About this Event
Three mornings of focused technical work over the holiday break: first touch, dribbling, passing and finishing, coached at a level most players don’t get outside an academy.
Each camp is capped so every player gets real coaching. With an 8:1 player-to-coach ratio, players are grouped by age and level, corrected individually, and get the reps that build habits.
Your Coaches
Jesse Smith, Founder of Apex Elite
Former NCAA Division I player and USSF-licensed coach with 14 years of coaching experience. Club Director of Coaching, college and high school varsity coach, and private trainer to college and professional players.
Giovanni Padrón, Founder of Gio11 Training
Puerto Rico Senior National Team player who has trialed in Europe. USSF-licensed academy and school head coach, and private coach to college players, with 6 years of coaching experience.
Between them, 20 years of coaching, and the playing experience to demonstrate every skill they teach.
What Players Work On
- First touch under pressure, receiving to play forward
- 1v1 dribbling and changes of direction
- Passing range and weight
- Finishing from different angles and situations
- Each day ends with small-sided games to apply it all at game speed
Details
- Dates: Dec 28–30
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM daily (check-in opens at 8:45 AM)
- Location: Cistercian Preparatory School, 3660 Cistercian Rd, Irving, TX 75039
- Ages: 12–18, all competitive levels
- Price: $225 early bird through Dec 14, then $250
What to Bring
Size 5 ball, cleats or turf shoes, shin guards, a full water bottle, and layers for December mornings. Please label your player’s ball and bottle.
Weather Policy
Camp runs in cold and light rain. For lightning or severe weather, the session is moved or made up on a later date, and families are notified by email by 7:00 AM that day.
Refunds
Full refund up to 7 days before your camp starts. After that, your registration can be transferred to another player or credited toward a future Apex × Gio11 camp.
Questions?
Text Jesse at (501) 766-3940, or DM @apex_elite.5 on Instagram. Text Gio at (615) 635-3063, or DM @gio11training on Instagram.
Event venue & nearby stays
Cistercian Preparatory School, 3660 Cistercian Road, Irving, United States
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