsmanship. As a coach, I am skilled and dedicated to being a positive mentor. In turn, the kids will benefit from learning from me and spending their time with another positive mentor besides their parents. Lastly, Shaping Kids’ Lives Through Sports means teaching kids how to be engaged in physical activity safely.
Why did you decide to coach track and field?
My wife and I usually go out and run fifteen 100m and six 200m sprints. Our daughter would accompany us. I told my wife, right before the pandemic in 2020, that our daughter looks really fast. So, I wanted to register her for a track team, however the pandemic threw things off. I thought she was extremely talented and she did not get tired from intense running. Moreover, she was beating my wife in races at the age of 8 years old, so I knew I needed to sign her up. She ran for a local developmental track club. However, mid-season I decided to train her. She earned her ticket to the 2021 AAU Junior Olympics in the 100m, 200m and 400m under my training.
I've always had a passion to mentor our youth. I think it's just something that is inside of me. I've mentored several kids, some of which are now playing on a professional level. To add, in my professional career as a baseball player I have had the opportunity to work with the best athletic trainers, coaches and played with some of the best well-known professional athletes. I understand sports and I have the capabilities to make a difference in the lives of our youth. Also, I am known for my quick speed, I understand speed training and the mechanics of running. With my knowledge and expertise, I will develop young athletes by teaching them the proper running mechanics, event specific technical skills and strength and conditioning.
I am who I say I am! I am committed to providing the skills, techniques and mentorship to our Heart n Glory Striders athletes. It's going to be a life changing experience and an exciting journey! Thank you for entrusting me with your child!
I am Coach Breland Brown, the head coach of Heart n Glory Striders. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana I grew up playing sports. I played baseball at the collegiate and professional level (Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees and several minor league teams). Once my daughter was born, I wanted to shift careers to ensure I was present for every major event in her life. Thus, my wife, daughter and I relocated to Maryland approximately eight years ago to start our new journey.
What does Shaping Kids’ Lives Through Sports mean to you?
I have always had a passion for mentoring youth through sports. Shaping Kids’ Lives Through Sports means teaching kids self confidence, hard work and consistency, how to work cooperatively with others and showing good sportsmanship. As a coach, I am skilled and dedicated to being a positive mentor. In turn, the kids will benefit from learning from me and spending their time with another positive mentor besides their parents. Lastly, Shaping Kids’ Lives Through Sports means teaching kids how to be engaged in physical activity safely.
Why did you decide to coach track and field?
My wife and I usually go out and run fifteen 100m and six 200m sprints. Our daughter would accompany us. I told my wife, right before the pandemic in 2020, that our daughter looks really fast. So, I wanted to register her for a track team, however the pandemic threw things off. I thought she was extremely talented and she did not get tired from intense running. Moreover, she was beating my wife in races at the age of 8 years old, so I knew I needed to sign her up. She ran for a local developmental track club. However, mid-season I decided to train her. She earned her ticket to the 2021 AAU Junior Olympics in the 100m, 200m and 400m under my training.
I've always had a passion to mentor our youth. I think it's just something that is inside of me. I've mentored several kids, some of which are now playing on a professional level. To add, in my professional career as a baseball player I have had the opportunity to work with the best athletic trainers, coaches and played with some of the best well-known professional athletes. I understand sports and I have the capabilities to make a difference in the lives of our youth. Also, I am known for my quick speed, I understand speed training and the mechanics of running. With my knowledge and expertise, I will develop young athletes by teaching them the proper running mechanics, event specific technical skills and strength and conditioning.
I am who I say I am! I am committed to providing the skills, techniques and mentorship to our Heart n Glory Striders athletes. It's going to be a life changing experience and an exciting journey! Thank you for entrusting me with your child!