The LIE495 shield has become synonymous with excellence. Our reputation precedes us as the leader in New York football and a powerful national contender. For more than 10 years we have been developing players as young as 6 years old, perfecting their football skills and teaching them life lessons that transcend the field. Over 40 of our former players in this year's high school graduating class will be going on to play football in college, many of them in Division I schools. Our program is about teaching the highest level of the sport, drowning out the noise and distractions, and reinforcing class and kindness. We insist on excellence on and off the field, not only from the players, but also from our parents and coaches.

TRAIN WITH FORMER KANSAS CITY CHIEF'S CHRIS MANNO

Speed / Agility / Conditioning

Saturday March 25th through Saturday May 27th….

11:00AM-12PM    Athletes ages 7 thru 10

1:30PM-2:30PM   Athletes ages 11 thru 14

open to all positions…

10 Session Program is $300

“drop in” single $40

Parent can register on the First and Goal Web site @

FirstandGoalSportsCenter.com

(631) 828-1973

SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR TEAMMATES

TRYOUTS FOR THE 

LONG ISLAND ELITE NATIONAL TEAM

coming up in 

March, April, May
DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON
 

REGISTER NOW ONLINE

The Liberty Challenge is June 14

Who is Long Island Elite Football?

This was our biggest year to date. The 2023 class has more (over 40) of our high school alumni from public and private school with offers and/or commitments than ever before.

THE #1 FOOTBALL CAMP IN LONG ISLAND

At the NBC Sports National Combine
The Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
From left to right: Benjamin Carey, President of LIE495, Steve Quinn, Managing Partner of FBU, Gerald Fiilardi, CEO of LIE495

Last time there was an FBU camp in Long Island it was hosted by Filardi and Carey in 2016. 

It is no secret that Long Island has long been overlooked by recruiters, combines, and nationally recognized camps. These two gentleman have dedicated their lives since 2012 to raise the level of Long Island football. They have worked tirelessly to change the "football culture" on Long Island and give kids advanced opportunities and a "blueprint" to success, and the fruits of their labors are finally beginning to show.

Long Island has incredible football talent but it has always remained in the shadows of more popular sports like Lacrosse and Soccer. 

The Long Island Elite National Team program has worked through skill development, education, and exposure to promote it's players and give them the best possible chance of playing in college and onward.  

This year has seen an unprecedented number of Long Island Elite National Team Alumni with Division I offers and/or commitments. Players like Josiah Brown, Ian Strong, Preston Carey, KJ Duff, Aaris Bethea, Cayden Brown, and others have received national attention and numerous Power 5 offers including offers from the distinguished SEC. 

Now more than ever Long Island football has garnered national attention, and with that a new wave of college football recruiters have begun making the trip out in search of talent. 

It should come as no surprise that these two gentlemen are the ones responsible for bringing back FBU camp to Long Island for this summer 2023. 

The prestigious and nationally recognized Football University camp will be led by Gerald Filardi and held on June 11 at Half Hollow Hills West High School.

Register now for what will be the best camp this region has seen in over a decade.

THE LONG ISLAND ELITE NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM FEATURES THE BEST PLAYERS AND COACHES ON LONG ISLAND.

LAST YEAR WE HAD OVER 31 PLAYERS IN VARIOUS PULIC AND PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS AND TWO 8TH GRADERS WITH DIVISION I OFFERS AND/OR COMMITMENTS. OUR BLUEPRINT IS PROVEN. IT'S WHERE THE BEST YOUTH PLAYERS PLAY. THE ONES WHO ARE SERIOUS ABOUT FOOTBALL.

Our Partners

Thank you to Conte Cuttino, Justin Kull, Golden Ukonu, Matt Johnson, Kyle Andersen, Bill Rom, Matt Capolongo, Kahmal Roy, James Brady, Jay Fiedler, and their performance teams for helping our athletes and our program achieve excellence.

Thank you to Rob Taiani, Billy Cardello, Long Island Lutheran High School, Saint Anthony’s High School, Sachem, St. John the Baptist High School, Kellenberg High School, Holy Trinity High School, Chaminade High School, William Floyd, Merrick, and Massapequa Mustangs for supporting the program, and for the use of their fields & facilities. The program could not exist without your support.

Our Sponsors

Platinum

Gold
Long Island Lutheran (LuHi)
East End Blinds
Noble Elevator Company
The Horowitz Family
 

Silver
The Ciancuielli Family
The Hunter Family
The Rubinstein Family

Family & Friends
The Fraioli Family
The Martinez Family

INCREASE SKILL
Year round program for ambitious football players. Includes clinics, camps, combines, and additional opportunities to improve skills.

GAIN EXPOSURE
An experienced advisory board and variety of tools to assist Long Island players with gaining maximum recruiting exposure.

COMPETE NATIONALLY
Try out for the Long Island Elite National Team and play in national post-season tournaments, spring games, 7v7s, and  more.