As a youngster, Strande started to play football for Elnesvågen IL, and made his debut for the first-team at the age of 15.
[2] Trond Strande was taken up in Molde's senior squad in 1990, and he made his debut on 28 April 1991 against Lyn, when he came on as a substitute in the 86th minute.
The highlights of his career is the two cup championships in 1994 and 2005, and Molde's participation in the Champions League in 1999, from which he is remembered for several eminent dribble raid up the right side.
[4] In December 2005, Strande stated that he was ready to take over as Molde's head coach after Bo Johansson, if the club management asked for it.
[9] Alongside Vegard Forren and Mattias Moström, he is the only player to have appearances for Molde in 12 consecutive top division seasons.