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Apex Football Academy

Football Training For Athletes of all ages

The purpose of the D1 Football Apex Academy is to help athletes of all ages develop the necessary skills and fundamentals to compete in the sport of football. Our mission is to develop the Apex athlete within each individual by focusing on sport performance, while placing a major emphasis on instilling/inspiring skills and traits that lead to future success in all aspects of life.

The Academy will provide individualized attention to our Apex Athletes in order to develop their skill to produce results through proven methods. Focus will be placed on position-specific training/fundamentals as well as power and speed development. This individualized approach caters to the needs of each of our athletes, ensuring the maximal growth in each training session.

Apex 1-ON-1 Training, Semi-Private Training (1-4), and Group/Team Training(5+)

Athletes in the Apex Academy work at their football skill year round (In-season/Off-season). Our individualized approach is based on proven methods developed through NFL and Division 1 Collegiate experience/education.

For all Camps and Clinic offerings, click here.

  • To purchase sessions click here
  • 1-on-1 hour and 1/2 hour sessions, purchase here.
  • Semi-private training, purchase here.
  • Team training - contact Karter at Karter.Schult@d1training.com for pricing.

NFL/Collegiate Off-Season Training

Inside the Apex Academy, Our blueprint for off season training is designed to keep collegiate and professional athletes at peak performance. Our NFL/Div. 1 experience and educational background provides the know-how of what it takes to be competitive and to continuously earn your spot. Our comprehensive and individualized approach through the off-season, allows athletes to continue to build strength and sharpen skills in order to report to camp at the top of their game.

Youth Camps/Clinics

Select location/camp for more details and registration!

Combine/Pro-Day Training

Athletes will be tested at the start of our program to establish a baseline for future comparison. We will then test again before departure to demonstrate improvements and preparation for Combine/Pro-Day success.

Training will be focused on:

  • Combine/Pro-Day Events (40, Vertical, Broad, Pro-Agility, L-Drill, Etc.)
  • Speed/Agility
  • Power/Mobility
  • Position-Specific Technique

Additional services available: Physical therapy, chiropractic, yoga, nutritional counseling, supplementation, video analysis.

Karter Schult

Karter Schult, a retired NFL athlete, has a very decorated football pedigree including having spent 3 seasons as a member of the Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, and Minnesota Vikings.
Prior to his NFL experience, Karter had a distinguished, dominant, and celebrated collegiate career at the University of Northern Iowa. During his time at UNI, he was a 3-year starter that collected multiple years of academic and athletic accomplishments/accolades including Athletic/Academic All-America Teams as well as many others. At the conclusion of his collegiate career he left as one of the most decorated athletes in UNI Football History. Karter still holds multiple defensive season/career records, won MVFC player of the year, FCS defensive player of the year, and became the 1st player in UNI football history to win the Buck Buchanan Award.

He also had an outstanding academic career at the University of Northern Iowa, where he was nominated as a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy. He went on to graduate with a 3.9 GPA and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science while continuing to pursue his Master’s Degree in the same field. His vast knowledge and experience has helped him specialize in Speed/Power Development, Strength training, Sport Specific training, Combine training, and much more.

What Our Athletes Are Saying

  • “Great structure with knowledgeable strength coaches who will help you reach your goals. Highly recommend.” - Aidan Joseph Brown
  • “I have my son in the Rookie program a s in the few weeks I have been sending him we have noticed results. He is pushed but yet has alot of fun doing it. Would recommend the rookie program!” - Justin Bonta