OUR PHILOSPHY
The Apex Way
At Apex Futbol Club, we believe that players develop best when exceptional coaching, purposeful training, and a positive environment come together. Our focus is not solely on winning matches but on developing complete players and strong teams capable of long-term success.
We are committed to creating a culture where every player is challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their highest potential. Individual development and team development are inseparable—better players create better teams, and strong teams accelerate the growth of individual players.
Our success is measured not only by results on the field but by the quality of players, teammates, leaders, and people we help develop.
Coaching Drives Development
The quality of coaching has the greatest impact on a player's growth. Apex coaches are educators first and foremost. Every session, game, and interaction is an opportunity to teach, guide, and inspire.
Individual Development First
Every player's journey is unique. We focus on helping each athlete maximize their potential by developing technical excellence, tactical understanding, physical capabilities, mental toughness, and leadership and character. We believe players should be encouraged to take risks, solve problems, and learn through both success and failure.
Team Development Through Shared Principles
Strong teams are built on shared values and collective accountability.
Our teams strive to play with intelligence and purpose, work relentlessly for one another, communicate effectively, compete with courage and confidence, and demonstrate respect for teammates, opponents, officials, and the game.
Team success is achieved when individual talents are united toward a common goal.
Long-Term Development Over Short-Term Results
While we value competition and strive to win, we never sacrifice development for immediate results.
Our priority is preparing players for the next stage of their soccer journey by encouraging creativity and decision-making, providing age-appropriate challenges, focusing on mastery rather than shortcuts, and building habits that lead to sustained success.
Character Matters
The lessons learned through soccer extend far beyond the field. We aim to develop players who embody accountability, integrity, respect, resilience, humility, and leadership. We believe character and performance go hand in hand.
OUR FOUNDERS
Founded by a dedicated team of coaches and athletes with decades of combined experience, Apex Futbol Club was created out of a deep passion for the game and a commitment to empowering young players both on and off the pitch.
At Apex Futbol Club, our mission is to provide exceptional coaching that inspires growth, builds character, and maximizes potential in every player. We believe great coaching is the foundation of development, and we are committed to creating an environment where athletes receive the guidance, support, and challenges needed to excel both individually and collectively.
Through purposeful training, a commitment to continuous learning, and a player-centered approach, we develop technically skilled players, tactically intelligent teams, and confident leaders. We strive to help every athlete reach their apex by fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, resilience, and excellence on and off the field.
Current Head Girls Soccer Coach at Homestead High School and Assistant Boys Soccer Coach at St. Johns Northwestern Academies. Also has collegiate coaching experience as an Assistant Men's Soccer Coach.
Chris Bale
Former Carroll University player and Head Coach. Currently the Head Coach of the Boys Varsity Soccer program at Waukesha West.
Derek Marie
WHERE WE TRAIN
Outdoor fields
1101 Genesee St.
Delafield, WI
Indoor facility
706 Rose Drive
Hartland, WI