A Different Path To Excellence
Traditional school schedules aren't always designed around the needs of developing student-athletes.
Elite Academy & Sports was created to provide a flexible learning environment where academics and athletics can work together, not compete for your student's time.
Through personalized academics, dedicated athletic development, and meaningful support, we help students build the skills, discipline, confidence, and character they need to succeed in school, sports, and life.
"Excellence is the standard."
Founding Principle
A Different Path To Excellence
Traditional school schedules aren't always designed around the needs of developing student-athletes.
Elite Academy & Sports was created to provide a flexible learning environment where academics and athletics can work together, not compete for your student's time.
Through personalized academics, dedicated athletic development, and meaningful support, we help students build the skills, discipline, confidence, and character they need to succeed in school, sports, and life.
"Excellence is the standard."
Founding Principle
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Dual Pillars of Success
OUR mission
Elite Academy & Sports provides a flexible, high-quality education designed for student-athletes. Through personalized learning and dedicated athletic training, we empower students to excel academically, grow in character, and perform at their highest level, preparing them for collegiate opportunities and lifelong success.
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OUR mission
Dual Pillars of Success
Elite Academy & Sports provides a flexible, high-quality education designed for student-athletes. Through personalized learning and dedicated athletic training, we empower students to excel academically, grow in character, and perform at their highest level, preparing them for collegiate opportunities and lifelong success.
Community & Support
At Elite Academy & Sports, students are part of a supportive and connected community, where they feel valued, encouraged, and engaged. Our small-group approach allows teachers and coaches to provide personalized guidance, regular check-ins, and meaningful relationships that help students stay confident and on track.
We partner closely with families and create opportunities for collaboration, accountability, and growth, ensuring every student feels encouraged, supported, and part of something bigger than themselves.
COMMUNITY & SUPPORT
At Elite Academy & Sports, students are part of a supportive and connected community, where they feel valued, encouraged, and engaged. Our small-group approach allows teachers and coaches to provide personalized guidance, regular check-ins, and meaningful relationships that help students stay confident and on track.We partner closely with families and create opportunities for collaboration, accountability, and growth, ensuring every student feels encouraged, supported, and part of something bigger than themselves.
Meet Our Leadership
Our People
The driving force behind Elite Academy & Sports — experienced educators and champion athletes united by one standard: excellence.
Reginald Wilcox
founder & president
As a former Division I and professional athlete, Reginald Wilcox brings decades of playing and coaching experience to the development of young athletes. Having coached at both the high school and collegiate levels, he has dedicated his career to mentoring and preparing the next generation of athletes for success both on and off the field.
With years of experience serving as an Athletic Director, Reggie has overseen and developed athletic programs that have helped more than 300 student-athletes earn college scholarships under his leadership. His commitment to athlete development, discipline, and academic success has opened doors for countless young athletes to pursue opportunities at the next level.
As the Founder and President of Elite Academy Sports and founder of the Elite Academy Ducks (EAD) Basketball Program, EAD FC Soccer Club, and EAD Futsal, Reginald has built nationally recognized competitive programs centered on elite development, discipline, and character. EAD has grown into a national brand, with teams competing in multiple states across the country. Under his leadership, EAD teams have earned national rankings and captured championships across multiple age divisions.
Through his vision and commitment to excellence, Reginald continues to create opportunities for student-athletes to grow, compete at a high level, and reach their full potential in sports, academics, and life.
Shani Wilcox
chief operating officer
With over 20 years of experience in education and organizational leadership, Shani Wilcox serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at EAS. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to fostering academic excellence, operational efficiency, and the holistic growth of students and staff alike. Her journey began in 2004 as a teacher’s assistant, where she developed a strong foundation in instructional support and classroom dynamics. By 2009, she transitioned into a lead teaching role, consistently championing student achievement through innovative instruction and inclusive practices.
Shani’s leadership capabilities extend beyond the traditional classroom. She previously served as the Director of Education in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area. In this pivotal role, she successfully elevated their education program, helping student-athletes reach new heights academically while balancing their rigorous athletic commitments. Her ability to integrate educational best practices into dynamic, sports-focused environments highlights her strategic vision and dedication to comprehensive student success.
As a respected leader and mentor, Shani has played a key role in curriculum planning, peer mentoring, and instructional leadership. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and is certified to teach all core subjects in grades 4–8. Her extensive professional development includes certifications in ESL (English as a Second Language) and Reading Academy, as well as specialized training in conflict resolution, child abuse awareness and mandated reporting, FERPA compliance, youth mental health and first aid, CPR, science lab safety, blood-borne pathogen exposure prevention, and student code of conduct and compliance. These credentials reflect her unwavering commitment to maintaining safe, supportive, and responsive environments where all individuals can thrive.
Shani’s professional philosophy centers on creating spaces where every team member and student feels valued, heard, and inspired to reach their full potential. She strives to make learning and operations meaningful by connecting strategies to real-life experiences and encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking. As COO at EAS, Shani brings her deep operational experience, compassionate leadership, and dedication to whole-child education to drive the organization’s mission forward, ensuring success both in the classroom and beyond.