Practice is no longer a drop-off, but a lifestyle that goes well beyond the sport

The Olathe, Kan.-based sports development and management company wants parents to stay and have a beer, get their nails done or catch up on work at a workstation.

Elite has opened two sports complexes in Olathe and Overland Park, Kan., and has plans for three more across metropolitan Kansas City — two more in Johnson County, Kan., and one in Kansas City, Mo.“Our new facilities are paving the way for local clubs,” Elite Sports CEO Jason Bryson said. “Practice is no longer a drop-off, but a lifestyle that goes well beyond the sport, and a unique experience that parents can enjoy as well.”