The team

Founders and advisors

Founded by David Bergeron, Pam Baker, and Steve Young, with advisors Sam Rapoport, Chip Hall, and Guppy Uppal, Elevate brings a shared commitment to girls’ sports and women’s leadership to the field.

Founders

The founding team

David Bergeron, Pam Baker, and Steve Young together
David BergeronDavid BergeronCo-founderRead bio →Pam BakerPam BakerCo-founder · Founder of the Women’s Coaching AllianceRead bio →Steve YoungSteve YoungCo-founder · Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback, San Francisco 49ersRead bio →

Advisors and team

The people building Elevate

Sam RapoportSam RapoportElevate advisor · Senior Advisor, USA FootballRead bio →Chip HallChip HallElevate advisorRead bio →Guppy UppalGuppy UppalElevate advisorRead bio →Marcie LowMarcie LowCOO, Women’s Coaching AllianceRead bio →Kathy ToonKathy ToonWomen’s Coaching Alliance Leadership TeamRead bio →Miller BertaniMiller BertaniGameday ProducerRead bio →Kate TavellaKate TavellaFounding team memberRead bio →

Our launch partner

Stanford University

Elevate’s inaugural season launches in partnership with Stanford in January 2027, on the IM South field in Palo Alto.

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The Women’s Coaching Alliance

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