BUILT FROM THE
FIELD UP.
Built From the Field Up — About Elite Travel Sports
From one event series to a growing network of brands built around competition, recognition, opportunity, and impact.
Built to Elevate the Next Generation of Youth Sports
To build and operate the most impactful network of youth sports brands in the country — delivering championship competition, athlete development, media exposure, and community investment through every event we host and every brand we grow.
A future where every young athlete — regardless of background — has access to elite competition, real recognition, and a clear pathway to the next level of their athletic career. A future where the communities that host our events are better for it.
What We Stand For
Athletes First
Every decision we make starts with the athlete. From event format to recognition programs, we build experiences that serve the young people who compete on our stages.
Family Experience
We understand that youth sports is a family commitment. We design events that respect the time, investment, and passion of every family that travels to compete.
Coach & Program Support
Great coaches build great athletes. We partner with coaches and programs to create environments where they can develop their athletes and grow their programs.
Community Investment
Through Tomorrow's Elite — our 501(c)(3) charitable organization — we invest in youth development, mentorship, and education in every community we serve, leaving every destination better than we found it.
Partner Credibility
We hold ourselves to the highest standard of professionalism with every sponsor, tourism board, venue, and media partner we work with.
Long-Term Growth
We're building something that lasts. Every brand we launch, every event we host, and every athlete we recognize is part of a long-term vision for the future of youth sports.
From One Event Series to a National Brand Network
What started as a single 7v7 competition series in 2020 has grown into a multi-brand organization serving thousands of athletes, families, and communities across the country. Here's how we got here.
Our First Event
Elite Travel Sports hosted its first event in 2020 with the launch of 7v7 Elite. What started as a single event quickly grew into a vision for building a better competitive experience for athletes, teams, and families.
Learning the Industry
Rather than rushing to expand, we partnered with established youth football organizations and event operators to learn the business from the inside out.
This year provided valuable insight into what works, what doesn't, and most importantly, what teams, parents, coaches, and athletes truly want from an event experience. The lessons learned during this period continue to influence every event we operate today.
Building Momentum
Armed with experience and a clearer vision, we began expanding our independent event footprint. Participation continued to grow as more teams discovered a competitive environment focused on organization, communication, and athlete experience.
Growing the Platform
As participation increased, we continued refining operations, expanding partnerships, and building the infrastructure necessary to support long-term growth across multiple event properties.
Expanding Opportunities
Elite Travel Sports began developing additional initiatives focused on athlete recognition, recruiting exposure, and creating new competitive opportunities beyond traditional 7-on-7 football.
This expansion laid the groundwork for the organization's future growth into multiple brands and event formats.
Resilience and Purpose
In August 2025, a fire destroyed the majority of our event infrastructure, including tents, banners, flags, pop-up structures, merchandise, and many of the operational assets we had spent years building.
Rather than allowing the setback to define us, we used it as an opportunity to refocus on our long-term mission and continue investing in the athletes and communities we serve.
That same year, we launched Flag Elite, creating a dedicated platform focused on the continued growth of flag football and expanding opportunities for athletes across the sport.
Following the fire, we also established Tomorrow's Elite, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tomorrow's Elite was created to support athlete development, educational opportunities, scholarships, mentorship programs, and community impact initiatives that extend beyond competition.
Continuing to Grow
In 2026, we hosted the first-ever Trench Battles event, creating a dedicated competitive platform for offensive and defensive linemen and bringing deserved recognition to one of the most important positions in football.
Today, Elite Travel Sports operates a growing family of brands serving athletes across football and flag football while continuing to create opportunities for competition, recognition, exposure, and personal growth.
What began as a single event in 2020 has grown into a platform dedicated to serving athletes, families, coaches, and communities throughout the country.
- 907 Teams
- 15,224 Athletes
- 25,881 Estimated Spectators
- 41,105 Total Participants
- Teams from 13 States
The Story Is Still Being Written
Elite Travel Sports is still growing. New brands, new markets, new championship opportunities, and new ways to serve athletes and communities are on the horizon. Whether you're an athlete, a family, a coach, a sponsor, or a destination — there's a place for you in the Elite Travel Sports ecosystem.