Elite athlete training
180 Elite Performance

Developing Complete Athletes.
Building Future Leaders.

A premier athlete development organization uniting elite coaching, athletic performance, leadership, recruiting, and technology-powered guidance into one complete ecosystem.

Our Impact

Measured in transformation, not sessions.

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Who We Are

More than training.
A complete ecosystem.

At 180 Elite Performance, we believe greatness isn't built during games — it is built through discipline, preparation, consistency, leadership, and intentional development.

Our ecosystem develops athletes physically, mentally, emotionally, and as leaders — preparing them to succeed in sport, in school, and in life.

We don't simply train athletes. We transform them.

What We Develop

Seven pillars of the complete athlete.

Elite Skills Development

Sport-specific instruction led by experienced coaches who develop technique, IQ, and competitive precision.

Athletic Performance

Speed, strength, conditioning, mobility, injury prevention, and explosive movement — engineered for the game.

Mental Performance

Confidence, discipline, focus, resilience, and the competitive mindset that separates good from elite.

Leadership Development

Character, communication, accountability, and decision-making — the qualities of a captain and a champion.

Athlete Portfolio Pipeline

Athlete branding, highlight production, recruiting education, and college preparation for the next level.

Technology Powered

Personalized athlete guidance, progress tracking, goal setting, and performance insights — always on.

Future Readiness

Preparing athletes for success beyond sports — college, career, character, and the confidence to lead in any arena.

How It Works

Your Journey Starts Here

180 Elite Performance creates a personalized development experience for every athlete. From the moment you choose your sport, the platform builds a roadmap designed around your goals, skill level, and long-term potential.

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Choose Your Sport

Every athlete's journey begins by selecting the sport they want to develop. Whether you compete on the court, field, track, mat, course, or in the pool, your experience is built specifically for your sport and position.

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Build Your Athlete Profile

Tell us about yourself, your experience, your goals, and where you want to grow. Your Athlete Profile becomes the foundation for everything that follows, allowing the platform to understand your unique strengths and development opportunities.

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Receive Your Personalized Plan

Once your profile is complete, 180 Elite Performance creates a customized development plan tailored to you. As you improve, your training evolves, ensuring you're always working on what matters most.

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Train With Purpose

Log in and know exactly what to work on each day. Every workout, lesson, challenge, and activity is designed to help you improve your sport-specific skills, athletic performance, mental game, and leadership abilities.

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Track Your Progress

Every workout, assessment, and milestone is recorded automatically, giving you a clear picture of your growth over time. Watch your progress, celebrate achievements, and stay motivated as you move closer to your goals.

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Receive Expert Coaching

Upload training videos or game film to receive personalized coaching and feedback. Coaches help identify strengths, correct weaknesses, and provide guidance that keeps your development moving forward.

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Build Your Athlete Portfolio

As you train and compete, your accomplishments become part of your Athlete Portfolio. Your profile grows with you, showcasing your performance, achievements, highlights, academics, and recruiting information in one professional place.

More Than Training

A complete athlete development ecosystem.

180 Elite Performance is more than a training platform—it's a complete athlete development ecosystem. By combining personalized coaching, performance technology, progress tracking, and long-term athlete development into one experience, we help athletes maximize their potential both in competition and in life.

One Complete Journey
Sports

Built for every discipline.

Basketball is currently active. New sports launch as we grow the ecosystem.

Active
Basketball
Coming Soon
Football
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Soccer
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Baseball
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Softball
Coming Soon
Volleyball
Coming Soon
Track & Field
Coming Soon
Tennis
Coming Soon
Golf
Coming Soon
Wrestling
Coming Soon
Cheer
Coming Soon
More Coming Soon
Why 180 Elite

The difference between training
and transformation.

Traditional Training
  • One coach
  • Skill work only
  • Ends after practice
  • Little accountability
  • No recruiting support
180 Elite Performance
  • Complete athlete development
  • Leadership training
  • Athletic performance
  • Technology-powered development
  • Recruiting preparation
  • Performance tracking
  • Parent communication
  • Long-term development
180 Performance Fuel Lock In Lemonade bottle
Performance Fuel

Fuel elite performance.

Our Performance Fuel division provides premium hydration and recovery solutions engineered to support athletes before, during, and after competition.

Leadership

Led by proven developers of talent.

Lesley Gadson
Founder & CEO • Faith Intelligence™

Lesley Gadson

Founder & CEO of Faith Intelligence™, pioneering Guidance Systems™ that help organizations provide proactive guidance, personalized support, and meaningful human connection at scale. Read More

Ron "Coach Boo" Taylor
Director of Basketball Performance

Ron "Coach Boo" Taylor

Elite athlete development coach specializing in basketball performance, leadership, and long-term player development. Read More

Robin Vondrak
Director of Creative Media & Brand Development

Robin Vondrak

Creative strategist and brand builder shaping athlete stories, digital content, and the 180 Elite voice. Read More

Dennis Gadson Jr.
Director of Recruiting & Athlete Advancement

Dennis Gadson Jr.

Former collegiate coach and recruiting strategist helping athletes navigate the path to the next level.

"180 Elite didn't just make my son a better player. They made him a better leader, a better student, and a better young man."
Angela P. · Parent of a Class of 2026 Athlete
Proprietary Platform

Powered by Faith Intelligence.

Faith Intelligence is our proprietary athlete development platform. Every athlete receives personalized guidance, accountability, progress tracking, and development support between training sessions — a differentiator very few organizations can honestly claim.

  • Personalized guidance
  • Accountability check-ins
  • Progress tracking
  • Between-session development
Faith Intelligence
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Assess
Baseline your athletic, mental, and leadership profile.
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Guide
Receive personalized development between sessions.
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Track
Measure growth across every dimension of the athlete.
The Standard

Your transformation
starts today.

Join an organization committed to developing complete athletes through elite coaching, leadership, innovation, and performance.

We don't just develop better players. We develop better people.