D1 Football Apex Academy

11/09/2026

YOUR SENIOR SEASON IS OVER. YOUR PREPARATION ISN’T. 🔥

The jump from high school athletics to college athletics is no joke.

Different speed. Different strength. Different physicality. Different expectations.

Preparing for your next high school season and preparing for your FIRST college season are two completely different things.

Our College Prep Program to help graduating seniors bridge that gap and arrive on campus ready to compete.

College-level strength & power

Speed, explosiveness & athletic development

Sport-specific development

Individualized programming & progress tracking

Preparation for the demands of collegiate athletics

We’re offering FREE College Prep Evaluations to help athletes understand where they currently stand, what they need to improve, and how to get there.

📍 D1 Des Moines & D1 Norwalk

DM us “COLLEGE” to schedule your free assessment.

Don’t wait until you get to campus to find out what you’re missing.

11/08/2026

THE ROAD TO THE DOME! 🔥

28 athletes. 5 programs. One big stage.

Huge shoutout to our Apex Academy athletes who have helped their teams earn a trip to the UNI-Dome!

DES MOINES CHRISTIAN
Declan Heying | Sam Vahanian | Joey Biondi | Ethan Roggenburg

SOUTHEAST POLK
Gunnar Lee | Stanley Cooper | Adrian Cooper

JOHNSTON
Kellan Bousum | Asher Bailey | Dante Davis | AJ Collins | Asher Richmond | Charlie Rogers

DOWLING CATHOLIC
Evan Mitchell | Sam Spracklin | Braylon Jackson | Dylan Ducharme | Gavin Smith | Zak G*i | Kade Krause | Sebastian Hilligas | Peak Dunker | Jackson Phelps | Jase Hilton

ANKENY
Tanner Ruby | Dawson Whitinger | Rowan Doak | Will Ohloff

From offseason training sessions to competing under the Friday night lights, we’ve had the privilege of being part of these athletes’ journeys.

There’s nothing better than seeing the work these young men have put in translate to opportunities on the biggest stage.

Elite coaching. Championship culture. Real development.

Proud of every one of you. The job isn’t finished!

Go make some memories and bring home some hardware! 🏆

10/31/2026

APEX AIR FOOTBALL | BUILT FOR THE NEXT LEVEL.

The offseason is where separation happens.

At Apex Football Academy, we believe developing elite football players requires more than just showing up on game day. It takes consistent training, quality coaching, competition, and an environment that pushes athletes to improve.

Our Apex Air 7v7 Football Program is designed to help athletes develop the skills, confidence, and football IQ needed to compete at a higher level.

🔥 WHAT SETS APEX AIR APART?

Position-specific development for QBs, WRs, RBs, LBs, and DBs

Speed, agility, explosiveness, and change-of-direction training

Access to a premier strength and conditioning environment

Route concepts, coverage recognition, technique, and football IQ

Competitive 7v7 tournaments and game experience

Year-round opportunities for continued athlete development

2027 APEX AIR SEASON

•Practice 3x per week beginning February 2027
•Age divisions: 10U | 12U | 14U | 15U | 18U
•Regional tournament competition throughout the spring

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, compete against high-level talent, or prepare for your next football season, Apex Air is built to help you take that next step.

THE WORK STARTS BEFORE THE SEASON.

Interested in joining Apex Air for 2027? Send us a message for upcoming tryout and registration information!

10/31/2026

10/27/2026

🔥 APEX TOP PERFORMERS | WEEK 9 🔥

The work is showing up on Friday nights. 🏈

From explosive plays and touchdowns to sacks, tackles, and game-changing performances, our Apex athletes continue to make an impact across Iowa.

Different schools. Different positions. Same mentality.

Proud of these athletes for the work they put in when nobody’s watching and the way they’re representing their teams under the lights.

The season may be winding down, but the development never stops. We’re just getting started. 📈

OUTWORK EVERYONE.

10/21/2026

🚨APEX ACADEMY | WEEK 8 TOP PERFORMERS 🚨

Another week of BIG performances from our Apex Academy athletes under the Friday night lights! 🔥

Week after week, these athletes continue to show up, compete, and make an impact on the field.

Proud of the work they’re putting in and the results they’re producing. The hard work doesn’t stop when the season starts!

Keep stacking weeks, keep raising the standard, and keep getting better.

OUTWORK EVERYONE. 🔺

10/15/2026

🔥 WEEKS 6 & 7 | APEX TOP PERFORMERS 🏈

The work is showing up on Friday nights! 🤘🏼

Big-time performances, game-changing plays, and athletes making an impact all across Iowa. From the trenches to the skill positions, our Apex athletes continue to put their training to the test when it matters most.

Proud of the production, but even more proud of the work these athletes put in when nobody’s watching.

Keep stacking weeks. Keep raising the standard. We’re not done yet.

APEX ACADEMY x D1 TRAINING

OUTWORK EVERYONE. 🔺

10/01/2026

APEX FOOTBALL MEMBERSHIP IS HERE.

This fall, we’re bringing Apex Academy Football Training to D1 Des Moines with a consistent development program built for young football players who want to keep getting better.

This isn’t just speed training. It isn’t just strength training. And it isn’t just position work.

We’re bringing it all together.

Football skill development
Speed, agility & footwork
Strength & athletic development
Position-specific training
Competitive reps & coaching

Players will work on the skills, movement, athleticism and confidence that translate directly to the football field.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: October 27 – December 17

6:00–7:00 PM | Ages 7–10
7:00–8:00 PM | Ages 11–14

📍 D1 Training Des Moines
895 SE Olson Drive, Waukee

Whether your athlete is coming off football season, preparing for 7v7, or simply wants to become a better football player, this is an opportunity to keep developing instead of waiting until next season.

Spots will be limited.

Comment “APEX” or send us a DM with “APEX” or email [email protected] and we’ll send you the membership details and registration information.

10/01/2026

Coach Karter has been a huge part of building Apex Academy and developing football players across Central Iowa. With D1 Des Moines entering its next chapter in the new Waukee facility, there are going to be even more opportunities for our Apex athletes to train, develop and compete year-round.

Football development. Speed. Strength. Position work. Performance training.

If you’re an Apex athlete looking to take the next step, go check out what Coach Karter and D1 Des Moines are building.

MEET THE TEAM | KARTER SCHULT

From competing at the highest levels of football to helping develop the next generation of athletes — Karter Schult brings a lifetime of training, competition, and performance experience to D1 Des Moines.

Karter serves as our General Manager & Director of Football Operations, overseeing the continued growth of D1 Des Moines while also working directly with athletes through personal, small-group and football-specific training.

Before coaching, Karter built one of the most decorated careers in UNI football history.

-Buck Buchanan Award Winner — FCS National Defensive Player of the Year
-2x Consensus All-American
-Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Year
-NFF National Scholar-Athlete & Campbell Trophy Finalist
-Professional experience with the Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings & Salt Lake Stallions

But what matters most now is taking those experiences and using them to help the next athlete get better.

Whether you’re a young athlete learning how to train, a middle or high school player trying to separate yourself from the competition, a college/pro athlete looking for individualized work, or simply an adult who wants a better place to train — there’s a place for you at D1.

And with the next chapter of D1 Des Moines beginning in our new Waukee facility, we’re building more opportunities than ever to train through:

24/7 Open Gym • Adult Health/Fitness • Youth Performance • Personal Training • Football Development • Team Training • Speed & Agility

Want to work directly with Karter? Send us a DM with “KARTER” and tell us what you or your athlete wants to improve.

Want to experience D1? Send “D1” and we’ll help you find the right training option.

📍 D1 Training Des Moines | Waukee, IA

Your goals. Your program. Your next level.
Come Train D1fferent.