Teams & Coaching

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Teams on Stride

Stride’s team features enable coaches, clubs, and groups to manage athletes, share training plans, and track performance collectively. Anyone can sign up to be a coach and create unlimited teams.

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Creating a Team

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Get Started as a Coach

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Team Management

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Team Roles

Admin (Coach):

• Full team management access
• View all athlete data and activities
• Create and assign training plans
• Access team dashboard and analytics
• Manage team settings and billing
• Add/remove team members

Athlete:

• View their own data only
• Cannot see other athletes’ activities
• Receive assigned workouts and plans
• Communicate with coaches
• View team announcements

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Privacy & Visibility

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Inviting Athletes

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Invitation Process

1. Generate Invite Link
   • Go to your team page
   • Copy the unique invite link (e.g., https://stride.is/invite/2sDNb0nQNaTGLH2YGkbsi4H1)
2. Share the Link
   • Email directly to athletes
   • Share via messaging apps
   • Post in team communications
3. Automatic Join
   • Athletes click the link
   • Create or log into Stride account
   • Automatically join your team

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Bulk Invitations

For larger teams:

• Copy link once
• Share with entire group
• Track who has joined
• Send reminders as needed

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Team Features

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Training Plans

Create Custom Plans:

• Design plans specific to your team
• Adapt existing Stride plans
• Set team-wide training blocks
• Individualize based on athlete level

Plan Assignment:

• Assign plans to entire team
• Customize for individual athletes
• Schedule plan start dates
• Monitor plan compliance

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Workout Library

Build your coaching toolkit:

• Create reusable workouts
• Organize by type/intensity
• Share across all teams
• Quick assignment to athletes

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Team Dashboard

Monitor team performance:

• Compliance Tracking: See who’s completing workouts
• Training Load: Monitor team-wide stress/recovery
• Performance Metrics: Track improvements
• Activity Overview: Recent team activities
• Upcoming Workouts: What’s scheduled

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Managing Multiple Teams

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Unlimited Teams

Coaches can create and manage:

• Multiple squads (e.g., “Elite”, “Development”, “Masters”)
• Different disciplines (road, MTB, track)
• Seasonal programs
• Corporate wellness teams
• Club subgroups

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Team Organization

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Billing & Pricing

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Current Status

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Future Pricing Model

When implemented, pricing will be:

• Per Team: Base fee for each team
• Per Athlete: Additional cost per athlete
• Volume Discounts: Better rates for larger teams
• Flexible Billing: Monthly or annual options

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Coach Tools

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Athlete Management

Individual Athlete View:

• Complete activity history
• Training metrics and trends
• Workout compliance
• Direct messaging
• Plan adjustments

Bulk Actions:

• Assign workouts to multiple athletes
• Send team announcements
• Export team data
• Schedule group activities

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Communication

Built-in Messaging:

• Direct athlete communication
• Team announcements
• Workout feedback
• Post-activity comments

Integration Options:

• Email notifications
• Third-party apps

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Best Practices

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For New Coaches

1. Start Simple
   • Create one team initially
   • Invite a few athletes
   • Build your workflow
   • Expand gradually
2. Set Expectations
   • Communicate your coaching style
   • Define response times
   • Establish workout protocols
   • Create team guidelines
3. Use Templates
   • Build reusable workouts
   • Create standard plans
   • Develop intake forms
   • Standardize communications

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For Growing Teams

Organization Tips:

• Use clear naming conventions
• Group athletes logically
• Regular team audits
• Archive inactive athletes

Efficiency Strategies:

• Batch similar workouts
• Schedule regular check-ins
• Automate where possible
• Delegate to assistant coaches (as admins)

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Advanced Features

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Team Analytics

Access comprehensive data:

• Performance trends
• Compliance rates
• Training load distribution
• Injury risk indicators
• Season progression

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Common Use Cases

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Professional Coaching

Full-service coaching business with multiple athlete tiers and personalized plans

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Cycling Clubs

Manage club training rides, track member progress, coordinate events

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Training Camps

Temporary teams for camps, clinics, or seasonal programs

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Getting Help

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Next Steps

1. Create Your First Team: Start in the Account section
2. Invite Athletes: Share your unique team link
3. Assign Plans: Use existing or create custom plans
4. Monitor Progress: Check the team dashboard regularly