by Long Island Elite | Feb 7, 2026 | News, Spring Football
Spring football isn’t about survival.It’s about development. The 495 Spring Development Camp was created to address a gap that existed on Long Island long before spring football was widely accepted here: young players needed a structured, intelligent way to get better...
by Long Island Elite | Jan 7, 2026 | News
A Parent’s Guide to Development, Character, and Real Standards Long Island Elite Football is the first and original “National Team” in the New York State. Former Penn State Linebacker and Pittsburgh Steeler Gerald Filardi, and Football Visionary Benjamin...
by Long Island Elite | Jan 7, 2026 | News, Spring Football
Some trainers on Long Island just throw out cones for kids, put them on the turf, and take their parents money. Real development is position-specific, body-type specific, and age-appropriate. When those things are ignored, kids don’t just fail to improve, they often...
by Long Island Elite | Oct 31, 2025 | News
Tonight our Long Island Elite National Team family is very excited to turn its attention to the North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Syracuse matchup, where the Orange are making a bold move: freshman quarterback Joseph Filardi is expected to take the reins under center....
by Long Island Elite | Aug 26, 2025 | News
There are signs of Fall everywhere! For the soft and entitled, Pumpkin Spice lattes were released at Starbucks today! But for hardcore football fanatics, college football returns this week! After a long offseason, college football returns this weekend. For most fans,...
by Long Island Elite | May 30, 2025 | News
It’s been 7 months since my son tried out for the Long Island Elite National Team for the first time and we didn’t know what to expect. Jesse is 13 years old and in the 8th grade. He’s always worked hard for what he’s wanted but with Long Island Elite, I saw something...
