Sarrah Ludwig

- Coach
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Experience

“It is always player first; their love for the game, development, competitiveness, health, life skills, and pure enjoyment. I use a good mix of being tough and having fun to push my players to develop technically and tactically, and to find their ‘why.’ I believe it is our job as coaches to provide the tools and a safe environment for the players to take ownership of their personal and team development.”

Teams: 

  • U14/15 Girls Academy 

Sarrah has been with Wizard Oak Brook working with the U14/15 Girls Academy since 2022. Before coming to Wizards she served as the head coach for various age groups (U5-U16) at Roadrunners SC from 2016 to 2021. She also worked at various camps throughout the summers of 2012 through 2016. Aside from coaching, Sarrah has a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy, with special interests in Sports Performance, Injury Prevention, Concussion, and a variety of Musculoskeletal Injuries; knee, shoulder, hip, etc. She coaches athletes in strength and conditioning and speed and agility with the main focus being injury prevention.

Coaching Accomplishments: 

  • USSF C License
  • 1st place bracket finish with U15 girls academy team at Indiana College Showcase Tournament (September 2023) 
  • Numerous titles and league wins with previous club (2016-2021) 

Playing experience: Sarrah grew up in the Chicagoland area playing for Roadrunners SC and Darien Dynamo/United Academy. She was captain of the varsity team at Downers Grove South High School where she was also named all-conference, all-sectional, and Female Athlete of the Year 2012. In 2012, Sarrah nearly broke the goal-scoring record and helped her team to 3rd in State. After High School, Sarrah played soccer at the NCAA Division One level at Valparaiso University from 2012-2016. At Valparaiso, she earned all-freshman honors, and solo captained the team from 2014-2016. In 2014 her team went undefeated the whole season and she scored the winning goal to win the Horizon League 2014 Conference Title. That same year the team made a NCAA tournament appearance.

Favorite Team: USWNT, Manchester City

Favorite Player: Abby Wambach