Player and Parent Testimonials and College Commitments

Luis Gonzalez (daughter is a 2008 ODP National Team and U17 Mexican National Team Player) 

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

Coach Vic Campbell has an unparalleled ability to connect with players and make them feel at ease while simultaneously  He is demanding yet thoughtful in his approach to the game and his coaching techniques are not only effective but also incredibly engaging, making the training sessions enjoyable and informative at the same time. My daughter looks forward to every session, and she has shown remarkable progress in her skills since she began training with him. Moreover, he emphasizes teamwork, communication, and fair play, which has helped my daughter develop a deeper understanding of the game and a greater appreciation for her teammates. 

Annette Parsons (daughter is US Youth Soccer U16 National Team Pool Player and 2008 ODP National Team Member) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Coach Vic has been working with our daughter for close to four years now. Our daughter’s progress has been remarkable since attending the ID camps that he hosts. Coach Vic is pleasant and a true asset to all his players. He always sets high standards for his players and is honestly a well rounded coach overall. He wants to know the players better not just as a player but as a person as well. He has taught my daughter a lot about the game mentally and physically. One of my daughter’s favorite parts of the ID camps are the classroom sessions, this is where my daughter feels she has learned the most. My daughter is learning how to deal with pressure, going over tactics and developing strategies that would make her an overall better player. Being in this environment has helped her become more comfortable under pressure in situations such as ODP interregional.

Out of all the coaches that my daughter has worked with, coach Vic is the coach that has the most significant impact on her game and her professional aspirations.

Brad Schmidt (daughter is US Youth Soccer U16 National Team Pool Player and 2008 ODP National Team Member)  FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

My daughter has had a wonderful experience at ODP with Vic as her coach for the past two years. He has given her the confidence to try new things without the fear of failure. Given Vic’s prior 20 plus years of experience in the college game, he has been a wealth of knowledge in understanding the game as well as the recruiting timeline and process. Vic really cares about the girls and having them reach their potential and goals at the next level. -               

Debbie Gaytan (daughter is 2008 ODP National Team Member)

Our daughter Selena has been blessed to be able to work with Coach Vic through ODP and now through his training programs through Apex which he recently established this past year.  To be able to receive training from someone with Coach Vic’s background and vision for the sport in an environment that puts your child with individuals who are the best of the best has been invaluable.  Coach Vic being a college coach for over 20 years and knowing what it takes to play at that level and beyond has been an incredible resource, trainer and mentor for the kids who have attended his camps.  What he offers goes well beyond the training environment provided in clubs and if your child is serious about playing at a higher level and being able to compete with the best of the best, we strongly encourage you to enroll them in his programs, our daughter looks forward to every training he offers and leaves each session with more confidence and skill.  She is so fortunate to have been able to connect with Coach Vic and be part of this journey with him.

Tracy Lavezzi (daughter is 2009 ODP State Team Player)

We joined the program and discovered a training clinic unlike any other in Central Florida. Vic’s many years of experience at the D1 college level and his ability to teach young athletes and get the best out of them is second to none. My daughter has learned to be a better teammate, as well as a better athlete physically and mentally. She better understands the fundamentals of soccer and is able to apply Vic’s lessons on the field. She’s grown so much as an athlete and her mental focus has been sharpened. We’ll continue with Vic’s program as long as possible and we look forward to our daughter growing into a stronger athlete as she pursues her goal of playing D1 soccer.

Lily Karr (daughter is 2009 ODP State Pool Player)

From the first clinic we attended, I was immensely impressed with the high level of players in attendance, the overall speed of play in which they trained at and how Coach Vic was able to effectively communicate to both my daughter as an individual as well as to the group overall.  He has and continues to make an impact not just on her technical ability but also her decision making, tactical awareness and many other critical aspects of the game that are required to progress to the next level.  He provides the expertise, a deep understanding of my daughter as a player as well as a person, both on the field and off, and the mentorship needed in order to correctly guide her on her soccer journey.

Jian Huang (daughter Is Tennessee 2009 ODP State Pool Player)

We have known Coach Vic Campbell and his training for only a few months. The differences he has made in the development of our younger athlete has far exceeded what we could have imagined. His vision, coaching philosophy and approach are championship class. However, especially for young athletes, the structure of his very advanced curriculum has also included a powerful component of character development. We simply cannot find that anywhere else. Our girls have been with ECNL, ODP and even a European professional club. As a parent, I rate Coach Vic’s training and results as the best. We are thankful to have gotten access to an innovative and proven coach like Coach Vic. He is true teacher. 

Emily Ortega( 2011 Florida Kraze Krush ECNL and ODP Region Player)

APEX has been an instrumental part in my training.  It has allowed me to build my confidence on and off the field and understand that the mental component of the game is just as important as the physical.  APEX has helped me realize that mistakes are part of the game and gave me the assurance to not allow them to interfere with my performance.  I look forward to my continued growth and development with APEX. 

Other Committed Apex Players

DAKOTA HARRELL - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

HAILLIE MCBRIDE - SOUTH ALABAMA

RILEY STOOKSBURY - UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

KENSLEE WARD - WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

VIRGINIA GREEN - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

KASSIE DZENIS - CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY

MARY HARTOFILIS - UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA