Train with the best. Keelon Russell, former 5-star recruit and current QB for the Alabama Crimson Tide, is hosting a once-in-a-lifetime camp experience on June 27 in Frisco, Texas.
Sponsored by the Gridiron Academy and in partnership with Elite Performance, this one-day intensive honors the legacy of Keelon's twin sister and fellow athlete, Kierston Russell, and the Forever24 foundation created in her honor. We’re moving beyond the drills to focus on the individual athlete, combining Keelon’s dedication to the community with Gridiron Academy and Elite Performance’s experience training the best of the best. With space for only 50 boys and 50 girls, lock-in your spot today!
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Meet Keelon
A Duncanville legend and Texas’ top-ranked recruit, Keelon Russell arrived in Tuscaloosa with a resume built on pure dominance: 3,000+ yards and 50 TDs his senior year alone, back-to-back 6A state titles (2022, 2023) and a career record of 42-2 (.955) After earning Gatorade National Player of the Year honors, the elite playmaker made an immediate splash for the Crimson Tide, finding the end zone twice and earning Coaching Staff Player of the Week honors before taking a strategic redshirt.
Find out why his work off the field with camps like this mean just as much as his performance on the field.
Your Hosts
Gridiron Academy is the elite training arm of Gridiron Football, dedicated to scouting and sharpening the nation’s top flag and 7v7 talent. From pro-led seminars featuring icons like Vanita Krouch and Lyndsey Fry to pro-style National Combines, the Academy creates the ultimate stage for athletes to learn, grow, and showcase their skills. For student athletes looking to bridge the gap to college scholarships, this is where the journey to the next level begins.
IFA (Institute For Athletes) is a full-service agency representing NFL, college and high school football players across the country. Founded by Blake Baratz in 2009, IFA supports their clients with experts spanning over 100 years of collective experience in the fields of contract negotiation, brand strategy, marketing, life management, creative services, and public relations.
At Elite Performance, we provide world-class coaching, resources, and community to empower individuals in their pursuit of Elite. Operating out of our 55,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility at The Star, we serve athletes and individuals of every level and background.
From our long-term athletic development system for youth athletes ages 8+ to high-performance training programs built for elite competitors across all sports, our systems are designed to develop athleticism at every stage.
Elite Performance is the training home for 300+ professional athletes annually, including standout performers like Bobby Witt Jr. and Ja’Marr Chase.
Train where the pros train.
Be Elite.
3800 Gaylord Pkwy., Suite 120, Frisco, Texas
The Forever24 Foundation was created by April Moore, mother of Keelon and Kierston Russell, to honor Kierston’s memory and continue the impact she had on those around her. Following Kierston’s passing in June 2025, the foundation was established to support the cause she cared deeply about: creating more opportunities for girls and youth in sports through mentorship, community outreach, and access to resources.
Your Coaches
Mason Hayes
Mason was born and raised in East Texas, where he grew up competing in football, basketball, baseball, and track. A standout athlete, he earned all-state honors in multiple sports during high school.
He went on to play football at Texas State University, where he served as a team captain before graduating in 2019. During his college years, Mason also interned with top leaders in the sports performance industry, laying the foundation for his coaching career.
After graduation, Mason became a performance coach at APEC in Fort Worth, TX. He eventually took on the role of Training Director, leading programming across all athlete levels and heading coaching for professional sports and NFL Combine prep.
Today, Mason serves as VP of Sports Performance at Elite Performance, where he oversees training systems, program design, and facility operations. He has worked extensively with athletes from the NFL, MLB, NCAA, PGA tour, professional soccer, and more. In addition, he spends time consulting with numerous professional teams across various sports.
Mason is deeply committed to continuing education in the field of human performance. He frequently speaks at coaching and training seminars and is known for his passion for developing both athletes and fellow coaches.
He currently lives in Frisco, TX, and remains dedicated to optimizing human performance through innovation, education, and elite-level coaching.
Karlee Torisk
Born in Amarillo, Texas, Karlee began her athletic journey horseback riding, competing in barrel racing. After moving to Fort Worth, she became a multi-sport athlete — participating in basketball, volleyball, baseball, track, soccer, and more. Over time, soccer became her true passion, and she was determined to committing herself to competing at the collegiate level.
Karlee played Division I soccer at Texas State University from 2019 to 2022, then continued her college career at Dallas Baptist University, where she played for two seasons from 2022 to 2023. After graduating, she spent a summer competing at a higher level of soccer with Aurora FC in Minnesota.
Her experience as a college athlete sparked a passion for sports performance. She quickly realized that talent alone isn’t enough — it takes strength, speed, recovery, and consistent training to perform at an elite level. That understanding drove her to pursue a path in athletic development.
From 2019 to 2021, Karlee interned at APEC in Fort Worth when she would come home for holiday breaks. After transferring to DBU, she returned to APEC as a full-time performance coach from 2022 to 2025. There, she trained athletes of all ages and backgrounds, from youth to collegiate athletes and adults.
With firsthand experience in the demands of high-level competition, Karlee is passionate about guiding others through purposeful training that builds not just stronger, faster athletes but more confident and resilient ones.
Iman Ghalibaf
A Texas native, Iman was a multi-sport athlete in high school, excelling in volleyball, soccer, and tennis. She carried her passion for volleyball to Simpson College, where she served as captain and starting libero. In addition to being a student-athlete, Iman interned with the Sports Performance program for 3 years. She returned to Simpson as a graduate assistant Sports Performance Coach, where she worked directly with the football team while also coaching several other athletic teams on campus.
Iman has developed a deep expertise in volleyball as well as elite volleyball-specific performance training. She has worked with athletes from a multitude of sports at all levels, from collegiate and professional to youth. Her passion for coaching stems from her commitment to helping individuals reach their full athletic potential across all dimensions of performance - focusing not only on athletes’ physical performance but also fostering mental resilience.
Leddy French II
Leddy is a lifelong Texas native, raised in Brock, Texas, and a graduate of Brock High School. From a young age, he developed a passion for sports and human movement.
A standout multi-sport athlete, Leddy won state championships in both football and basketball. He earned MVP honors in the 2015 3A Football State Championship game and went on to receive a scholarship to play defensive back at Angelo State University. At ASU, he started 52 consecutive games and earned First-Team All-LSC honors in multiple seasons.
Leddy holds a B.S. in Exercise Science, an MBA in Healthcare Management, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He began his professional career in 2020 at APEC Fort Worth before launching his own training company, LF2 Performance.
Over the years, Leddy has worked with hundreds of professional athletes—including league MVPs and All-Stars—as well as thousands of college, high school, and youth athletes. He has been recognized for his ability to analyze human movement, identify performance deficiencies, and design customized training solutions.
As Director of Athletic Development at Elite Performance, Leddy leads training for athletes at all levels, from youth to professional. He also oversees youth athletic development programs, performance testing and analysis, and continuing education for the training staff.
Leddy’s passion lies in connecting with individuals and challenging outdated methods to develop athleticism in innovative, effective ways.
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