Summer 2026 · Registration Open

Elevate Your Game.
Build Your Confidence.
Master the Pitch.

Elite Summer Soccer Camps & Private Training in the River Valley, led by Arkansas' premier championship coaches and national-level playing talent.

Whether your child is stepping onto the pitch for the very first time or preparing for elite collegiate development, our academy provides the technical roadmap, tactical intelligence, and mental confidence they need to succeed.

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Why Choose Us

Why Lud's Soccer Academy?

We don't just run drills. We mentor athletes. Championship strategies plus elite national, collegiate, and international playing experience create a high-repetition, high-energy environment.

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Championship Pedigree

Learn directly from coaches who have captured state titles and built perennial high school powerhouses.

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Elite Playing Experience

Train under a former U18 U.S. National Team trialist with NCAA captaincy and European professional trials.

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Player-Centric Development

Deliberate coach-to-player ratios so your child receives individualized, actionable feedback every session.

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A Proven Pathway

Bridges recreational youth, elite club, high school dominance, and semi-professional exposure.

Programs

Two Premier Programs. One Standard of Excellence.

Lud's Soccer Academy

Elite Summer Soccer Camp

2 weeks · 4 total sessions · Ages 4–18

Our premier 2-week summer development program. Focused on fundamental ball mastery, tactical decision-making, and high-tempo competitive games — designed to maximize development while instilling an authentic love for the sport.

  • Ages 4–6 · 30-minute sessions
  • Ages 7–18 · 1-hour sessions
  • Three flexible summer rounds
  • Official camp shirt + individual feedback
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1-on-1 & Small Group

Private & Small Group Training

30-minute high-intensity blocks · 1–5 players

Accelerated development tailored to your player's unique goals. Perfect for athletes seeking rapid technical advancement, position-specific training, or physical preparation for club or high school tryouts.

  • 1v1 individual mastery — $100/session
  • 2–5+ player groups — $20/player
  • Position-specific tactical focus
  • Flexible scheduling around your week
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Meet the Coaches

A Coaching Staff Built on Wins

No parent volunteers. No uncredited staff. Your child is taught directly by proven tacticians with state championships, national academy experience, and international playing résumés.

Coach Lud and Coach Truman
Coach Lud Elizondo
Coach Lud Elizondo
Founder · Head Coach

One of the most accomplished coaches in Arkansas high school soccer history. Over two decades building Clarksville into a perennial state powerhouse.

  • 2x Arkansas State Champion Coach (2007, 2024)
  • 18 State Playoff Appearances in 20 Seasons
  • President, Tri County Soccer Association
  • Owner & Head Coach, Clarksville United UPSL
Coach Truman Hensley
Coach Truman Hensley
Director of Development

Elite developmental specialist with national, collegiate, and international playing experience. 4-year USSDA Academy player and U18 U.S. National Team trialist.

  • U18 U.S. National Team Trialist (2016)
  • 4-Year USSDA Academy Player (Dynamo / Rush)
  • 3 European Professional Trials (NED / DEN)
  • 4A State Champion Coach (2024)
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Don't Wait — Secure Your Spot Today

To guarantee elite coaching quality, registration cap sizes are strictly enforced. Last year's academy filled quickly. Registration is now OPEN.

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