OUR DNA
OUR PHILOSOPHY
GERMAN ELITE FOOTBALL ACADEMY DEVELOPING PLAYERS. BUILDING PROS.
At MLES Academy, our philosophy is built on German football values, high intensity training and a clear pathway for ambitious players who want to reach the highest level.
We develop complete players - technically strong, tactically intelligent, mentally resilient and physically prepared for the demands of modern football.
MLES - IT’S MORE THAN A NAME.
MLES is not just the name of Marcel Lowitsch's Youth Academy and High-Performance Program; it represents a seal of quality in both German and U.S. soccer. This is where talents are molded, trained, and prepared for professional football or prestigious universities - and forged into complete, excellent high-level players.
MLES Academy is an integral part of the player development pathway, with a clear mission: to identify, attract, and develop players for the professional ranks.
Recognized as one of the nation's most successful academy programs, MLES has a proven track record of producing top talents who move on to Major League Soccer academies, German football clubs, and elite universities.
OUR MISSION
MLES Academy aims to consistently guide young football talents in making the successful transition from youth football to the highest levels of performance.
OUR VISION
The academy is deeply committed to developing players through German football virtues - discipline, structure, intensity, and teamwork.
Step by step, U9, U13 to U23 players are guided and prepared to move ever closer to the standards and mindset of professional football.
OUR GOAL
To give every player the best possible opportunity to succeed - on the field and in life.
The aim is to develop every player according to their age and performance level. MLES Academy follows a clear training philosophy and a defined set of principles, ensuring that each exercise builds upon the previous one and helping players systematically develop the skills required to progress to the next age group at the end of each season.
To provide a truly comprehensive football education, MLES cooperates with various Bundesliga clubs and maintains close relationships with Youth Bundesliga development academies, Major League Soccer academies, and several NCAA Division I and II colleges.
The program is fully dedicated to providing the best possible training structure and professional environment for every player’s development.
OUR DEVELOPMENT MODEL
• All Academy players are hand-picked and evaluated based on talent and long-term potential.
• Small training groups — focused on tactical development while maintaining a strong emphasis on individual player development.
• The best-performing Academy players may qualify for trial opportunities with clubs and academies in Germany or MLS academies.
• Sessions are organized, planned, and led by UEFA Pro & A License coaches.
• Performance diagnostics & monitoring — tactics, strength & conditioning, and nutrition.
• Sports psychology, mental training & cognitive development.
• Neuroathletic training.
• AI-powered sports analytics (currently in testing).
We train for the demands of the game. Our methodology is based on three key pressures every player must master.
OUR TRAININGS PHILOSOPHY
SPACE PRESSURE
Find solutions when spaces changing or disappear.
TIME PRESSURE
Think, Act, Transition faster.
OPPONENT PRESSURE
Execute against real resistance.
INTENSITY IS OUR IDENTITY
Our football is aggressive, proactive, high-intensity and high-pressing.We are inspired by the standards of elite player development environments such as Red Bull, where intensity, courage and relentless work rate define every action.
We want players who are brave on the ball, aggressive without it and relentless in transition.
OUR DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
From our youngest age groups to U23, our structured pathway prepares players for the next step in their career. Through strong partnerships with Bundesliga clubs, MLS academies, USL clubs and NCAA programs, we create real opportunities for talented players.
Talent gets you noticed. Performance moves you forward. Consistency keeps you there.
