⚡ AGES 4-9 · NO SEASON COMMITMENT

Sports start before the team does.

For most kids, Coach Mark will be the first coach they ever have. We take that seriously.

Most leagues start at 6 or 7. Coach Mark teaches kids how to throw, catch, dribble, and kick before the pressure of a real season — on your schedule, with your friends, just for the love of the game.

Book a Session ? How It Works

No season. No schedule. Just show up.

Book one session at a time. Come back when it works for you.

4–6 kids. Every session.

Your child gets coached. Not just watched.

Bring your crew.

Coordinate with other families and book the same session together.

Book a Session

Pick your time.

Coach Mark is always up to date — pick a slot, fill in details, and you are confirmed.

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How It Works

Simple, flexible, fun.

No season sign-ups. No worrying if your kid will lose interest. Just pick a slot, show up, and let them fall in love with sport.

Pick a Time Slot

Browse available sessions and pick what works for your family. Morning, afternoon, weekend — Coach Mark keeps slots flexible.

Bring Friends (Optional)

Coordinate with other parents and book the same session. Up to 6 kids per session so it never feels like a crowd.

Show Up & Play

No gear required to start. Coach Mark handles everything. Your kid throws their first strike, drains their first bucket, and goes home beaming.

Pricing

No season. No subscription. No stress.

Pay per session. That's it. No commitment to a whole season, no team fees, no equipment costs upfront.

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One Session

$22

per child, per session

45-minute group session
4–6 kids per group
Your choice of sport
No gear needed — Coach Mark brings everything
No commitment required

Book a Session

Sports Offered

Pick your sport. Or try them all.

Every session is sport-specific so kids learn the real fundamentals without information overload.

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Baseball

Throwing, catching, fielding ground balls, and hitting off a tee. Before tee ball starts, let's make sure they know the basics.

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Basketball

Dribbling, passing, shooting form — without making a 5-year-old feel like they're in a drill. It's all games and movement.

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Football

Throwing spirals, catching, route running. Flag football fundamentals in a safe, fun setting with no tackling.

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Pickleball

The fastest-growing sport in America — and surprisingly perfect for young kids. Great hand-eye coordination and super fun.

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Golf

How to act on a course and enough skills to walk 9 holes with dad. Golf is a life skill — we start it early.

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Volleyball

Bumping, setting, and serving at kid height. Just the fundamentals and a lot of laughing.

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Soccer

Dribbling, passing, shooting, and basic field awareness. Room to run and room to mess up.

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Yard Games and Skills

Cornhole, frisbee toss, and athletic development. Sometimes the best practice does not look like practice at all.

MEET COACH MARK

He has been coaching kids his whole career. Yours is next.

Coach Mark is married to Tommie Lucas, Jefferson County Teacher of the Year and a teacher at Washington High School right here in Charles Town.

Coach Mark Lucas has spent 16 years as a high school teacher — and has spent every one of those years coaching kids in the Jefferson County community where he lives and where his own kids play ball.

His coaching resume is not a credential on a wall. It is years of showing up. High school baseball. High school basketball. Tee ball. Coach pitch. Kid pitch. JCLL youth basketball. JCLL youth soccer.

His son Palmer is 7. His daughter Joey is 4. They are both athletes. That is not an accident.

When you bring your child to First Play Sports, you are not dropping them off with a stranger. You are handing them to someone who has spent a career earning the right to be called Coach.

16 Years

High school teacher in Jefferson County

Every Level

Tee ball through high school in baseball, basketball, and soccer

2 Kids

Palmer, 7, and Joey, 4 â€” his proof of concept

Why Coach Mark

Kid sports should be fun.

Coach Mark has spent four years coaching his own kids in local leagues right here in Jefferson County. He knows exactly what a 4-year-old needs from their first coach. Spoiler: it is not a whistle and a clipboard. — they need someone who makes learning feel like playing.

No season commitment — book one session at a time
Small groups (4–6 kids) means real attention for every child
Multi-sport: baseball, basketball, football, pickleball
Perfect for 4–9 year olds who've never played before
Parents can coordinate with friends to fill a session together
Zero pressure — this is about building confidence, not stats

Coach Mark

Youth Sports Coach · Ages 4–9

"I'll coach your kid on your schedule. The goal isn't to make them a star — it's to make sure they actually want to come back."

⚾ Baseball 🏀 Basketball 🏈 Football 🏓 Pickleball ⛳ Golf 🏐 Volleyball ⚽ Soccer 🎯 Yard Games

This is real coaching.

Coach Mark coaching kids on the baseball field

Every session runs like a real practice. Coach Mark runs drills, teaches fundamentals, and gives every kid individual attention. Your child will know what it feels like to have a coach in their corner before they ever step onto a team. That foundation is something they carry with them forever.

Structure

Every session has a plan, a skill focus, and a clear beginning and end.

Instruction

Coach Mark teaches. Every kid leaves having learned something specific.

Individual Attention

4-6 kids per session means your child is never invisible.

EVERY TIME. EVERY SESSION.

You always know who is coaching your kid.

When you sign your child up for a rec league, you get whoever shows up. Maybe a great coach. Maybe a well-meaning dad who volunteered because nobody else did. You have no idea until you get there.

First Play Sports does not work that way.

Every session is Coach Mark. Not a substitute. Not a staff rotation. Not whoever was available that day. Coach Mark shows up, runs the session, coaches your kid, and goes home. You know exactly who your child is spending 45 minutes with — and you know they are going to be good at it. Because Coach Mark is the only reason First Play Sports exists.

That is not a small thing. That is the whole thing.

FAQ

Common questions from parents

We've heard them all.

Do you offer all sports every session?

Not all at once. Coach Mark runs sport-specific sessions and rotates based on the season and what families are interested in. Baseball is the featured sport this spring. New sports are added regularly — follow along or reach out to find out what is coming next.

My kid has never played before. Is that okay?

That's literally the whole point! Coach Mark specializes in first-timers. Zero experience needed — not even knowing what the sport is.

Can I book just one session and see how it goes?

Absolutely. Gamedays are available. No pressure to buy a pack, no commitment to anything after that first session.

Can we fill a session with our friend group?

Yes! Grab 4–6 families, all book the same time slot, and make it your own little crew. It's the most fun way to do it.

What ages are sessions for?

Ages 4 through 9. Too young for most leagues, but exactly the right age to start learning and building that love of sport.

Do we need to bring equipment?

Nope. Coach Mark supplies everything you need. Just bring your kid in comfortable clothes and sneakers. That said, if your child has their own glove, bat, or set of golf clubs they love, bring them! There is nothing better than a kid playing with gear that already feels like theirs.

What if my kid wants to try different sports?

Each session is sport-specific, but your pack sessions can be used across any sport. Great for kids who haven't found their thing yet.

Ready to book your kid's first session?

No commitment. Just a good time on the field, court, or diamond. Pick a slot and let's go.

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