Premier youth sports organization brings professionally coached youth athletics programs centered on player development and leadership to Orlando area following high demand for its approach to youth athletics.

 

Dragons Elite Athletics, a premier youth athletics and leadership organization originating from South Florida, has announced its expansion into the City of Orlando as part of its intensive growth stage aimed at becoming a nationwide organization.

Despite only having launched early this year, Dragons Elite Athletics has been rapidly growing: its athletics programs now include baseball and softball with professional and licensed coaches joining the organization to specialize in these sports; a growing list of facilities now include Homestead, Coral Springs, and West Palm Beach in South Florida and the recently opened facility in New York; and key partnerships have been established with Pyramid Sports and Entertainment Group and For A Bright Future Foundation to improve the benefits accessible to its athletes.  The organization’s partnership with For A Bright Future also removes financial barriers for promising young athletes, empowering them to pursue their dreams.

 

Dragons Elite Athletics represents a new concept in youth athletic organizations, providing professionally managed, high-performance training with former professional players and licensed coaches, with a clear, structured development path for athletes in a nurturing environment free from favoritism and politics. Using its proprietary Dragons Elite Performance Framework and The Dragon Way methodology, every athlete receives individualized guidance, building leadership, discipline, and a foundation for lifelong excellence. 

As the organization continues its expansion, Dragons Elite Athletics remains committed to bringing valuable opportunities for young athletes while maintaining a focus on high-level coaching, structured training, and personal growth.  At Dragons Elite Athletics, there are only professional and certified coaches, no guest players, no high school player coaches, or “daddy-ball” in their travel or Select programs, and an emphasis on development as players and leaders.

The Dragons Elite Athletics team is here to meet the growing demand from parents seeking a clear, professional pathway for their children’s athletic and personal development while ensuring that every player has access to the tools, coaching, and leadership opportunities needed to excel in sports and in life.

 

A Mission-Driven Organization Backed by Black Dragon Capital 

 As part of the Black Dragon Capital family of companies, Dragons Elite Athletics upholds a commitment to operational excellence, disciplined growth, and community impact. This partnership ensures that Dragons Elite Athletics remains focused on long-term success while delivering a clear return on families’ investments in their children’s futures.  With experience in sports production in over 100 countries, Black Dragon Capital has assembled an impressive roster of full-time coaches focused on the development of one player at a time, both on and off the field.   

“This has been an exciting year for Dragons Elite Athletics and I am proud to see us close 2025 with even more growth. With Orlando City added to the list of communities we serve, our team is excited to connect with even more families who can directly benefit from our vision of youth athletics development and leadership which emphasizes professional coaching, player development, and leadership attributes on and off the field. We have added an impressive roster of professional coaches and staff, facilities, and players. This would not be possible without the increasing demand for our services.  I’m excited that many families have seen the benefits of our approach,” said Sarah Hernandez, Founder, Executive Director and member of the Board of Directors.

Join the Movement. Be a Dragon.  
The expansion of Dragons Elite Athletics to new cities and sports reflects its mission to build future athletes on and off the field, and its vision to grow into a nationwide leader in youth sports development. Whether your child is new to the game, focused on collegiate play, or determined to reach the professional level, Dragons Elite Athletics is where champions are made.  

Commit to excellence. Commit to growth. Commit to being your best.  

Learn more about tryouts, program schedules, and registration opportunities here.  

   

About Dragons Elite Athletics  
Dragons Elite Athletics is a leading youth sports and leadership organization headquartered in South Florida, dedicated to athlete development through high-performance training, character development, and a proprietary method focused on guiding athletes toward elite performance.    

Founded by Sarah Hernandez, a former Marine, a successful business executive, and a certified athletic coach, along with a team of experienced entrepreneurs, educators, and former professional athletes, Dragons Elite Athletics’ mission is to develop high-potential athletes on and off the field. We have created the Dragons Elite Performance Framework to develop attributes for success in life, beginning with performance and commitment in sports. Our athletes will embody the best of the human spirit and endeavor to outperform the competition, and in the process become elite members of society.   

Our coaching staff is primarily full-time former professional athletes, experienced and licensed coaches, certified in The Dragon Way development approach, allowing them to focus on each player’s development with a transparent path to lasting success. We offer a clear development and leadership program, travel and select teams, camps and clinics along with fitness programs complimented by our indoor and outdoor facilities.  Our program includes player profile development and a full array of agency related services.