7v7 Elite

10/01/2026

CIRCUIT TO GRIDIRON | Gem 2027 Senior Standouts ⭐️

Notable Friday Night ATH Standouts from the guys we saw this offseason circuit.

7v7Elite x The Rundown ☝🏽 Drew Johnson

We highlight the rising prospects and programs who are making an impact under the Friday night lights — players we’ve been watching since the offseason. - Tag Us For Mention 👀

09/21/2026

I want to share something honestly with the 7v7 Elite family this morning.

For years, I’ve believed deeply in what WE’VE been building—and these pictures are a small reminder of why.

This has never been simply about tournaments, brackets, trophies or championship belts. It’s been about creating a place where young athletes could compete, families could spend weekends together, coaches could pour into kids, and everyone could expect an experience where they felt supported.

Thousands of athletes and families have trusted us over the years. I don’t take that lightly, and I never will.

Right now, though, I need to be transparent about where we are.

As things stand today, the financial resources necessary to responsibly produce the 2027 7v7 Elite season are not in place.

That is NOT an announcement that 7v7 Elite is closing its doors.

But I won’t pretend everything is fine or make promises to teams that I’m not certain we can fulfill.

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking and praying about what comes next. Before making any final decision, I believe the families, athletes, coaches, staff, partners and supporters who helped build this deserve to know where things stand.

If 7v7 Elite has meant something to you or your family, I’d genuinely love to hear about it.

And if you’re a business owner, potential sponsor, strategic partner or someone who sees the opportunity in what we’ve built and wants to have a serious conversation about helping make the 2027 season possible, my door is open.

If circumstances change and we’re able to move forward, we’ll be ALL IN. We’ll do the work, honor our commitments and give these athletes and families the experience they deserve.

For now, I’m not saying goodbye.

I’m simply telling our family where we are.

Thank you for believing in us, competing with us, working alongside us and, most importantly, trusting us with your kids.

Whatever comes next, that has mattered to me more than you know.

— Lee

09/19/2026

09/13/2026

CIRCUIT TO GRIDIRON | Rising QB Standouts ⭐️

Notable Friday Night QB Standouts from the guys we saw this offseason in 7v7.

7v7Elite x The Rundown ☝🏽

Every week, we’ll highlight the rising prospects and programs who are making an impact under the Friday night lights — players we’ve been watching since the offseason. - Tag Us or Drew Johnson For Mention 👀

Max Konovalov | Sarasota Photographer 📸

09/08/2026

They showed up. They kept showing up. And when the season was over, they were standing on top. 🏆

Team RockOut made their presence felt all season and finished as our 2026 14U National Champions.

Great athletes. Great program. Great people.

Salute to — and to our Director of Scouting for continuing to spotlight the programs and athletes making noise across the 7v7 landscape.

Where The Best Compete.

09/01/2026

🏈 WHO GETS #1?

The 2027 7v7 Elite schedule is LIVE and registration is officially OPEN.

But we’re doing something different for the programs willing to commit early.

27 TEAMS. 27 COACHES. 2027.

We’re calling them the 27 FOR ’27. 🔒

The first 27 teams to complete a paid registration for a 2027 7v7 Elite event will receive special recognition throughout the season, priority consideration for scheduling requests, a customized team spotlight — and one coach from each team will be included in our initial 2027 coach-verification rollout.

That last part matters.

Effective July 1, 2026, Florida’s Level 2 background-screening requirements for coaches covered by the state’s independent-sanctioning-authority law are now in effect.

7v7 is going through a transition.

We’re not waiting until tournament morning to figure it out.

We want to start working through the process NOW with the coaches and organizations that are committing to 2027 early.

Our plan is for those coaches, upon successful completion of the required screening process, to receive a personalized 7v7 Elite Verified Coach credential with QR verification.

Verified coaches. Visible credentials. Better accountability.

And there’s another reason we’re doing this.

EARLY COMMITMENTS ALLOW US TO COMMIT EARLY.

When teams register early, we’re able to move earlier on facilities, fields, media, staffing and all of the pieces that go into creating the 7v7 Elite experience.

If you’re willing to commit to us early, we want to recognize that commitment and do our best to take care of you in return.

There are only 27.

Once they’re claimed, they’re claimed.

So…

WHO GETS #1? 👀

🔒 REGISTER NOW: 7v7Elite.com

Tag the coach or organization that needs to be one of the 27 FOR ’27.

08/30/2026

2027 is officially on the clock. ⏳

Five events. Five cities. One Elite experience.

Tampa → Lake City → Fort Lauderdale → Orlando → Montgomery.

And it all leads to The Finale.

But you don’t just register for The Finale.

You earn your way in.

Teams will compete throughout the 2027 season for the opportunity to qualify for our invitation-only Finale in Leesburg, Florida.

Then, when the best meet the best, The Finale champion in each age division can earn up to $10,000 in sponsorship awards for their team.

Earn the invitation. Win The Finale. Take home the sponsorship.

The road starts January 9.

Who’s coming with us?

08/21/2026

Something big is coming for 2027.

Florida, you ready? 👀

2027 schedule drops Sunday night.

07/13/2026

FLORIDA 7v7 COACHES & ORGANIZATIONS — IMPORTANT UPDATE

For the past few years, Florida’s Level 2 fingerprint background check requirement for youth athletic coaches has been discussed, delayed, and extended multiple times. That has understandably created confusion across youth sports.

As of July 1, 2026, the current law requires Independent Sanctioning Authorities to conduct Level 2 fingerprint-based background screenings for coaches who have direct contact with youth athletes. The responsibility falls on the organization—not the individual team. (⁠Online Sunshine)

At 7v7 Elite, we’ve always believed that protecting young athletes comes first. At the same time, we know many coaches, organizations, and families are still trying to understand exactly what the new requirements mean in practice.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing:
• What a Level 2 background check actually includes
• Who the law applies to
• What coaches should expect
• How organizations can prepare for compliance

Our goal is simple: keep coaches informed, protect our athletes, and help the Florida 7v7 community navigate these changes together.

If you’re a coach, team administrator, or organization with questions, drop them in the comments. We’ll do our best to provide clear, factual information as everyone works through this transition.

07/03/2026

Every season has a beginning.

Before the rankings.

Before the offers.

Before the championships.

There is one weekend where statements are made.

The Kickoff Classic.

The road to the 2027 season starts here.

Registration opens soon exclusively on SportsThread.

January 2027.