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 Mennonite, McConnellsburg , Richland, Bishop Carroll, Portage, and Central Cambria.
SKILLZ Elite 17U, 16U Boys 2025 East Coast Nationals @ Spooky Nook Champs!
Upcoming Events
2025 Gridiron GobblerSun, Nov 02Shirleysburg
Join us for Fall Open Gyms
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 (specific times and dates for each TBA).
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2026 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
TBD
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
Haley Myers
Mason Yingling
Shaye Smartt
Kristi Watkins
Kahlil Fortson
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Kahlil Fortson | Program Director | CEO of SKILLZ Training, LLC | 8146445438
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For all program-related inquiries, please contact Kahlil Fortson.
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