About Us

Making Stridz Athlete Development is a sports consulting business which is dedicated to the growth and development of athletes of all ages and skill levels. Through the use of Dartfish Video Analysis Software athletes are able to use visual feedback as a method of improving their technique. Making Stridz Athlete Development is a strong believer of the importance of sport science and specifically Biomechanics on athlete development and performance improvement.

Making Stridz Athlete Development was founded by Brian Shackel. Brian is a graduate from the University of Manitoba with a Masters Degree in Sports Biomechanics and a Bachelors Degree in Exercise and Sports Science. He has been working in the field of Sports Biomechanics for five years as a research assistant at the University of Manitoba and with Making Stridz Athlete Development. His area of expertise is on the mechanics of skating, but he has worked with athletes of all ages and skill levels in over 30 different sports skills. For a complete list please see the Past Projects heading.

Brian’s own sports background includes participating at the provincial level in hockey, baseball, golf and curling. He has worked with athletes at both the grassroots level and the elite level and feels that all athletes can benefit from video analysis.

Brian was born and raised on a farm in southern Manitoba. He takes pride on the importance of hard work and determination in reaching your goals. As a small business owner, he is dedicated to providing quality feedback to athletes and coaches in order to improve their athletic development and help athletes reach their goals, no matter how small or big these goals might be.

Contact Information

Making Stridz Athlete Development

Brian Shackel
M. Sc. Sports Biomechanics, B.E.S.S.
Owner/Sports Biomechanics Consultant

Edmonton, Alberta
Office: (780) 932-2903
Email: shackel.brian@gmail.com
Website: www.makingstridz.com

Thesis: A Biomechanical Comparison of Starting Technique in Hockey and Speed Skating