Winter Player Development Program

PDP Technical & Small-sided Training

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Coaching

Training

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13U-19U 

How we play - how we perform


Continues to emphasize individual player development with an increasing focus on team performance.

About 


Elevate your performance with Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) training led by Jonathan Rivera.


As an Assistant Coach for Grand View Men's Soccer, Rivera is highly qualified. This specialized training will focus on soccer-specific movements and incorporate the soccer ball. Coach Rivera holds a degree in Exercise and Sports Science and is responsible for designing and supervising the entire speed, strength, and conditioning program for the Grand View Men’s Soccer team. Coach Rivera also serves as Apex’s Director of Rec Soccer. 

Thursdays nights starting in December through mid-late February.


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Apex Player Development Programs


The Apex Player Development Program is a neutral training entity and provides programs for individuals, small groups, clubs, and teams looking for additional training. 


We encourage players to play for their local recreational and competitive teams. This is advanced supplemental training. Not to be confused with a USYSA , ECNL, MLS Next, NPL, or USL Academy competitive program. Players are encouraged to participate in this program either concurrent with their USYSA , ECNL, MLS Next, NPL, or USL Academy team season, afterward, or when their schedule permits.



Obviously, more dedicated participants will receive the most growth and experience from the training.

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Age Groups and Times

Ages: U11 to 19U



Thursdays

  • Block 1: Dec. 4, 11, 18
  • Block 2: Jan. 8, 15, 22
  • Block 3: Jan. 29. Feb. 5, 12
  • 6:00PM to 7:00PM - 11U to 13U
  • 7:00PM to 8:00PM - 14U to 19U


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Price

  • 1 Block: $75
  • 2 Blocks: $140
  • 3 Blocks: $200
  • 2nd Sibling Discount: 25%
  • 3rd or More Sibling Discount: 50%


P.D.P Training Shirt can be purchased here.

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Training Location

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Coaching

Training

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13U-19U 

How we play - how we perform


Continues to emphasize individual player development with an increasing focus on team performance.

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About Coach Jonathan Rivera

Coach Rivera joined Apex this summer at the Director of Apex Rec.  Jonathan Rivera is in his 4th year as the assistant coach at Grandview University. Rivera spent the previous seven years as an assistant coach at Lyon College with four of those years with Head Coach, David Groves. 

In addition to assisting with all aspects of the program, Rivera developed, implemented, and supervised the speed, strength, and conditioning program for the men’s soccer team. During his tenure at Lyon, the Scots held a 79-43-8 overall record and 48-18-4 record in the American Midwest Conference. The Scots made 3 National Tournament appearances (2015,2019,2021) and 4 AMC tournament championship games (2016,2018,2019,2021), winning both the AMC league and AMC tournament in 2021 for the first time in program history. 


In addition to coaching, Rivera spent his summers assisting with the University of North Carolina Soccer Camps, which are led and directed by NCAA coaching legend, Anson Dorrance.


An undergraduate at the University of North Carolina, Rivera also played for Triangle Brigade FC where he led the team to a USASA Championship. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Rivera graduated from UNC in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science with an emphasis in Sport Administration.

Release of Liability


As the parent/legal guardian of the named player, I consent for this child to participate in and abide by all the rules of the Apex Soccer Academy and the organizations of which it is a member. I acknowledge that there is risk of injury with all recreation and, in consideration of said child being allowed to participate in the Apex Soccer Academy, I assume all risk of injury to this child and hereby agree to release, discharge and/or otherwise indemnify and hold harmless the Apex Soccer Academy and its agents, directors and employees from any claims, demands or liability arising from the child’s participation in the Apex Soccer Academy. Furthermore, I request that in my absence the named player be admitted to any hospital or medical facility for diagnosis and treatment. I request and authorize duly licensed Doctors of Medicine or Doctors of Dentistry, and other licensed technicians and nurses, to provide my child with medical assistance and/or treatment and agree to be responsible financially for such assistance and/or treatment.