About Our Organization

Gators Elite Athletic Organization is a nonprofit organization founded by Zannie Black in 2021 to address a need in athletics and community outreach. We offer athletic teams to the community in football, cheerleading, basketball, baseball, and we are currently looking to expand our organization into other sports.

About Our Director

Zannie Black is the founder of Gators Elite. He is a military veteran and a 15-year officer for the Atlanta Police Department. Mr. Black is a pillar of the community and has been involved in youth sports for the last 7 years. He began as a coach and in 2021 founded the Gators Elite Athletic Association creating a safe place for kids to play the sports they love as they develop in other life skills that will help them become well-rounded individuals.

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Gators Elite Athletic Association Governing Board

Albert Smith-Board Chair, Daryl Lofton-Vice Chair, Sherry Nance-Treasurer, Sonya Black-Secretary, Twanda Dudley-Marketing/Chaplain, Zannie Black,IV-Parliamentarian

Meet the Team

  • Valerie Lewis

    ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

  • Rayshawn Harris

    FOOTBALL DIRECTOR

  • Miracle Jelks

    CHEER DIRECTOR

  • Brandon Turner

    BASEBALL DIRECTOR