Reno APEX SC
Reno, NV
A structured, player-first development philosophy built around technical excellence, tactical awareness, and the love of the game. Boys and Girls ages 4 to 18.
- Founded
- 2006
- Players
- 1,000
- Teams
- 68
- Ages
- 4–18
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 6
Where on the ladder
Level 2 to Level 3
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
The club also played in NPL. That league ended in July 2026 and merged into National 1, so it does not count above. The club’s site also lists US Club Soccer. We have not confirmed that from the body’s own member list, so we do not call the club sanctioned. It also lists ECNL RL NorCal, NorCal Premier, NorCal National 1, GBYSL Recreational, GBYSL Select. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksFrom the league tables
Reno Apex, every team.
Last season Reno APEX SC fielded 8 teams in the leagues we track: 2 boys and 6 girls, from national elite down to competitive regional. The ladder tops out in ECNL-RL from U13 up.
| lvl | U13 | U14 | U15 | U16 | U17 | U18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECNL Regional, Pre-ECNL, Aspire, EAL | |||||||
| ECNL Regional, Pre-ECNL, Aspire, EAL |
Each dot is one team in the 2026-27 season. We place it by the league the team actually plays in, not by the club’s own team names. A tap on a dot shows that team’s league, flight and record. The dots come from published league tables, so a team playing outside those leagues will not appear here.
Check the tables yourself
The link opens the event's flight list on Total Global Sports, where the ECNL family posts its tables. Your kid's birth year is one of the rows, and the Standings link beside the flight opens the table. Each season gets a new event page, so theecnl.com is the place to pick up a later one.
College & pro pathway
Where the players went next.
We counted these from public commitment lists and trackers, not from the club’s own claims.
The counts come from public commitment trackers, club lists, league records, player pages, and the rosters of 2,244 NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA programs. One player counts once per school. “Division unverified” means we matched the school but could not confirm the program level. We never print a current youth player’s name.
Programs
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
Discovery Phase
U5–U6; Ages 4–6
First steps in the game. Pure exploration through play, building coordination, love of movement, and a positive first relationship with the ball and the sport.
feeds into Foundation Phase
Foundation Phase
U7–U12 – Ages 6–11
Age-appropriate training develops technical skills, decision-making, and a genuine love of the game in a fun, encouraging environment.
feeds into Development Phase
Development Phase
U13–U16 – Ages 12–15
Technical refinement meets tactical understanding. Players face increasing demands within a structured weekly cycle as they grow into competitive club soccer.
feeds into Performance Phase
Performance Phase
U17–U18 – Ages 16–18
The elite tier includes individual development plans, high-performance training, and preparation for collegiate and professional pathways at the ECNL-RL and NPL level.
ECNL-RL · NPL
Academy
Academy teams are for players identified as having potential and a passion for the game, but not quite ready for competitive league teams. The focus is on developing technical abilities, learning the game and having fun.
GBYSL feeds into competitive teams (Silver, Gold and Premier)
College ID Camp
Girls · 8th Grade to 12th Grade
Players train and compete in front of college coaches from programs across the country in a competitive environment designed to showcase their abilities at the next level.
Tryouts
2026/27 season
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
Moana Soccer Field · 240 West Moana Lane, Reno, NV 89509
Free
Immediately after each tryout session
- · Shin guards
- · Cleats
- · Properly inflated soccer ball
All: Reno APEX Tryouts
Coaching
Who coaches here
70 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Jen Mavis
Director of Coaching
Former Assistant Coach & Head of Camps, UMBC; Former Goalkeeper Coach, William & Mary; Former Manager of ODP, Oregon Youth Soccer Association; Co-Founder, Legacy Football Club; U.S. Soccer Youth National Team Scout
U.S. Soccer B License
Marco Merlo
Girls Director
Girls
Head Coach, Bishop Manogue High School; Former Director of Coaching, Nevada United; Former Director of Coaching, Sagebrush Soccer Club; Northern Nevada ODP Coach
U.S. Soccer A License — Coach Instructor
Vanessa Mann
Director
Head Coach, U.S. Soccer U15 Women's Youth National Team; U.S. Soccer Youth National Team Scout; U.S. Soccer Coach Educator; Former Head Coach, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Former Assistant Coach, William & Mary; Former Technical Director, Oregon Youth Soccer Association
U.S. Soccer A License
Randy Ritter
President & Co-Founder
Co-founded Reno Apex Soccer Club in 2006; President, Great Basin Youth Soccer League; Former League Commissioner, Nevada Youth Soccer Association; Former Director, Northern Nevada Olympic Development Program
Rob Range
Executive Director
Former Co-Director, Northern Nevada Olympic Development Program; Former Vice President, Nevada Youth Soccer Association; McQueen High School Boys Head Coach
U.S. Soccer C License
Heather Johnson
Co-Founder
Co-founded Reno Apex Soccer Club in 2006; Former State of Nevada Co-Coach of the Year; 2011 & 2014 USYS Nationals Coach
U.S. Soccer B License
Rogan Adams
Coaching Staff
U6 Academy; U16G Silver
Grassroots License
Matt Baca
Coaching Staff
U10G Gold; U16B?
D License
Where they play
5 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Moana Soccer Fields
South Valleys Regional Park
Echo Loder School
Golden Eagle Regional Park
SWIFT Sportsdome South Meadows
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
There is no fee for Tryouts.
Add-ons
Player uniforms & personal equipment, Hotel, travel & transportation costs for away events, Indoor or futsal league fees.
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