Mission & Vision
Mission: We are committed to providing a positive, safe, fun and challenging environment for young people of all levels and backgrounds to play the game of soccer.
Vision: Provide a structured, developmentally appropriate and player-centered platform that will offer the opportunity for our young people to achieve their goals both on and off the field — with the ultimate goal of succeeding in life.
Our Three Pillars
Develop the Person
We see the person first — before the player. We use the sport of soccer to teach life skills, focusing on developing the individual within the context of the team.
Develop the Club
Our members — coaches, players, and parents — work hand-in-hand to drive our vision daily, so that our club can be something the local community is proud of.
Develop the Future
Our pathway aims to leave a more complete person, providing young people with skills they can use throughout their lives — positively impacting our community as a whole.
Three Zones of Development
Our club is organized into three development zones, each with its own DNA, curriculum, coaching methodology, and objectives — all aligned to a single club-wide game model and philosophy.
Discovery Phase
U5–U6
Ages 4–6
First steps in the game. Pure exploration through play — building coordination, love of movement, and a positive first relationship with the ball and the sport.
View Phase PlanFoundation Phase
Zone 1
U7–U12 · Ages 6–11
Building the fundamentals. Age-appropriate training that develops technical skills, decision-making, and a genuine love of the game in a fun, encouraging environment.
View Zone 1 PlanDevelopment Phase
Zone 2
U13–U16 · Ages 12–15
Technical refinement meets tactical understanding. Players face increasing demands within a structured weekly cycle as they grow into competitive club soccer.
View Zone 2 PlanPerformance Phase
Zone 3
U17–U18 · Ages 16–18
The elite tier. Individual development plans, high-performance training, and preparation for collegiate and professional pathways at the ECNL-RL and NPL level.
View Zone 3 PlanWhat Each Zone Plan Includes
- Club DNA & identity
- Club pathway
- Phases of development
- Zone objectives
- Development focus
- Session structure
- Technical curriculum
- Principles of play
- Coaching methodology
- Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
- Player development resources
- Team formation guidelines
- Proposed events & competitions
- Weekly training cycle
- Annual macrocycle
- APEX Sunday Academy Program
Player Development Framework
U.S. Women's U-15 National Team Coach & Director, Reno Apex
Our methodology is grounded in the U.S. Soccer Player Development Framework — the national standard for youth soccer in America. Reno Apex is proud to have U.S. Women's U-15 National Team Coach Vanessa Mann on our staff, bringing the highest level of coaching knowledge and national team standards directly to our players. Download the full framework document below.
Our Philosophy
Reno Apex Soccer Club takes pride in educating and training our players and coaches in a competitive, yet positive and fun environment. The club promotes sportsmanship, integrity, leadership, and self-discipline. We strive to challenge players in training by stressing the technical, tactical, physical and mental components of the game, while learning to win and lose graciously and acknowledge good play by both our teams and our opponents. Sportsmanship and being a team player are as important to us as being a highly skilled competitive player.