SKILLZ Elite Program
The SKILLZ Elite Program launched Summer of 2022 as a component of SKILLZ Training, LLC. The program prioritizes skill development, athlete exposure, and affords the opportunity for student athletes to build and enhance their college recruitment portfolio.
The SKILLZ Elite Program united student athletes from 23 different school districts including: Huntingdon , Mount Union, Juniata Valley , Calvary Christian, Mifflin County, Bishop McCourt, Bishop Guilfoyle, Conemaugh Valley, Southern Huntingdon, Northern Bedford, Clearfield, Forbes Road, Central Martinsburg, Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Tussey Mountain, Penn Cambria, Belleville Christian, McConnellsburg , Richland, Bishop Carroll, Portage, and Central Cambria.
SKILLZ Elite 17U, 16U Boys 2025 East Coast Nationals @ Spooky Nook Champs!
Upcoming Events
Sat, Mar 07HuntingdonRegister to tryout for the SKILLZ Elite AAU Program. Boys and Girls grades 6 though 11.
Join us for Spring 2026 Tryouts
Mark your calendars! Tryouts for the Spring 2026 season will occur on Saturday March 7, 2026 and Sunday March 8, 2026. Tryouts will be held at the Calvary Christian Academy gymnasium for boys and girls grades 6-11.
2026 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
April 11-12 | 11th Annual DC Live | Boyd, MD
April 25-26 | Happy Valley Hardwood Classic | State College, PA
May 2-3 | May Mayhem | Manheim, PA
May 16-17 | The Summit VI | Tridelphia, WV
June 6-7 | Mid Atlantic Grand Finale | Millersville/Reading, PA
*June 26-28 | East Coast Nationals | Manheim, PA
*teams must win first, third, or fifth tournament to qualify for this tournament.
Program Benefits
Limited roster sizes to ensure your athlete to gets the most reps at tournaments and the most development from our coaches
Athletes and families receive live team and player statistics using the GameChanger app
Athletes receive access to SKILLZ college prep resources including Senior Checklist, application assistance, and recruitment portfolio mentorship
Athletes receive discounted group training rates during the travel season
Families receive early access/discounted rates for select SKILLZ Training events
Families can take advantage of travel accommodations planned for each tournament by SKILLZ Elite.
Meet the Coaches
Nick Payne | 17U Boys
Haley Krause | 17U Girls
Mason Yingling | 16U Boys
Brock Anders | 15U Boys
Shaye Smartt-Fortson | 15U Girls
Kristi Watkins | 14U Boys
Sydney Snyder | 14U Girls
Kahlil Fortson | 13U Boys
Hayden Taylor | 13U Girls
Jessica Mumford | 12U Boys
Kahlil Fortson | Program Director | CEO of SKILLZ Training, LLC | 8146445438
For all program-related inquiries, please contact Kahlil Fortson.
Nick Payne
17U Boys Coach
Haley Krause
17U Girls Coach
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Mason Yingling
16U Boys Coach
Brock Anders
15U Boys Coach
Shaye Smartt-Fortson
15U Girls Coach
Kristi Watkins
14U Boys Coach
Sydney Snyder
14U Girls Coach
Kahlil Fortson
13U Boys Coach
Hayden Taylor
13U Girls Coach
Jessica Mumford
12U Boys Coach