Malibu Soccer Academy
☼ Malibu, CA
Where Amazing Happens Everyday!
● About
The Beautiful Game.
The MSA Way.
Where Soccer Shapes Life
At Malibu Soccer Academy, soccer is more than a sport!
It’s a gateway to confidence, character, and lifelong growth. Set against the stunning backdrop of Pepperdine University, our players sharpen their skills on a world-class field while learning lessons that carry far beyond the final whistle. Led by longtime Pepperdine coaches who embody excellence and mentorship, we create an environment where every player feels supported, challenged, and truly seen. Here, athletes learn what makes the Beautiful Game so powerful, teamwork, resilience, humility, integrity, perseverance, and respect. This is where passion meets purpose, and we aim to coach the game that builds the person. Skills sharpened. Character strengthened. Waves elevated.
Game Ready. Life Ready.
That’s the MSA Way.
WHERE AMAZING HAPPENS EVERYDAY!
● Programs
Soccer Camps 2026
GIRLS COLLEGE ID CAMP
JUNE 29-30
Our College ID Camps provide a true window into the collegiate soccer experience — high-level play, real competition, and the mentorship. Led by top college coaches from across the country, players feel the pace, intensity, and professionalism of the college game in an environment rooted in care and character.
Seen. Supported. Elevated.
That’s the MSA College ID experience
GIRLS GK COLLEGE ID CAMP
JUNE 6-7
Our Goalkeeper ID camps are built for serious, driven athletes who want to experience what it take to compete at the college level. Led by college goalkeeper coaches and high-level players, sessions are fast-paced, detailed, and modeled after the intensity of collegiate training environments.
More than a position. A presence.
GIRLS JUNIOR ELITE CAMP
JULY 6-9
Where Elite Players Come To Grow
Our Junior Elite Camps are built for advanced youth players who are hungry for growth not just in skill, but in character. Directed by the Pepperdine Women’s Soccer coaching staff and supported by top club and college coaches, this program challenges athletes to elevate their game while learning what it means to lead with heart.
Better players. Better people.
That’s the Junior Elite experience.
● ABOUT
MALIBU SOCCER
ACADEMY
Malibu Soccer Academy has been a 26 year tradition that has reached a number of young athletes throughout Los Angeles and Ventura County. Based on the beautiful Malibu Coast on the campus of world-renowned Pepperdine University, Malibu Soccer Academy was started by Pepperdine Women's Soccer Head Coach and 5 time WCC "Coach of the Year", Tim Ward and his wife Shelby almost three decades ago. The staff of Malibu Soccer Academy believe in the magic of the worlds most popular sport, and teach it in a way that not only develops soccer technique, but young humans of character. On top of excellent tactical/technical training, the academy focuses daily on strong character virtues that transcend sport and help our campers become wonderful teammates. Not only will the kids get to train with some of the best coaches and collegiate players around, but will do so while enjoying cooler summer temperatures simply because we are right by the ocean! Come join the MSA family and be a part of one of the "coolest" and best soccer camps in the country! Malibu Soccer Academy...Where Amazing Happens Everyday!!!
TESTIMONIALS
“The College ID Camp gave my daughter a true college-level experience challenging, fast-paced, and filled with great feedback from coaches.”
— Parent, Malibu Soccer Academy ID Camp
“We came from Vegas and the weather, staff, and university were amazing. My daughter said, "The camp was a great challenge, and I look forward to next year.”
—Parent, Girls Junior Elite Camp
“My son went to Malibu Soccer Camp for a week and had a GREAT time! He loved every minute and definitely wants to go back next summer. The coaches were terrific and overall this camp gets a 10!”
— Parent, Day Camp
This was Jessica's third time as an overnight camper she has nothing but positive to say which makes us very happy. This is a well run camp and we look forward to attending next year!
— Parent, Overnight Camp
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