Our Mission
Our mission goes beyond the field. We believe football is the vehicle, not the destination.
Through our football and athletic development programs, we create opportunities for young athletes to build confidence, discipline, character, leadership, teamwork, and a genuine love for the game.
We focus on developing the whole athlete and the whole person, helping young people become better players, stronger teammates, and confident individuals who carry those lessons beyond the field.
Our Programs
Unity Athletic Development is a Minnesota youth football organization serving athletes in Woodbury and the East Metro and welcoming athletes from across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Our programs include girls flag football, boys Unity 7v7 Elite football, football-specific speed and agility training, and mentorship. We focus on developing athletes both on and off the field through skill development, teamwork, discipline, and confidence.
Unity Elite Girls Flag Football
Developing confident young female athletes through football fundamentals, teamwork, leadership, and competitive play.
Unity 7v7 Elite Football
Competitive travel 7v7 football focused on position development, football IQ, teamwork, and tournament competition.
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Unity Elite Girls Flag Football
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Unity Elite Girls Flag Football is a Minnesota-based program dedicated to empowering young female athletes through the game of flag football.
Our focus is on building confidence, discipline, and leadership both on and off the field.
Age Divisions: 10U, 12U, 14U & 17U
All interested athletes are encouraged to attend tryouts. Final team divisions will be determined based on registration, participation, and roster availability.
Unity 7v7 Elite Football
Unity 7v7 Elite is a Minnesota-based youth football development and travel program offered through Unity Athletic Development, combining structured training with competitive 7v7 football.
7v7 is a fast-paced, non-tackle version of football focused on the passing game. Seven players compete on each side, developing their skills through passing, route running, receiving, and defensive coverage.
Unlike flag football, where defenders pull a flag to stop the play, traditional competitive 7v7 uses a one-hand touch instead of tackling.
At Unity, our focus goes beyond competition. We’re developing better football players, better teammates, and confident young men on and off the field.
Better Athletes. Better Teammates. Better Leaders. Better People.
What Is UnityElite 7v7?
UNITYELITE BOYS 7V7 — 2027 SEASON
PROGRAM DETAILS
Season: January–May 2027
Age Divisions: 12U–16U
Practices: Two per week, including Sundays. Second practice day and times to be announced.
First Practice: Sunday, December 6, 2026 Location: Conway Dome, St. Paul, MN 55119 Time: To be announced
Competition: Six planned tournaments, including two regional out-of-state events within reasonable driving distance of Minnesota
2027 Season Fee: $1,000 per athlete
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Football training, position development, and football IQ
• Summer speed and agility training
• UnityElite program T-shirt
• Protective 7v7 headgear for competition
• Coaching, mentorship, and tournament opportunities
Final schedules, tournament participation, equipment arrangements, and travel expenses will be communicated before the season begins.
INTERESTED IN JOINING UNITY 7v7 ELITE?
Register your interest or sign up for an upcoming tryout. We welcome athletes interested in learning more about the program.
Unity Athletic Development is where athletes build the tools to reach their potential.
Our athletic development program focuses on speed, strength, movement, agility, conditioning, mechanics, and confidence—while teaching young athletes how to train safely, work with purpose, and understand their bodies.
We believe development is about more than making an athlete faster or stronger. It's about teaching them how to move, how to compete, how to prepare, and how to believe in themselves.
Through individualized and group training, we help athletes develop the physical skills and mindset needed for football, track, and other sports.
Our goal isn't just to create better athletes. It's to develop young people who are prepared to compete, lead, and succeed beyond sports.
What We Develop
Speed & Acceleration
Strength & Power
Agility & Movement
Athletic Mechanics
Physical Foundations
Athletic Growth
Confidence & Mental Toughness
Injury Prevention & Safe Training
Discipline, Accountability & Leadership
Awareness & Decision-Making
How We Train
At Unity, we combine proven coaching fundamentals with modern training methods. Our approach emphasizes active participation, clear instruction, and purposeful repetitions—not long periods of standing around.
We teach athletes to connect what they see, how they think, and how their bodies respond, helping them develop greater awareness and control as the game speeds up.
Teach it. Practice it. Correct it. Repeat it. Make every rep count.
In Minnesota, long winters and limited indoor opportunities can leave young football players going months without structured development. Unity is working to create more opportunities to train, learn, and stay engaged between seasons.
Development doesn't have to stop when the season ends.
Fundamentals First. Control at Speed. Repetition with Purpose.
Development Before the Scoreboard
At Unity, winning matters, but developing athletes comes first. We measure success not just by the scoreboard, but by the progress each athlete makes.
Our coaches focus on proper technique, helping athletes understand why they’re doing something, and applying what they’ve learned through repetition and competition.
Our Coaching Philosophy:
Technique → Understanding → Repetition → Competition → Growth