In September 2024, Feyenoord and the Apex Football Academy announced their Educational Partnership. The Apex Football Academy is an elite football academy, based in Vancouver, Canada. ‘’We are thrilled to have partnered with the prestigious Dutch club Feyenoord, a club renowned for its rich history and strong sense of community’’ Siamak Hashemi, Technical Director at the Apex Academy.
This partnership gives Apex Football Academy the opportunity to connect their community with European football. The first activity was a visit from Apex’ technical director Siamak Hashemi to the Feyenoord Academy. ‘’Having visited Feyenoord twice, I was deeply impressed by the family-like atmosphere that permeates the organization. This collaboration represents an incredible opportunity to foster the growth of football in British Columbia, particularly in the lower mainland. Through this partnership, we are committed to equipping our players at Apex Football Academy with the resources, opportunities, and pathways necessary to achieve their full potential and turn their dreams into reality. Together with Feyenoord, we are excited to inspire and develop the next generation of aspiring Canadian Footballers, creating a legacy that will resonate for years to come’’ Siamak Hashemi.
As part of this partnership, Apex Football Academy teams are visiting Rotterdam in 2025 to immerse themselves in Feyenoord’s training environment and gain firsthand experience of European football. Additionally, Feyenoord Camps in Vancouver are planned for March and July 2025, offering a broader group of players the opportunity to develop their skills under the guidance of Feyenoord’s world-class academy coaching staff.
Feyenoord has expressed great delight in expanding its global presence through this partnership, emphasizing the importance of fostering international connections to support youth development. The collaboration reflects the club's vision of sharing its expertise and strengthening ties with football communities worldwide.
Feyenoord and Apex Football Academy are excited about the bright future this partnership promises, envisioning a wealth of opportunities for young Canadian players from the Vancouver area. Together, they aim to provide a pathway for these aspiring talents to develop their skills and gain invaluable exposure to the international football stage.
More details about the Feyenoord Camp in Vancouver, scheduled for March 2025, will be announced in the coming weeks. Updates will be available through the official Feyenoord