Player, Parent Testimonials and College Commitments

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

LONDON CRAWFORD - UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

OLIVIA FEAGIN - UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

BIANCA RASKIN - JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

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 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. -     

Frank Bunton (daughter is US Youth Soccer U16 National Team Pool Player and 2008 ODP National Team Member)     

Can’t say enough in one post for what coach Vic brings to the soccer landscape, especially the ability to relate to the kids that are pushing for the highest levels possible. He is able to see there potential individually as well as having the knowledge and resources to add to there strengths and address the areas needed to reach those levels.  He has personally helped my daughter by supporting and believing in her and genuinely wanting the best for her. That personal belief and support along with his high level of training environment and resources helps the dreams they have become attainable.  

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.

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. 

Auribella Bergstrom (SFFA 2010 and ODP Region Player)

APEX has been an incredible experience and has provided me with a deeper understanding of the sport and the thought process behind our actions. In the classroom sessions Coach Vic teaches us about different tactics we can use on the field whether it is positional responsibilities or strategies we can use to be more aware on the field. Everything we do whether it is in the classroom or in training, all impacts our play in the game. The professional coaching staff and the extremely competitive players at the camps create a high-level environment that causes you to be vulnerable, uncomfortable, and make decisions faster at every moment. This environment brings out the best in players and allows us to think deeper behind our movement and thought process. Everything we learn at APEX impacts our individual development in a positive way and builds my confidence to grow and perform stronger for my team and club at home.

-Auribella Bergy Bergstrom 

Vivien Muchuruza (Orlando City 09 ECNL and 2009 ODP Regional Player)

My time at apex has been an amazing experience. I enjoy playing with talented girls from all over the country and learning how to master the fundamentals of the game. In the classroon it’s great learning the mental aspect of the game and how it translates to the physical aspect of the game. The training is astonishing. The drills translate to the game.