OUR PILLARS
FUN.
Athletes will play within dynamic and creative gaming that is specifically designed to increase engagement, foster skill development, and redefine competition. Fun permeates each session. Life development opportunities increase the longer an athlete plays a sport.
PRESENCE.
Developing conscious athletes who are present and in the moment is a key mission of our curriculum.
Presence is a foundational skill for reaching flow states where athletes feel “in the zone.” Although it can be difficult to tell when athletes are completely present, there are signs of lack of presence (i.e., looking over to the bench or stands after a mistake).
We enlist all parties, including parents, in holding athletes accountable for growing in their presence throughout their time at Strata and beyond.
CULTURE OF ERROR.
Our priority is to build and foster an environment where athletes not only feel comfortable making mistakes, but welcome them as key stepping stones in the learning process.
Mistakes, when operating with the proper effort and technique, will be encouraged and celebrated as essential moments of athletic development. We focus on the process and not the immediate result.
CELEBRATION.
Who doesn’t enjoy being recognized?
Celebrations se
rve as powerful social and emotional improvement tools that influence athlete fulfillment, camaraderie, and leadership growth.
A culture of celebration does not mean we simply ignore error. Rather, we continually focus on finding moments when athletes are striving toward their best.
We commit to highlighting progress and celebrating the behaviors we want to see both on & off the court.
LIFE & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
Core values of communication, being a great teammate, generating confidence, being an energy raiser, approaching adversity, and other skills are not only recognized but also incentivized throughout our program.
Our holistic approach to development ultimately provides athletes with transferable tools to navigate some of life’s inevitable circumstances, far beyond their final sports competition.
RELATIONSHIPS.
We take pride in nurturing genuine human connection and building a lasting community at Strata. We foster inclusive environments where young people can develop meaningful relationships.
In reality, your athletic career represents just a snippet of your lifetime - but the relationships you build with your teammates, competitors, and coaches can support you far beyond.