*All details subject to change.
About the Event
What Is the Elite Showcase?
The Texas Elite Showcase is a full-scale athletic testing event for athletes in grades 9 through 12. Athletes will be measured, timed, and tested across official combine drills — the same evaluations used at the college and professional level.
This is more than a camp. Athletes will be assigned to position-specific coaching groups and run through each event in a competition-style format. Standout performers will be bumped up into the next grade bracket to compete against higher-level talent.
Whether your athlete is chasing a roster spot, testing where they stand, or looking for their first real showcase experience, this is the day to show up and put in the work.
Schedule
When & Where
Grades 9 – 12
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Competition-style format. Especially talented younger athletes may be moved up to this bracket.
The Tests
Combine Events
40-Yard Dash
The standard measure of straight-line speed. NFL Combine-style testing with precision laser timing for accurate, professional-level results.
Pro Agility 5-10-5
Tests lateral quickness and change-of-direction speed. Used at every level from youth combines to the NFL Scouting Combine.
L-Drill
A three-cone drill measuring agility, body control, and the ability to change direction at speed in tight spaces.
Broad & Vertical Jump
Measures vertical explosiveness. A key indicator of fast-twitch athleticism across all positions.
Featured
Meet the Positional Coaches
Domingo Gonzalez
Founder, The Lion’s Den
Coach Dom is the founder of The Lion’s Den and the driving force behind the Elite Combine series. A faith-driven coach with deep roots in South Texas athletics, Dom built The Lion’s Den to develop young athletes through real competition, position-specific training, and mentorship grounded in purpose.
Linebacker
Brandon “Bubba” Evans
Former NFL Player • Optimal Performance Training
Brandon “Bubba” Evans brings professional playing experience and elite-level coaching to the Elite Combine. Athletes will be coached and evaluated by someone who has competed at the highest level of the sport.
Offensive Line
Kevin Short
Former NFL Cornerback • NJCAA All-American
A First Team NJCAA All-American and former NFL cornerback, Short spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, and Los Angeles Rams before moving into coaching at the collegiate level.
Defensive Back
Adonis Cruz
Former Collegiate Offensive Lineman · Founder, ACT Athletics
Adonis Cruz brings collegiate playing experience and hands-on knowledge of line play to the Elite Combine. A former offensive lineman at Texas A&M-Commerce and Cheyney University, Cruz was a standout at McAllen Rowe High School before founding ACT Athletics in Edinburg to develop elite linemen across the Rio Grande Valley.
Defensive Line
Jammal Lord
Former Nebraska Cornhuskers QB • Houston Texans Draft Pick
A Brooklyn-born, New Jersey-raised dual-threat quarterback, Jammal Lord rewrote the record books at the University of Nebraska. Lord accounted for over 5,400 career total yards as the Cornhuskers’ starting QB from 2001–2003, setting Nebraska’s single-game (234 yards vs. Texas) and single-season (1,412 yards) quarterback rushing records, both of which still stand. A two-time Honorable Mention All-Big 12 selection and 2003 team captain, Lord was selected by the Houston Texans in the 2004 NFL Draft.
Quarter Back
Khiry Robinson
Former NFL Running Back • New Orleans Saints
A Midland, Texas native, Khiry Robinson built his reputation through relentless determination, rising from the junior college ranks at Mesabi Range and Blinn College to earning All-American honors at West Texas A&M. Robinson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2013, where he became a key contributor over three NFL seasons, including a pivotal role in the Saints’ 2013 playoff victory over the Philadelphia Eagles and a game-winning overtime touchdown against Tampa Bay in 2014. His professional career spanned the NFL, CFL, and international leagues across Italy and Mexico.
Running Back
Guest Coach
To Be Announced
The Lion’s Den is committed to bringing elite-level coaching to every position group. Additional guest coaches with collegiate and professional playing experience will be announced as they are confirmed. Follow our social media for the latest coaching roster updates.
Wide Receiver
Registration
Reserve Your Spot
$110
per athlete
Early Bird Registration
Get a savings on your ticket! The first 100 athletes to register before 12/1/26 qualify for Early Bird registration.
$125
per athlete
Standard Registration
Standard ticket price per athlete after the first 100 slots are filled or after 12/1/26. Secure your spot ASAP!
$150
per athlete
Late Registration
To accommodate, we’ll be offering people to pay upon arrival. However, we have to charge for being late.
For Parents
What to Know
What to Bring
- Athletic clothing and cleats
- Water bottle
- Any necessary medications or medical devices
- A ready-to-compete attitude
Registration Info
- Pre-registration via RegFox is strongly encouraged
- Early Bird pricing is limited to 100 athletes before 12/1/26
- We will need: full name, age, grade, area, position, emergency contact, and medical conditions, waiver signed upon registration.
Competition Format
- Athletes grouped by position
- Each group assigned to a positional coach for the session
- Standout athletes recognized for their accomplishments
- All results officially recorded
Questions?
Call or text Coach Dom for any questions about the event, registration, or what to expect on showcase day.