Bryan Stride enters his sixth season as head coach in 2018. Stride of Fergus, Ontario is a well-known and respected long distance running coach in the Fergus and Guelph area. Stride, now retired, was a teacher for over 25 years in the Upper Grand District School Board having taught physical and health education. As department head of physical education, Stride has always been an advocate of an active and healthy lifestyle through running.
Stride has been the head coach of various high school cross country and track teams while also writing and directing personal fitness for students-athletes, peers and teachers throughout his teaching career.
On top of his coaching accolades, Stride has also reached several outstanding personal feats as a cross country runner. He was the Canadian Masters champion four straight years (1991-1994) and also has several Ontario University Athletics titles to his name. Stride has earned two provincial titles (1975, 1976) while also collecting a national championship in 1976. Additionally, Stride placed fourth at the 1975 Pan American Games in the 3000m steeplechase.
