Our OrganizationWestern Pennsylvania Elite (WPE) is a new organization. Currently waiting on documents and approval from the IRS, we are pursuing our 501(c)(3) designation. Upon receipt of that designation, we intend to begin raising funds to start our elite travel team. Our student athletes will range from age 6 through age 14 and will utilize time on and off the field to gain life experiences and character traits that will be useful in all areas of their lives. While working our student athletes through these learning experiences, we will also have a strong emphasis on academics by offering student athletes free tutoring, by a Pennsylvania Certified Teacher, courtesy of WPE.
Vision StatementWPE is dedicated to giving back to our communities by offering student athletes enriching life experiences through travel and early exposure to potential scholarship and college opportunities. By partnering with schools, student athletes, and families, we help our athletes become productive members of society while emphasizing the importance of continuing their education.
Mission Statement
WPE is committed to teaching young athletes the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed in life (both on and off the field) through hard work, intensity, and active participation. We want our student athletes to have exposure not only to life experiences but also to the challenges of competition, the excitement and elation of victory, and the reality of defeat. We work hard to make sure that our athletes know that we believe in them and are there for them. We not only treat each student athlete as an individual, we also ensure that our athletes know that they are students first and athletes second. We strongly believe in the effectiveness of the individual connection in building responsible and productive members of society. Our teams continuously achieve greater things, perform at higher levels, and will become the best not only through hard work, but also through competing with the best. We want our athletes to have fun while also being enriched by a competitive environment and gaining a strong sense of community, both on the team and in their home communities.
WPE believes in S.C.I.E.N.C.E., or in Self-Confidence, Integrity, and Ethics Nurturing Character Excellence. We believe that by building Self-Confidence and encouraging and requiring Integrity and Excellence, we are Nurturing Character Excellence in our student athletes.
Diversity Statement
We welcome all participants from the Western Pennsylvania Region regardless of race, religion, gender, culture, sexual orientation, ability or socioeconomic status.
General InformationInterested in joining the team? Want to donate, sponsor, or help with a fundraiser? Simply send us an email at
[email protected] to get more information or to get started! Interested in playing for WPE? Keep an eye on the news on the homepage for updates regarding our February 2020 tryouts! Want to coach one of our teams? Email us at
[email protected] for more information and coaching requirements!