Ohio Elite Soccer Academy

What Ohio Elite Soccer Academy does

Ohio Elite Soccer Academy is a non-profit youth soccer organization founded in 2002 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a training center in West Chester. The academy fields boys and girls competitive teams from U6 through U19 across three league tiers: ECNL (Elite Clubs National League) teams competing in the ECNL Ohio Valley Conference, Pre-ECNL Ohio Valley Conference developmental teams, and Ohio River League (ORL) regional teams. Core programming is supplemented by Winter Training, Individual Training sessions, Pre-Season Camps (mandatory for current players U6-U14), College ID Camps, and annual tryouts conducted via the AthleteOne platform.

The organization operates its business through four revenue streams: recurring club membership/tuition, showcase tournament transaction fees (Boys and Girls College & Junior Showcases attracting 200+ teams and ~150 NCAA/NAIA college coaches annually, priced at $950-$1,595 per team by age group), camp program fees, and uniform sales through a 2026-2028 Nike cycle with Soccer Village and Team Hub Sports. Underlying technology is entirely composed of third-party SaaS integrations: Total Global Sports for registration and player profiles connected to 6,000+ college coaches, GotSport for tournament management, AthleteOne for tryout and camp registration, Team Hub Sports for uniform e-commerce, and Athlete Travel as the official travel partner under a Stay To Play policy. The organization does not disclose any proprietary technology platform.

Ohio Elite's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, leveraging ECNL membership reputation, alumni college commitments as social proof, and showcase events as primary acquisition channels. Customer segments include youth players and their families (primary), college coaches (recruiting partners), and outside club teams participating in tournaments. The organization is led by Founder/Co-Owner/CEO Tim Lesiak, with Directors Chris Black (girls programs) and Scott Sievering (boys programs), and reports no disclosed revenue, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Ohio Elite Soccer Academy

Legal name

Ohio Elite Soccer Academy

Website

https://ohioelite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ohio Elite Soccer Academy is a non-profit youth soccer club in Cincinnati, Ohio, fielding U6-U19 boys and girls teams in ECNL and regional leagues, supplemented by showcase tournaments, camps, and college recruitment programming serving player families and visiting club teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Club Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer training
• Competitive soccer clubs
• ECNL league teams
• College showcase tournaments
• Soccer development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Club Membership/Tuition: Annual membership fees for players participating in ECNL and regional league programs. Players register through Total Global Sports platform and pay club fees according to the payment policy.
2. Showcase Tournament Fees: Revenue from hosting boys and girls college showcase tournaments. Fees vary by age group: U11/U12 9v9 at $950, U12-U14 11v11 at $1,150, and U15-U19 11v11 at $1,595 per team.
3. Camp Programs: Revenue from Pre-Season Camp series and College ID Camps. The Pre-Season Camp is mandatory for current Ohio Elite players U6-U14 and open to all players regardless of club affiliation.
4. Uniform Sales: Nike uniform package orders through Soccer Village with club code OESA26. Uniform sales generate revenue through the club's partnership with Soccer Village for the 2026-2028 uniform cycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ohio Elite Soccer Academy operates a multi-tiered youth soccer development program for boys and girls ages U6–U19, fielding competitive teams in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), Pre-ECNL Ohio Valley Conference, and Ohio River League. The academy supplements league play with year-round training (Winter Program, Individual Training), summer camps (Pre-Season Camp, College ID Camp), showcase tournaments attracting 150+ college coaches, and a 2026–2028 Nike uniform cycle.

Product overview

Ohio Elite Soccer Academy operates as a multi-program youth soccer organization offering competitive club teams through the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) system, including ECNL teams, Pre-ECNL Ohio Valley Conference, and Ohio River League. The academy provides supplementary training through Winter Training Program, Individual Training sessions, and summer camp offerings (Pre-Season Camp, College ID Camp). Tournament products include Boys and Girls College & Junior Showcases plus HS Invitationals. Additional services include a Club App for team management, uniform ordering through Team Hub Sports, and registration management via Total Global Sports and AthleteOne platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ECNL Teams

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ documented college commitments in 2026 alone across multiple NCAA divisions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ECNL (Elite Clubs National League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio Elite SA is a member club of ECNL, a youth soccer development program featuring competition, player identification, and coaching/club development platforms. The ECNL includes regular season conference games and cross-conference events, with qualifying teams advancing to ECNL Postseason.
• Total Global SportscoreTechnology or IntegrationOhio Elite uses Total Global Sports for all registration needs. TGS provides player profiles connected to over 6,000 college coaches, enabling communication between college programs and players.
• Athlete OnecoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform used for tryout registration and camp registration. Players and parents register through app.athleteone.com for tryouts and college ID camps.
• Soccer VillageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform supplier for Ohio Elite. All players order 2026-2028 Nike uniform packages through Soccer Village using club code OESA26. Samples available at Cincinnati Soccer Village stores for fittings.
• GotSportcoreTechnology or IntegrationEvent management platform used for showcase tournament registration, bracket generation, and college coach access to team rosters.
• Athlete TravelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial travel partner for showcase tournaments. Handles hotel booking for teams traveling 100+ miles to events (Stay To Play requirement).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Michigan Hawks: Long-established ECNL club in the Midwest with a strong track record of college placements and national-level player identification. Comparable in ECNL structure and showcase-driven model at greater scale.
• Players Development Academy (PDA): New Jersey-based elite ECNL club recognized nationally for player development and college placements. Comparable ECNL structure and showcase-driven college recruiting model.
• Sockers FC Chicago: Established Chicago-area ECNL club with competitive youth teams, showcase events, and a strong college placement history. Comparable in ECNL positioning and Midwest showcase footprint.
• Columbus Crew Academy: MLS NEXT Pro-affiliated academy in Ohio fielding competitive youth teams with MLS resource support. Comparable in target market (elite Ohio youth) with a parent-club talent pipeline.
• St. Louis Scott Gallagher (SLSG): Major Midwest ECNL/MLS-aligned club with a large competitive youth pipeline and national recruiting presence. Comparable in scale of operations and ECNL positioning.
• Solar Soccer Club: Texas-based ECNL powerhouse with national showcase participation and deep college placement record. Comparable ECNL structure and showcase business, with a much larger geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• FC Cincinnati Academy: MLS-affiliated academy based in Cincinnati operating youth development teams and a pre-professional pathway. Comparable in market and age groups, though with deeper MLS resource backing.
• Ohio Premier Soccer Club: Ohio-based ECNL member club operating competitive youth teams, showcases, and league play. Comparable structure and Ohio Valley Conference footprint.
• Cincinnati United Soccer Club: Cincinnati-area ECNL member club offering competitive youth soccer teams, college showcases, and developmental programs. Directly comparable as a same-market ECNL club competing for the same player pool and college coach attention.
• Inter Continental Football Club (Inter FC): Ohio-based ECNL member club offering competitive youth teams and college showcases. Direct peer in the Ohio Valley Conference competing for players and showcase visibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ohioelite
• Facebookfacebook.com/ohioelite
• Instagraminstagram.com/ohioelite
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohio-elite-soccer-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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