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Elite Athletics

About us

Faith.Family.Friends.

Elite Athletics is a full service cheerleading, tumbling, and dance gym in Margate, Florida. We built it to be the gym where athletes walk in nervous and walk out believing in themselves.

Elite Athletics coaches and athletes together in the gym

Kindness matters

Purple and teal carry our commitment to mental health awareness.

Our story

Built in honor. Carried forward in love.

Our roots were planted in honor of Jeff, whose strength, generosity, and passion for lifting others up still shapes the way we coach.

In loving memory of McKenna, we carry forward her message that Kindness Matters. Her spirit is the reason we talk openly about mental health with our athletes and our families.

That is why we are more than a gym. We are a family, and every athlete who walks through the door becomes part of it.

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Our campaign

Kindness Matters

Co-owner Coach Marifran Ramaglia lost her niece, McKenna, who took her own life after relentless online bullying. She was young, she was loved, and she was worn down by words typed on a screen.

Kindness Matters is how we answer that. It is not a poster on the wall. It shapes how coaches speak, how teammates treat each other, and how quickly we step in when something feels wrong. Our purple and teal carry McKenna forward at every competition we attend.

If your athlete is struggling, tell us. We would rather have the hard conversation early than wish we had started it sooner.

Read more about McKenna's story and how to take action at themckennaway.com.

No room for bullying

Every athlete and coach signs on to the same standard. Words matter on the floor, in the lobby, and in the group chat. We address it the day we hear about it.

Kindness in practice

Coaches open sessions with a kindness check in, athletes recognize a teammate each week, and our purple and teal gear carries the message to every competition.

Parents in the loop

We share what we see with families early. If an athlete is withdrawing or being targeted online, you hear from us before it grows.

Help within reach

We keep mental health resources posted at the front desk and we will always help a family find real support. Call or text 988 any time for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

In loving memory of McKenna. Choose kindness, every single time.

What we stand on

Faith

We lead with faith, positivity, and purpose, and we let that shape how coaches speak to athletes on the floor.

Family

Parents, athletes, and coaches all belong here. We stay in close communication and we celebrate together.

Friends

The friendships built in this gym outlast the seasons. Athletes leave here with people in their corner.

Our staff

The people on the floor

Owners, coaches, and front desk staff who know your athlete by name.

Coach KristinCo-Owner and Coach
Coach MarifranCo-Owner and Coach
Coach AniahGym Manager and Coach
BrookeSocial Media and Operations Manager
KyliFront Desk Associate
Coach StephanieCoach and CheerAbilities Program Manager
Coach JayCoach and Class Instructor
Coach My-LienCoach
Coach DianeClass Instructor
Coach JillianCoach and Class Instructor
Coach AJClass and Tumbling Instructor
Coach KaylanClass and Tumbling Instructor
Coach BelindaCoach

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Come meet us in person

We are at 1700 Banks Road, #20 in Margate. Call ahead or drop into Saturday open gym, and bring your questions.

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