Bauers Elite Training Academy
Bauers Elite Training Academy
Midwest’s Most Game-Like Football Development Program — Premier Game-Speed Training in the Dakotas + #1 Ranked SF Sharks 7v7 Program with Proven Tournament-Winning and Collegiate-Bound Track Record
Academy Programs
Bauer Brothers
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Coach Boston Bauer – Head Offensive Skills Coach | Sharks 7v7 Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator | Recruiting Combine Director | Pro Day Prep Coach
Coach Boston Bauer is the driving force behind Bauer’s Elite Training Academy, the #1 Football Academy in the Midwest—home to elite athlete development, Sharks 7v7, and Bauer’s Sports Rx: Sports Performance Physical Therapy & Training.
A former standout inside receiver and returner at Northern State University, Coach Bauer has built a reputation as one of the premier offensive skills coaches in the country. With over 10 years of elite coaching experience, he’s trained and mentored hundreds of top athletes, including NFL talent:
Tucker Kraft – Green Bay Packers TE
Isaiah Davis – New York Jets RB
Amar Johnson – Green Bay Packers RB
Coach Bauer is known for developing explosive wide receivers, dynamic running backs, and high-IQ offensive playmakers. His customized training focuses on technical precision, game-speed execution, and mental toughness—producing results at the high school, college, and pro levels.
As Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator of Sharks 7v7, Coach Bauer has built a nationally recognized program known for speed, discipline, and dominance. As Director of Recruiting Combines and Pro Day Prep, he prepares athletes for the spotlight—refining the details that translate to scholarship offers and pro contracts.
Whether it’s perfecting route running, increasing football IQ, or building next-level athleticism, Coach Bauer and his team at Bauer’s Elite Training Academy deliver results.
Train with the best. Train with Bauer.
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Coach Canyon Bauer – Wide Receivers Coach | Sharks 7v7 Head Coach | Recruiting Combine Director | NFL Pro Day Prep | Director of Sports Performance | Youth 7v7 Passing League Director | Co-Founder – Bauer’s Elite Training Academy
Coach Canyon Bauer is redefining football in South Dakota. As the Co-Founder of Bauer’s Elite Training Academy, he brings championship experience, elite-level performance, and a visionary approach to player development.
A 3-year starting slot receiver at South Dakota State University, Coach Bauer played a key role in leading the Jacks to their first-ever FCS National Championship in 2022, as well as the MVFC title. Known for his toughness, precision, and football IQ, Bauer is a proven leader on and off the field.
Before SDSU, Coach Bauer set the South Dakota All-Time Receiving Record and was named 2018 South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year—solidifying himself as one of the most decorated high school receivers in state history.
As Wide Receivers Coach and Head Coach of Sharks 7v7, Coach Bauer trains and mentors the next wave of elite playmakers. His focus on explosiveness, route discipline, and game-day confidence has made him a go-to coach for wideouts across the Midwest.
He also serves as Director of Recruiting Combines, NFL Pro Day Prep, and Youth 7v7 Leagues under Bauer’s Sports Performance RX, giving athletes the tools, exposure, and coaching needed to dominate at every level—from youth to the pros.
Coach Canyon Bauer and his team at Bauer’s Elite are the best in the Midwest. Whether you're chasing your first varsity start or prepping for the NFL, Coach Bauer delivers next-level development backed by real results.
Train with a champion. Train with Coach Bauer.
2026 SF Sharks 7v7 Tournament Teams
18U | 15U | 14U | 12U | 10U | 8U
Compete With the #1 Ranked 7v7 Program in the Dakotas & Northern Region of United States
SF Sharks Alumni
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![Sports poster announcing Dveyoun Bonwell-Witte's commitment to the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Washington State football team. The poster features a large image of the player in a football uniform, pointing, with a smaller image of him standing in uniform below. The poster includes the teams' logos and the word 'COMMITTED' in bold blue letters.]()
Dveyoun Bonwell-Witte
WR | Nebraska | 2026
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![Announcement poster for Trillion Sorrell's commitment to Washington State basketball, featuring two images of the player in a white basketball uniform with blue accents, one with braids and pink gloves, and another with dreadlocks, logos of SF Sharks and WA Blueprints, and text detailing hometown Edina, Minnesota, and position as a defensive back.]()
Trillion Sorrell
DB | Washington State | 2025
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![Poster featuring Sullivan Schlingen in football gear, committing to Washington State University. It includes images of two players, team logos, and text with team details.]()
Sully Schlimgen
LB | Washington State | 2025
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![A football player in a white SF Sharks uniform holding a football, with another player holding a championship ring below. Text indicates Justin Kabera as a committed defensive back for South Dakota State, with logos of SF Sharks and Blue.]()
Justin Kabera
DB | South Dakota State | 2025
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![A sports poster announcing Cain Wallner's commitment to the SF Sharks football team, showing him in football uniform holding a football, with the SF Sharks logo and team colors.]()
Cain Wallner
LB | South Dakota | 2025
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![Sports poster featuring two athletes, one male football player holding a football, and one female athlete with medals, with text announcing Braeden Feldy as committed to Harrisburg, SD, Harrisburg, and Augustana, alongside logos of SF Sharks and Blue.]()
Braeden Feeldy
WR | Augustana | 2025
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![Post promoting two athletes who committed to the San Francisco Crush and San Francisco Blue teams, featuring a young male football player in a white jersey pointing at the camera and a female football player in a blue uniform with a helmet. The text includes the names Dawson Bauer, Ogorman, and Augustana, and the word "COMMITTED" in large blue letters.]()
Dawson Bauer
WR | Augustana | 2025
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![Poster of Tommy Hoffman announcing his commitment to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Southwest Minnesota State. Features images of him in football uniforms, holding a trophy and a football, with team logos and text highlighting his commitment.]()
Tommy Hoffman
QB | South West Minnesota | 2025
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![Sports poster for Rydeer Michalek, a football player, showing two images of him in football gear, with a bee mascot, and text indicating commitment to Wessington, South Dakota, and Black Hills State University.]()
Ryder Michalek
WR | Black Hills | 2025
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![Graphic celebrating Sam Knuth's commitment to play football at Black Hills State, featuring images of him in football gear, a cartoon bee mascot, and text with his name, hometown Harrisburg South Dakota, and position QB.]()
Sam Knuth
QB | Black Hills | 2025
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Ahman Langton
WR | Northwestern | 2025
Sports Performance Training
Train Elite. Perform Elite.
Sport Specific Training
Unlock your athletic potential with Sports Specific Elite Preparation, a specialized program designed to optimize performance for your sport. Our scientifically-backed training methods target the key movements, strength, and conditioning demands unique to your game—helping you maximize agility, speed, endurance, and overall athletic ability.
Under the guidance of experienced trainers, you will follow a customized plan built around your position, sport, and individual goals. Develop the skills you need, sharpen your competitive edge, and build the confidence to perform at your highest level. With Sports Specific Elite Preparation, every session is designed to prepare you for the moments that matter most.
