Reno Apex Soccer Club strives to provide the highest level of training possible for our young players. Our Directors have assembled a professional quality coaching staff that is beyond compare in Northern Nevada — many bringing experience from the professional game, Olympic Development Programs, and some of the most respected collegiate programs in the country.
Club Directors
Randy Ritter
President & Co-Founder
- Co-founded Reno Apex Soccer Club in 2006
- President, Great Basin Youth Soccer League
- Former League Commissioner, Nevada Youth Soccer Association
- Former Director, Northern Nevada Olympic Development Program
Rob Range
Executive Director
U.S. Soccer C License
- Former Co-Director, Northern Nevada Olympic Development Program
- Former Vice President, Nevada Youth Soccer Association
Jen Mavis
Director of Coaching
U.S. Soccer B License
- Former Assistant Coach & Head of Camps, UMBC
- Former Goalkeeper Coach, William & Mary
- Former Manager of ODP, Oregon Youth Soccer Association
- Co-Founder, Legacy Football Club
Marco Merlo
Girls Director
U.S. Soccer A License — Coach Instructor
- Head Coach, Bishop Manogue High School
- Former Director of Coaching, Nevada United
- Former Director of Coaching, Sagebrush Soccer Club
- Northern Nevada ODP Coach
Heather Johnson
Co-Founder
U.S. Soccer B License
- Co-founded Reno Apex Soccer Club in 2006
Vanessa Mann
Director
U.S. Soccer A License
- Head Coach, U.S. Soccer U15 Women's Youth National Team
- U.S. Soccer Youth National Team Scout
- U.S. Soccer Coach Educator
- Former Head Coach, University of Maryland Baltimore County
- Former Assistant Coach, William & Mary
- Former Technical Director, Oregon Youth Soccer Association
Coaching Staff
Our full coaching staff organized by U.S. Soccer license level. Coaches marked in progress hold the level below and are actively working toward that credential.
A License
B License
C License
D License
Grassroots License
Coach With Us
Join the best coaching staff in Northern Nevada. We are always looking for coaches who want something more for their players and teams, or who want to further their coaching career. Whether you are brand new to the game or played all your life, we can help you provide the best training for your players.
- Need ideas on training methods or running sessions?
- Occasionally need another coach to fill in while you're out of town?
- Want a proven methodology and curriculum that will improve your players' technical abilities?
We are the only club in Northern Nevada that provides regular and ongoing coach education, plus a proven curriculum to develop your players. We welcome teams at all skill levels and every age group.
Get In Touch →Common Questions
I coach a GBYSL recreational team. Can I bring my team to Reno Apex?
Yes. We provide the best coach education and support in Northern Nevada and welcome GBYSL recreational teams every season. Whether you're a reluctant volunteer coach or interested in coaching long term, we provide an environment that fosters growth and development.
We played GBYSL recreational last Fall but want to play competitive in the Spring. Can we join?
Yes, provided our directors agree the team is ready for competitive soccer.
I coach a competitive team at another club. Can I bring my team to Reno Apex?
Movement between clubs requires release from the prior club. Without that approval, coaches cannot be named head coach of a team in the same age group for one year — a US Club and league rule. Players registered with any team can attend our tryouts during the Open Tryout Window in May.
We're not ready to move our team full time, but can our players attend Sunday APEX Academy sessions?
Yes. We welcome GBYSL rec teams who want to attend our Academy training as a group, even if they aren't ready to join full time. Each player will need to register for APEX Training individually.