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Mark Ludwig Soccer Academy

The Mark Ludwig Soccer Academy (MLSA) was created out of a strong passion, a shared vision, and a ceaseless commitment to making learning easy and accessible. His camps are one of the longest-running and most successful in the region.

A successful coach at all levels, especially at the collegiate level with the nationally-ranked York College men's team, Elizabethtown College and Penn State Harrisburg. Currently, Mark coaches PA Classics, one of the top club teams in the region, plus has professional coaching experience with the Harrisburg Heat indoor team.

MLSA provides many day and evening camps throughout the summer in the York area. YYSL players will receive a $15 discount on any day camp, and a $10 discount on any evening camp. Simply write "YYSL" at the top of your registration form.

Visit the MLSA website for more information. Any questions about MLSA camps should be directed to Mark Ludwig at markcludwig12@gmail.com.

2024 Camps

  • June 18-21: PPL Soccer Park (NEYSA Soccer Club)
  • June 17-21: York JCC--sign up at www.yorkjcc.org
  • June 24-27: Cousler Park (Manchester Township)
  • June 25-28: Plum Creek Park (Conewago Valley SC)
  • July 16-19: Dunedin Park (West York Bulldogs FC)
LEGENDS OF YORK--most of the coaches and speakers at the camp will be York County coaches/players who went on to play at the highest college level or professionally
  • June 17-20: York Township Park (Dallastown)
  • July 15-18: York Township Park (Dallastown)
EVENING CAMPS
  • June 17-20: (Cousler) GK Camp - Field Player Skills Camp - HS Boys & Girls Select/ID Camp
  • June 24-27: (Spring Grove) GK & Striker Camp - Field Player Skills Camp
  • July 15-18: (Fusion) GK Camp - Field Player Skills Camp
HS Boys Team/Individual Camp
  • July 28-31: Millersville University