Apple Valley Storm Soccer Club is built on the belief that every player deserves the opportunity to grow, develop, and succeed in soccer — from their first introduction to the game through advanced competitive and post-youth opportunities. Our club philosophy connects Apple Valley Storm Recreation, Apple Valley Storm Competitive Club, and the Apple Valley Storm UPSL Premier team into one complete developmental pathway for players in the High Desert. From first touches to semi-professional competition, Apple Valley Storm is committed to serving our community with integrity, structure, and purpose. Apple Valley Storm Recreation Builds the love for the game and is the foundation of our club philosophy. Our recreation program provides a fun, inclusive, and positive soccer environment for players of all skill levels, with no tryouts required. The focus is on learning, enjoyment, teamwork, and confidence-building through age-appropriate training and games.We believe early soccer experiences should:

• Encourage a love for the game
• Teach fundamental technical skills
• Promote sportsmanship and teamwork
• Create a safe and welcoming environment

Storm Recreation introduces players to the culture, values, and expectations of Apple Valley Storm while allowing every child to participate and grow at their own pace. Apple Valley Storm Soccer Club Developing Competitive Players Apple Valley Storm Soccer Club represents the competitive youth pathway within our organization. This program is designed for players who are ready to be challenged in a structured, professional environment focused on long-term player development.At the competitive level, Apple Valley Storm emphasizes:

• Technical excellence
• Tactical understanding
• Physical and mental development
• Accountability, discipline, and work ethic
• Pride in representing the High Desert

Our goal is to provide local players with access to high-level training, league play, tournaments, and exposure opportunities without having to leave the High Desert. Apple Valley Storm UPSL Premier extends the pathway beyond youth soccer to further support player development beyond the youth and high school levels, Apple Valley Storm also operates a UPSL Premier League team, competing in the fourth division of U.S. Soccer. This program provides a semi-professional environment for qualified players looking to continue their soccer pathway after competitive club play.

The UPSL Premier team offers:

• A bridge between youth soccer and higher levels of competition
• A semi-professional training and match environment
• Opportunities for college-age and post-high school players
• Continued development for players pursuing advanced soccer goals

This level allows Storm players to remain within the club structure while continuing to train, compete, and grow in a more demanding soccer environment. One Connected Pathway Apple Valley Storm offers a complete, connected pathway:

1. Recreation Soccer – Open registration and foundational development
2. Competitive Club Soccer – Tryout-based teams and high-level youth competition
3. UPSL Premier – Semi-professional competition in the 4th division of U.S. Soccer

Each level is designed to support player growth while maintaining consistent values, expectations, and standards throughout the club. Commitment to the High Desert Apple Valley Storm is proudly based at Brewster Park Soccer Complex, the home of Storm and the only soccer complex in the High Desert with full stadium lighting. We serve families and athletes from Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia, Adelanto, Phelan, and Lucerne Valley, creating opportunities that allow players to develop without leaving their community. Our philosophy is simple: Develop players, Serve families, Build community, Provide pathways and Represent the High Desert with pride.