Our journey to empower young athletes

Welcome to Elite Royale Athletics. Discover the passion and purpose behind our commitment to youth development in Suffolk, Virginia. We're building more than just athletes; we're building futures.

Our inspiration: building a legacy

Elite Royale Athletics was born from a deep passion to help kids stay busy, focused, and moving in the right direction. My fiancé and I envision a positive space where young people can grow, learn, and stay active, steering clear of negative influences. We believe there's room for everyone when the mission is youth development, and we're committed to building something meaningful for the next generation.

Beyond the game: holistic youth development

At Elite Royale Athletics, we offer more than just athletic training. Through cheerleading, football, and basketball, we focus on personal, social, and mental growth. Our athletes gain invaluable life skills like teamwork, discipline, leadership, responsibility, and perseverance. We foster self-confidence, positive self-esteem, and the belief in their abilities, both on and off the field, helping them navigate challenges with confidence and respect.

Our foundation: character, unity, confidence

Our core beliefs guide Elite Royale Athletics, shaping our culture and community in the Hampton Roads area. We emphasize character and integrity, using sports as a tool to teach honesty, respect, responsibility, and good sportsmanship. Teamwork and unity are paramount; we foster a team-first mentality where athletes support each other and celebrate successes. We also champion confidence and personal growth, encouraging self-belief, resilience, and motivation through mentorship and positive coaching.

Passionate mentors shaping future leaders

Our coaches and staff bring a strong passion for youth development and a commitment to helping young athletes succeed. With personal athletic backgrounds, they understand the dedication, teamwork, and discipline required. They effectively teach cheerleading, football, and basketball fundamentals while fostering confidence, leadership, and strong character. Beyond instruction, our coaches are mentors, building meaningful relationships and promoting sportsmanship, respect, and accountability.

Meet our team

Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our business.

Aliccia Rogers 

Founder, President, Athletic Director

Jonathan Taylor

Founder, President, Head Basketball Coach

Aerin Dunston

Vice President, Head Cheer Coach

Keyon

Dunston

Vice President/ Basketball Coach

 

D'Angelo Ward

Vice President of Administration/Marketing

Shatera Bradley 

Administrative Support/Head Track Coach

Marque Cuffee

Basketball Athletic Director