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⚡ 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. He takes 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.

⚾ Summer Camp — July 6–10 Book a Session
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.
🌟 NOW REGISTERING — SUMMER 2025
Coach Mark's Baseball Camp — July 6-10

Coach Mark's Baseball Camp

Three sessions daily — morning, afternoon, and evening — so every kid finds their fit. Choose one day or commit to the full week and save.

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Morning Camp
9 AM – 12 PM · Ages 4–7 · T-Ball / Coach Pitch
$120
full week · $30/day
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Afternoon Camp
1 PM – 4 PM · Ages 7–11 · Kid Pitch
$120
full week · $30/day
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Evening Camp
5 PM – 8 PM · Ages 4–9 · Mixed Level
$120
full week · $30/day
Book a Session

Pick your time.

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

Upcoming Sessions

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📍 Huntfield Community Grass Park · Front of neighborhood by the dome · Charles Town, WV

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.

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Pick a Time Slot

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

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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.

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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

$20
per child, per session
  • 1-hour group session
  • 4–6 kids per group
  • Your choice of sport
  • No gear needed — Coach Mark's got it
  • 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 — Coach Mark starts 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 with Joey

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.

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.

Palmer and Joey

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 — 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.

  • 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
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.

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.

First Play Sports does not work that way.

Every session is Coach Mark. Not a substitute. Not a staff rotation. Coach Mark shows up, runs the session, coaches your kid, and goes home.

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

Coach Mark giving individual attention
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. Baseball is the featured sport this spring.

Where do sessions take place?

Regular sessions are at Huntfield Community Grass Park in Charles Town, WV. Summer camp is at the field by WHS Tennis Courts.

My kid has never played before. Is that okay?

That's literally the whole point! Coach Mark specializes in first-timers. Zero experience needed.

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

Absolutely. No pressure to commit to anything after that first session. Just show up, have fun, and go from there.

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?

Regular sessions: ages 4–9. Summer camp: ages 4–11 with age-appropriate groups morning, afternoon, and evening.

Do we need to bring equipment?

Nope. Coach Mark supplies everything. Just bring your kid in comfortable clothes and sneakers.

What if my kid wants to try different sports?

Each session is sport-specific. Great for kids who haven't found their thing yet — just book a different sport next time.

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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