Ready, Set, Excel.
Join the Team!
Only $60/month
*Cancellations 2 weeks in advance
Soccer
Children will learn essential dribbling techniques, precise footwork, and basic ball control to navigate the field with ease. We teach the fundamentals of passing and field awareness in a high-energy environment that promotes cardiovascular health, spatial orientation, and the spirit of sportsmanship.
Basketball
Our basketball program focuses on the core building blocks of the game, helping children develop coordination and confidence on the court. Students will master the essentials of ball handling, passing, and proper shooting form through engaging, age-appropriate drills.
ABOUT
Youth Programs
At Excel Kids Athletics, our programs are designed to help preschoolers-school age children discover the joy of sports while learning important life skills. Through fun, structured activities, children develop sportsmanship, discipline, and self-motivation, improve their motor skills, and build confidence. These foundational skills support not only their growth in sports but also their development throughout childhood and beyond.
Meet Mr Marcus, Coach & Program Coordinator
Excel Kids Athletics was founded by Mr. Marcus Ward with a heart for helping children grow through movement, encouragement, and positive mentorship. His goal is to create an environment where every child feels supported, challenged, and confident while developing important athletic and life skills.
A graduate of Clark Atlanta University Mr. Ward studied Early Childhood Education and minored in Physical Education, giving him a strong understanding of how children learn, grow, and thrive both inside and outside of physical activity.
Before dedicating his career to working with children, Mr. Ward spent several years playing semi-professional basketball, including a season with the Gwinnett Grizzlies in the American Basketball Association. His athletic background helps him teach discipline, teamwork, and perseverance in a way children can understand and enjoy.
In addition, Mr. Ward is a Certified IFPA personal trainer through the International Fitness Professionals Association bringing professional fitness knowledge and a strong commitment to healthy development into every program he leads.
Parents appreciate Mr. Marcus not only for his experience, but for the genuine care, patience, and encouragement he gives each child in helping them build confidence, character, and a love for staying active.
PARTNERS
For over ten years, Excel Kids Athletics has been a proud partner to some of the most respected early childhood education centers in the North Metro Atlanta area. We are honored to serve the families of Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs in South Cumming, along with the Goddard Schools of Crabapple (Alpharetta/Roswell), Sugar Hill, and Old Atlanta (Suwanee). Our business is dedicated to serving the youngest members of these communities—preschoolers and school-age children—providing them with high-quality athletic mentorship right where they learn and grow.
