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Rapidly growing premier youth athletics and leadership development organization gains support of multi-phased investment firm with history of success in transforming companies  

BOCA RATON, FL – Aug. 27, 2025 –
The South Florida-based dynamic youth sports organization Dragons Elite Athletics has announced that it has received a multi-million-dollar investment from multi-phased investment firm Black Dragon Capital. 

Dragons Elite Athletics, a premier youth sports organization, is dedicated to developing elite-level athletes through high-performance training, character building, and disciplined development. It is in partnership with Louis Hernandez, Jr.’s Foundation For A Bright Future (“For A Bright Future”), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development. 

Founded by Sarah Hernandez, an executive with Black Dragon Capital℠, former Marine and certified baseball and softball coach, along with a team of experienced business leaders, educators and former professional athletes, Dragons Elite Athletics' mission is to develop high potential athletes on and off the field. 

Dragons Elite is in an intensive growth stage with a vision of nationwide expansion organization. 

Being Professionally-Run Makes a Huge Difference 

Youth athletics in the US is a $40 billion dollar industry entrenched in relationship politics, and a “Daddy Ball” culture where organizations are led by inexperienced leaders who don’t emphasize development and leadership skills.    

Dragon Elite Athletics is designed to reshape the landscape of youth athletics through an emphasis on better value for time and money for parents, a more transparent and clearer path to development for players free of unnecessary drama and politics, and an improved career opportunity for the most qualified coaches who earned the right for a stable economic environment allowing them to focus on what they love to do best; teach a game they love and develop future leaders on and off the field.  Among the points of emphasis for the Dragons Elite Organization are:  

Elite Athlete Training with a Purpose: Dragons Elite Athletics doesn’t just train athletes — it shapes future leaders. Every Dragons athlete gets an individualized performance development plan based on evaluations made by professionals. The proprietary Dragons Elite Performance Framework is designed to unlock full potential and build the foundation for long-term excellence. 

Professional Coaching. Zero Politics. At Dragons Elite, there’s no “daddy ball.” Recreational teams are led by a professional coaching director, focused on community engagement, and transparency. Travel teams are led by professional coaches and former professional athletes who know what it takes to succeed at the highest levels. Expert instruction is provided in all aspects of the game, and every player receives the attention they deserve.   

A Clear Path to Development, Customized for Each Athlete. All programs follow the Dragons Elite Athletics Development Playbook, a proprietary development approach that is outcome based so that members drive to a successful outcome which includes higher education, collegiate playing career or professional path to play. 

A Better Value to Parents and Families.  Dragons Elite Athletics provides a clearer return on parents’ hard-earned time and money, better and more structured development paths tailored specifically for each athlete, and a focus on optimizing a player's genetic potential and leadership attributes off the field. All with a refreshing dose of transparency at every level.  Parents are doing their part in youth athletics and should expect a higher more professional standard.   

For those special few who have what it takes to play at the highest levels, Dragons Elite Digital Media lab and Sports Agency partnership will allow families to get the most from their achievements, in a fair and transparent way.   

Support from Black Dragon Capital℠ to Accelerate Dragons Elite Athletics’ Growth 

Black Dragon Capital℠, is a multi-phased investment firm with a history of building and successfully transforming businesses, with a community-focused impact.  Led by a team of professionals with both investment and operations expertise, they work closely with entrepreneurs to build market leading companies.  

The firm’s support for Dragons Elite Athletics shows their belief in the youth athletics organization’s potential for success. 

Dragons Elite Athletics has demonstrated significant momentum in the last few months alone: 

• Expansion to over 20 teams across Florida from Homestead to Boca Raton 
• Launch of Softball Program 
• Addition of Executive Director and recognized Regional Directors 
• It has partnered with For A Bright Future Foundation, creating the Youth Athletics and Leadership Program 
• Has expanded sports agency offerings through a partnership with Pyramid Sports Group 
• Has grown its team of full-time, professional coaches 

The additional support from Black Dragon Capital℠ is expected to further accelerate Dragons Elite Athletics’ growth. 

“We are extremely grateful for Black Dragon’s support. The trust they have placed in our organization means a lot and we are excited to continue towards our goal of expanding nationwide,” said Brandon Brader, Executive Director – Facilities and Community Relations at Dragons Elite Athletics. 

“My goal has always been to provide a better experience for families and players involved in youth athletics with an emphasis on the development of our athletes on and off the field. Our team's organizational experience, professional coaches, development plans, and leadership programs are a significant differentiator.  We are excited to see the strong market acceptance and to see how much more we can progress with the added support from Black Dragon.” said Sarah Hernandez, Founder, Executive Director – Teams, and Boca Regional Director for Baseball at Dragons Elite Athletics. 

“Youth sports play an important role in the development of the next generation of leaders.  We invested in Dragons Elite, because of their unique approach to developing athletes on and off the field, and their winning track record.  We are delighted to support them with this investment,” said Nigel Prince, Chief Operations Officer at Black Dragon Capital℠.     

About Dragons Elite Athletics
Dragons Elite Athletics is a premier youth sports organization based in South Florida, dedicated to developing elite-level athletes through high-performance training, character building, and disciplined development. Founded by Sarah Hernandez, an executive with Black Dragon Capital℠, former Marine and certified baseball and softball coach, along with a team of experienced business leaders, educators and former professional athletes, Dragons Elite Athletics' mission is to develop high potential athletes on and off the field. The organization offers year-round training, elite travel baseball and softball teams, and developmental camps led by licensed coaches and former athletes. At the core of Dragons Elite is a proprietary performance framework—The Dragon Way—designed to help every athlete reach their full potential both on and off the field. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and long-term success, Dragons Elite Athletics is not just building players—it’s shaping champions for life. 

Learn more: www.dragonseliteathletics.com 

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About Black Dragon Capital℠  

Black Dragon Capital℠ (BDC), founded over a decade ago by recognized technology leaders, is a unique multi-phased investment firm focused on disruptive technologies in high growth industry segments that strengthen economic stability within communities. The firm was founded and led by a collaborative team of experienced entrepreneurs with intense operating experience, and a proven track record. They work closely with entrepreneurs to build market leading companies using their proprietary Black Dragon Toolkit℠, which is designed to drive operational value and returns.   

Learn more at www.blackdragoncap.com  

About Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future
Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development. Our initiatives provide equal opportunity for all children to have the tools and opportunities to fulfill their life goals and become constructive members of our global community. Learn more at forabrightfuturefoundation.org.