We have two parts to our business - our Centre of Excellence, with top-class facilities where we help to develop athletes of all ages and abilities. Our schools team also provides opportunities for pupils to excel in Physical Education, with the ability to explore their potential further Together these allow us to provide everything that current and aspiring athletes need.
Contact UsLee studied Economics and Business management at Newcastle University. Following graduation, he worked in the city for a Major high-street bank. After 10 years he returned home to run the family business and further develop his businesses in the North East. Lee's son is a keen athlete which has seen his interest in coaching grow. He's now joined forces with his friend Alex, to oversee the financial and marketing side of the business.
Alex is an ex-professional footballer who also represented Wales at international level from U16’s to U21’s. Alex has over 10 years experience in sports coaching in schools, private 1-2-1 and small group sessions, professional academies and disability in sport. Alex ran his own sports coaching business specialising in private football training before joining with Lee to build Apex Academy.
Elliot is an ex professional footballer currently still playing at National League North level with Darlington FC. Elliot came through the ranks at Gateshead FC with their college programme before breaking into the first team and signing professional with the club. Elliot joined Apex Academy full time as Director of Sport in June 2024 to lead our football and gym programmes at our facility.
Rhianna joined Apex Academy as strength and conditioning lead in January 2025 to oversee our provision available to athletes of all ages and abilities. Rhianna is highly qualified in strength and conditioning as well as having a playing and coaching background in football. Rhianna has quickly became a key part of our team at Apex Academy across our S&C and football programmes.
We have worked with a vast array of North East schools including;
We service, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Sunderland, County Durham and Northumberland and can also deliver online services for schools outside of this area.
Apex Academy have a wonderful way of enabling, even the most reticent child, to want to participate. They record every child’s progress in conjunction with the teacher and this enables parents to see how well their child is progressing over the year. I would wholeheartedly recommend Apex Academy to any educational setting.
Rose Wilcox Executive School Business Leader
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