Warren Academy

What Warren Academy does

Warren Academy is a youth and high school sports performance training organization based in Omaha, Nebraska, operating as a sub-organization of DREAM, a non-profit youth development organization. Founded by Steve Warren, who brings college and NFL-level playing and coaching experience, the academy serves athletes ages 9 through college/professional levels with a structured, age-graded development pathway. The core product portfolio consists of Performance Lab (foundational multi-sport athleticism for ages 9-12), Position Training (position-specific football skills for ages 12+), Total Performance Football Academy (complete football development system for ages 13+), Soccer Performance (soccer-specific acceleration and movement training), 7v7 Football (competitive off-season team play and college exposure), Camps & Showcases (short-term high-intensity training), and a Summer Training Program (June 1 - July 30, 4x/week intensive block).

The underlying 'technology' is a structured training methodology combining speed, strength, agility, movement quality, position-specific skill development, and competitive game experience, delivered in-person at a single Omaha training facility. Third-party partnerships include Universal Speed Rating for performance measurement and Omaha Physical Therapy & Training for injury prevention and recovery. There are no digital products, no proprietary software platform, and no AI-driven training system; service delivery is coach-led and physical.

The business model is direct-to-consumer: recurring training program fees (Performance Lab, Total Performance Football, Position Training, Soccer Performance, 7v7), supplemented by one-time camp and showcase fees. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with enrollment handled through the warrenacademy.com website and direct phone contact (402-315-1500). Go-to-market combines content marketing via an extensive educational blog, community and word-of-mouth referrals in the Omaha market, and partnerships with local organizations (Coach First, Sporting Nebraska FC, schools, and clubs). The organization claims 1,500+ athletes impacted annually, 3,700+ trained in the last 18 months, 160+ athletes on college football rosters, and 7 on NFL rosters at the start of the 2025-2026 season. As a non-profit sub-organization of DREAM, the entity operates on a mission-driven basis with no disclosed external funding or equity investment.

Name

Warren Academy

Legal name

DREAM

Website

https://warrenacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Warren Academy is an Omaha, Nebraska-based non-profit sports performance training organization (sub-organization of DREAM) that delivers speed, strength, position-specific, and competitive training programs to youth and high school athletes ages 9 and up, anchored by founder Steve Warren's college and NFL-level experience.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Performance Training

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Strength, Conditioning & Speed/Agility Training Facilities (MPAKAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Elite Performance Training Centers (High-Performance/Pro Prep) (MPAKAJAC), Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB), Sports Performance Personal Training (HSADAAAF)

Keywords

• Sports performance training
• Youth athletic development
• Football skills training
• Soccer performance training
• Athlete training academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Sports Performance Training Programs: Recurring training program fees for Performance Lab, Total Performance Football, Position Training, and Soccer Performance. Programs run year-round with structured development pathways.
2. Camp Programs: Short-term, high-intensity camp sessions offered during summer and other periods, providing one-time training experiences.
3. 7v7 Football Program: Competitive 7v7 travel team program providing competition, exposure, and real-game experience during off-season months.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Warren Academy delivers in-person sports performance training programs for youth and high school athletes in Omaha, Nebraska. Offerings cover multi-sport athleticism development, football position training, soccer-specific training, 7v7 competitive team play, summer training intensives, and short-term camps, organized into a structured development pathway from ages 9 through college and professional levels.

Product overview

Warren Academy is a sports performance training organization offering a comprehensive suite of athletic development programs. The core product portfolio includes Performance Lab (multi-sport athleticism foundation), Total Performance Football Academy (complete football development combining performance and position training), Position Training (position-specific skill development), Soccer Performance (soccer-focused training), 7v7 Football (competitive team play and exposure), Camps & Showcases (high-intensity camp training for college recruiting), and Summer Training (intensive seasonal program). The programs are organized into a structured development pathway: Youth (9-12) start with Performance Lab, Middle School adds Position Training, and High School includes Total Performance, Position Training, and 7v7. Warren Academy is a sub organization of DREAM, a non-profit organization providing youth development programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Performance Lab: Build speed, strength, movement, and overall athleticism in a structured training environment. Best for multi-sport athletes who need year-round performance training.
• Total Performance Football Academy
• Soccer Performance
• Position Training
• 7v7 Football
• Camps & Showcases
• FAST Program

Products and services

• Performance Lab Year-round performance training program that builds speed, strength, movement, and overall athleticism in a structured environment. Designed for multi-sport youth athletes ages 9-12 entering their athletic development journey.
• Total Performance Football Academy Complete football development system combining Performance Lab training with football position-specific training for athletes ages 13+ serious about overall game development across in-season and off-season periods.
• Position Training Develops position-specific football skills, technique, and football IQ through detailed, high-repetition training. Targeted at athletes ages 12+ seeking to improve performance at their specific football position.
• Soccer Performance Soccer-focused training academy designed to improve acceleration, movement, strength, and durability for soccer athletes seeking to perform at a higher level.
• 7v7 Football Competitive 7v7 football travel team program for athletes ages 12+ who want competition, exposure, and real-game experience in a structured team environment during the off-season.
• Camps & Showcases High-intensity camp settings offering focused training in speed, power, or position skills with results-driven programming. Includes showcases for college recruiting exposure for athletes seeking short-term, results-driven training.
• Summer Training Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 160+ athletes placed on college football rosters at start of 2025-2026 season
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Coach FirstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth sports coaching organization partnership for athlete referrals and community collaboration.
• Sporting Nebraska FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSoccer organization partnership supporting Soccer Performance program and cross-sport athlete development.
• Omaha Physical Therapy & TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysical therapy and training partner providing injury prevention and recovery services for athletes.
• The Locker RoomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sports media/organization partnership for athlete exposure and marketing.
• Monstrous Media GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite development and digital marketing partner credited as the website developer/powerer. Provides branding and digital infrastructure support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IMG Academy: Large, established multi-sport academy delivering performance training, position coaching, and college recruiting pathways. Comparable structured development system but at vastly greater scale and with boarding-school breadth.
• EXOS: Performance training company built on the Athletes' Performance legacy; serves pro, collegiate, and youth/consumer markets with speed and strength methodology. Comparable methodology, though oriented more broadly than a single-site youth academy.
• Nike Sports Camps: National sports camp network (including football, soccer, speed/agility) operated under the Nike/USTA Sports Camps umbrella. Comparable camp-style delivery to Warren Academy's Camps & Showcases, with much broader sport and geographic coverage.
• Under Armour UA Next: Under Armour's elite youth athlete development platform combining training, competition, and exposure in multiple sports including football. Comparable goal (pathway to college/pro) and methodology, with much larger national brand.

Direct peers

• D1 Training: National franchise offering youth and adult sports performance training (speed, strength, agility) across multiple locations. Same core product (athletic development for youth athletes) and similar subscription-style training model.
• Parisi Speed School: Franchise speed and agility training program for youth athletes with a defined curriculum. Closely comparable operating model and core offering to Warren Academy's Performance Lab and speed/agility programs.

Emerging players

• USA Performance Center: Multi-sport performance training facility focused on speed, strength, and athletic development for youth athletes. Comparable product mix and age range to Warren Academy's Performance Lab and position programs.
• DeFranco Training Systems: Performance training brand built around an individual coach (Joe DeFranco) focused on speed, strength, and conditioning for athletes. Comparable methodology and youth/adult athlete focus, with brand driven by founder rather than facilities.
• Paragon Performance Training: Independent youth sports performance provider operating speed, strength, and sport-specific programs — comparable operating model and target audience to Warren Academy, typically single or few-location.

Others

• Gym Jones: Boutique performance facility known for high-intensity strength and conditioning methodology used by professional and military athletes. Comparable methodology and adult/elite athlete intensity, but serves a different (primarily adult/pro) audience than Warren Academy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WarrenAcademyTraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/warren_academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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