(423)599-4465
TENNESSEE ELITE ACADEMY
NEXT LEVEL BASKETBALL
At Tennessee Elite Academy our objective is to create next level mentality in our youth. From elementary to middle school to high school to college and beyond, our goal is to teach the skills that they need to succeed on the field of play and in the field of life.
Our vision is to change the focus from comparing themselves to their peers to a more introspective approach to growth: that unlimited growth is based on a thirst inside to be the best version of themselves. We believe that it is through learning to be self-focused and disciplined coupled with developing the habits of hard work, perseverance, and continued learning that our youth will experience optimal growth. It is our intention to teach, coach, and develop these maxims and reject the win at all cost mindset to create athletes of character who are game-changers and leaders in their team, their sport, and in their communities.
COACHING DIRECTOR
Holly Rogers-Stroud
Former Cleveland Blue Raider standout and Hall of Famer
Former Vanderbilt Commodore
Head Coach for the Tennessee Elite Academy
“What makes a player elite is not just about talent, but the willingness to discipline yourself, to understand, focus, and persevere. That’s what has worked for me in basketball and in life.”
"Here's how I'm going to beat you.
I'm going to outwork you.
That's it. That's all there is to it."
Pat Summitt
OUR MOTTO
Play Smart, Play Hard, Play as One
We believe our values are best represented in our motto: Play Smart/Play Hard/Play as One.
Play Smart: we teach our youth that understanding and knowledge are precursors to achievement.
Play Hard: we build on knowledge with the understanding that knowledge itself is not enough, maximum efforts and self-discipline are essential to success.
Play as One: teamwork with like-minded people builds strength on strength and helps motivate us to achieve even more than we thought possible.
CONNECT WITH US
Address: P.O. Box 5510
Cleveland, Tennessee 37320
(423)599-4465
fax (423)790-7890