The 2026 TBT tournament will feature a newly formed superteam that brings together three established programs under a single banner.
A unified front
Heartfire, Elite Nation, and The Shine have merged under the Heartfire banner, creating a combined roster that blends Elite Nation’s 2025 No. 1 seed pedigree with The Shine’s championship drive.
Coach Mike Rejniak, who earned the 2025 TBT Coach of the Year honor, will guide the squad, bringing his proven leadership to the new lineup.
Championship aspirations
The Shine returns to the competition with clear title ambitions, while Heartfire and Elite Nation each carried No. 1 seeds into the previous tournament, underscoring the team’s high expectations.
Beyond prestige, the merged entity will chase the $2 million championship prize, a reward that reflects the growing stakes of the event.
The team will represent the Heartfire Missions organization, tying its competitive goals to a broader mission of community outreach and youth development.