Introducing the Gridiron Elite Football Camps
Presented by Gridiron Football & Elite Performance
A high-energy summer experience designed for boys and girls ages 6–12 who want to learn the game, stay active, compete, and have fun. Whether your athlete is brand new to football or already a seasoned player, this camp welcomes all skill levels in a positive, supportive environment.
✓ Expert coaching focused on player safety and development
✓ Fast-paced, engaging environment that keeps kids active and excited
✓ Welcoming to all skill levels—no experience necessary
✓ Experienced, SafeSport-certified coaches
✓ Small group instruction for personalized attention
Camp Dates
July 6 - July 10
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Elite Performance, 3800 Gaylord Pkwy, Frisco, TX
Cost: $350 per week
** $50 OFF each week if you register for all three camps! **
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July 13 - July 17
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Elite Performance, 3800 Gaylord Pkwy, Frisco, TX
Cost: $350 per week
** $50 OFF each week if you register for all three camps! **
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July 20 July 24
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Elite Performance, 3800 Gaylord Pkwy, Frisco, TX
Cost: $350 per week
** $50 OFF each week if you register for all three camps! **
REGISTER HERE >>
Inside the Camp Experience
Athletic Development
Our training is specifically tailored for young growing athletes, focusing on building essential agility, speed, and coordination through active, engaging drills. It’s the perfect window to develop their natural athletic tracking and core motor skills, giving them a fun, solid foundation that sets them up for success in flag football.
Foundational Football Skills
Whether your child is picking up a football for the first time or looking to sharpen their game, we break down the fundamentals of passing, catching, and running with confidence. Our coaches make learning the rules and basic game strategies highly interactive, turning every technical milestone into an exciting win for your young athlete.
Gameplay & Competition
We bring the curriculum to life through high-energy, friendly games where kids get to put their new skills into practice right away. These structured, age-appropriate competitions are designed to keep everyone moving, smiling, and learning the value of great sportsmanship at game speed.
Player Safety
As parents, your peace of mind is everything to us, which is why our entire coaching staff is fully Safe Sport-certified and dedicated to creating an encouraging environment. We focus strictly on proper, non-contact flag football techniques from day one, ensuring your 6-to-12-year-old stays safe, supported, and confident on the field.
Your Coaches
Your athlete will be coached by experienced football coaches and youth performance training specialists who are experts in long-term athletic development. Our coaches are committed to building confidence, fostering a love for the game, and helping each young athlete succeed at their own level.
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.