OUR STORY

It all started back in 2014, during my senior year of college. I was playing shortstop when I noticed something odd. Every baseball player, on every team, was wearing the exact same black or white arm sleeves. Game after game, team after team, the gear all looked the same.

That’s when it clicked: athletes deserved more flair, more options, and more personality on the field.

As a business major, lifelong athlete, and with graduation quickly approaching, I decided to take a swing at solving that problem. With no experience, minimal resources, and only a dorm room to work out of at Fairleigh Dickinson University (Florham Campus), I launched Elite Athletic Gear. I spent late nights teaching myself how to design products, negotiate with suppliers, and build a website — the first version had only three sleeve designs and four motivational wristbands. My tiny dorm room was packed wall-to-wall with product, and my savings account was completely empty.

When graduation came, I converted my small apartment bedroom into a makeshift warehouse. Dressers became storage racks, my bed turned into a fulfillment table, and the hustle never stopped. As the brand grew, so did the spaces — from that apartment, to a small house, to a bigger house with a basement, and eventually to our first real warehouse at 3,000 sq. ft. Three years later, we had outgrown it too, and moved from New Jersey into a larger facility in Florida where we continue to build today.

Through it all, Elite Athletic Gear has remained a family-owned and operated business. What began as a dorm-room startup is now run with the help of my wife, kids cheering us on, and a small but incredible team. We’re proud to design and deliver gear, jewelry, and accessories that give athletes of all ages the confidence to perform — whether you’re chasing championships, grinding at practice, or just starting your athletic journey.

Our relentless drive for innovation and quality hasn’t changed since day one. Season after season, we’ll keep creating products that motivate, inspire, and help you push past your limits — because we know what it means to live the day-to-day grind of being an athlete.

From our family to yours: thank you for supporting our brand and being part of the EAG community!