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A training environment built for athletes who want to grow, compete, and find out exactly what they're capable of — in North Aurora, IL.

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individual teams across 7 organizations

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athletes trained

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individual teams across 7 organizations

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the stryde stats

1:1 performance sessions that are practical and individualized — not motivational fluff. Confidence, focus, pressure, process. For the athlete who wants to stop getting in their own way.

Mindset Training

confidence

pressure

process

leadership

focus

Progressive, coached, and intentional. Open facility hours with a coach present — covering weightlifting, speed and agility, movement, recovery, eye training, and virtual reality hitting.

speed & agility

metrics testing

weightlifting

recovery

Strength & Conditioning

Small group lessons built around your athlete's specific position and skill set. Every new athlete starts with a 1st Lesson Assessment so we know exactly where they are and where they're going.

skills training

throwing

Hitting

catching

slapping

outfield

infield

athletic performance

Strength, speed, and mindset training open to all athletes.

Everything needed to take it further.

more about stryde

Gabi didn't give up, she decided to get better through training, focus & commitment to the sport.

Stryde Training was born from Gabi's desire to help young athletes work on all aspects of their student athlete career, and now coaches the whole athlete because she knows the mental side is just as real as the physical one.

When your athlete trains at Stryde, they get a coach who has been where they have been and knows exactly how to get them where they want to go.

- gabi nilLes | Founder of stryde training

"In 2019, my softball career almost came to a stop because I couldn't throw the ball back to the pitcher."

When athletes understand the why behind every drill, they stop going through the motions. They trust the process. And then the process starts working.


Commitment:

She'll train alongside athletes who push her. She'll make friends who get it. And she'll learn to lead, communicate, and show up for others in ways that carry far beyond the field.

SOCIALIZING

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Stryde is a place where older athletes lead and younger athletes grow. Where everyone is celebrated, challenged, and genuinely supported. It feels like a second home because we build it that way.

COMMUNITY:

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Seeing real metrics, real progress, and real peers performing creates a standard that motivates from the inside out. Not pressure. Evidence.

COMPETITION

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more then just training

I am extremely satisfied with the coaching and mentoring my daughter receives as a catcher from Gabi. From the start, Gabi demonstrated a deep understanding of the position and provided invaluable guidance. Gabi’s expertise and passion for the sport truly reflects my daughter's development and performance. Not only does Gabi teach her the technical skills of catching, she also focuses on building confidence and mental toughness. I am impressed with the personalized approach Gabi takes to address my daughter’s strengths and areas that need improvement.

- Jim Finnen

"My daughter loves Gabi she has been with her for about 3-4 years now and has made huge strides in catching and hitting, she has made my daughter so much more confident in her abilities. Gabi challenges my daughter in every way possible and they get along so well, I would definitely recommend Gabi to anyone that wants the best and get challenged at their sport."

- Matt Hill

"Gabi is amazing! My daughter has been working with her on hitting and catching and she absolutely loves going to lessons. She has improved her swing so much and has learned many great things to improve her catching. She challenges my daughter and asks her questions about what she learned that lesson and I love that about her. She's an amazing teacher and a super hard worker who I highly recommend!"

- Kortnie Tesdall

"Under Gabi's guidance, my daughter has made remarkable progress in both catching and hitting over the past several months. Not only does she look forward to her lessons, but Gabi's coaching significantly bolstered her confidence on the field. Gabi's approach stands out due to her exceptional organization and preparation for each session. Her emphasis on arm care, a critical aspect often overlooked, is commendable."

- Cassie Kaplan

"Gabi is amazing not only with fundamentals of the game but also the mental aspect. My daughter has picked up some amazing swing mechanics due to Gabi taking the time to explain why certain drills are being done. She has connected with my daughter in a way that makes sense, which I never could. Highly recommend!"

- Mark Roe

what the parents are saying about stryde training

MEET YOUR COACHES

Mark Nilles

Gabi Nilles

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Mark brings a performance-focused approach to Stryde Training, helping athletes become stronger, faster, and more resilient through intentional strength and conditioning.

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After experiencing firsthand how much the mental side of sports impacts performance, Gabi built Stryde Training to help athletes grow both on and off the field.

founder & head coach

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READY TO GET STARTED?

Stryde Training is for athletes who are ready to do the work. Athletes who want to be pushed, not just praised. If your athlete is motivated and looking for a place that will meet them there and then take them further, this is it.

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