ABOUT
EL-TOWN ELITE
Founded in 2018 by José Lopez, EL-TOWN ELITE is Elmira's premier non-profit youth basketball program — built from the ground up by the community, for the community.
BUILT BY THE COMMUNITY.
FOR THE COMMUNITY.
EL-TOWN ELITE was born from a simple belief: every young person in Elmira deserves access to high-quality athletic development and mentorship, regardless of their background. Founded by José Lopez, the program started with a handful of kids and a deep commitment to seeing them thrive.
Today, we field teams across multiple age divisions, compete in AAU tournaments across the Northeast, and continue to grow — powered entirely by the dedication of our volunteer coaches, parents, and community supporters.
OUR CORE VALUES
AAU Certified Competition
We compete on the AAU Basketball circuit throughout the Northeast, giving our athletes real high-level tournament experience that builds champions.
Character Development
We promote individual confidence, sportsmanship, self-esteem, and leadership. The skills our athletes learn here carry them far beyond the court.
100% Volunteer Run
EL-TOWN ELITE is a non-profit run entirely by community volunteers — parents, coaches, and mentors who believe in Elmira's youth.
All Ages Welcome
Our program serves elementary through high school aged youth from the Greater Elmira, NY area — ages 8 to 18, all skill levels.