D1 Football Apex Academy

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.

09/30/2026

Let’s freakin go, Gavin!

GAME AWARDS WEEK 3 ⛏️🔥

Offense - Jaxson Garbisch
Defense - Gavin Humphrey
Special Teams - Benjamin Younker

SCOUT TEAM AWARDS

Offense - Zach McClain & Brandon Davis
Defense - Patrick Wynn
Special Teams - Bryce VanRaalte

09/28/2026

🔥 WEEK 5 TOP PERFORMERS 🔥

Another Friday night, another HUGE week for the Apex Academy crew.

Touchdowns. Sacks. TFLs. Big plays. And some serious production on both sides of the football.

We had guys making an impact all over the state this week — including some absolute monster performances on the ground. And as always, we’re showing some love to the guys up front who make a lot of those numbers possible.

Proud of the work these athletes continue to put in and even more proud to see it translate when the lights come on.

5 weeks down. Keep stacking.

OUTWORK EVERYONE.

09/24/2026

09/23/2026

WEEK 4 TOP PERFORMERS

Another week, another long list of Apex Academy athletes making an impact on Friday nights.

Touchdowns. Sacks. Interceptions. Explosive plays. Big-time production in the trenches. These guys are showing up all over the state and putting their development on display when it matters.

And as always, OUTWORK EVERYONE.

Proud of every athlete on this list — now it’s back to work. Keep stacking weeks. 🔥

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09/15/2026

WEEK 3 TOP PERFORMERS 📈

Apex athletes showed up all over the state this week.

Big plays. Sacks. TFLs. Touchdowns. All-purpose production. And plenty of work in the trenches that doesn’t always show up in an individual stat line.

We’re proud of every one of these guys, but the standard doesn’t change.

Stack good weeks. Keep developing. Keep producing.

And a special shoutout to the big guys up front — the O-Line deserves love too. Their numbers are measured by the production they help create. 🤘🏼

OUTWORK EVERYONE.

APEX ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRAINING

09/09/2026

🔥APEX ACADEMY TOP PERFORMERS WEEK 2 🔥

Another week. Another group of Apex athletes making an impact under the Friday night lights.

Big-time performances on both sides of the ball — touchdowns, tackles, sacks, explosive plays and a whole lot of production from athletes putting in the work when nobody’s watching.

These numbers aren’t an accident.

Train with purpose. Compete with confidence. Perform when it matters.

Proud of every Apex athlete representing their schools across Iowa. Keep stacking weeks. 📈🏈

OUTWORK EVERYONE.

09/08/2026