LDGA Goalkeeping

LAST DEFENSE GOALKEEPER ACADEMY is training Goalkeepers and Strikers to be technically and tactically sound leaders on the field.

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Happy International Goalkeeper Day! LDGA is excited to invite you to 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩! Designed specifically to prepare college goalkeepers for the upcoming fall season. Register at: https://t.co/lftkeE6Ckk

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June 27-28 I 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2 Sessions Per Day + Lectures + Lunch
Camp Fee: $300.00
Metro North Soccer Field 4645 Paper Mill Rd, Marietta GA 30067
Register at: https://t.co/lftkeE6Ckk
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

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𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐋𝐃𝐆𝐀 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬?
Join us for LDGA 2026 Summer Camp! 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟐–𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. Train hard, learn from top coaches, and build the foundation for your next level.
Secure your spot: https://t.co/Kejue5yEcf
📷Al Fly

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March is already wrapping up, and July will be here before you know it. LDGA’s 2026 Summer Camp runs July 22–26, 2026, built for dedicated goalkeepers and strikers who want to sharpen both the physical and mental sides of their game. Register today!
⚽https://t.co/Kejue5yEcf

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LDGA 2026 Summer Camp registration is now open! We can't wait - 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟐–𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! Designed for the serious goalkeepers and strikers, the LDGA camp focuses on both the physical and the mental aspect of Goalkeeping and Finishing. Register today https://t.co/Kejue5yEcf

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#CoachsCorner From @RonApollon, Head Coach and LDGA Director
After a goalkeeper makes a save, they become the launch point of the attack. The job isn’t just to hold the ball—it’s to read the field, move with urgency, and make the first decisive pass.

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Save the Date! 𝐋𝐃𝐆𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟐–𝟐𝟔th. Location: Reinhardt University, Eagles View Residence Hall (7300 Reinhardt College Cir, Waleska, GA 30183). Get ready 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧!

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The LDGA team wishes you a happy holiday season filled with joy, rest, and celebration. Here’s to a bright and exciting year to come!

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LDGA Assistant Director Spotlight: @RadeTana
“𝐿𝐷𝐺𝐴 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑎 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑦 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡! 𝑆𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑦 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐿𝐷𝐺𝐴 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑠."

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Ready to take your game to the next level? The LDGA 2025 Winter Mini Camp is here—built for players ages 10–18.
December 27–28, 1:00–3:00 PM
Touch Soccer, 3200 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA

Spots are limited—don’t miss out! 👉 https://t.co/upJcXcAcxv

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On this historic day, our national team faces Nicaragua in the race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As we carry the spirit of Vertières, we stand united for Haiti’s players who embody that same resilience on the field.
#LDGATeam #VertièresSpirit #HaitiFootball #RoadTo2026

[LDGA Goalkeeping @LastDefenseGK]

Get ready to level up your game at the LDGA 2025 Winter Mini Camp—designed for players ages 10–18 who want to stay sharp and prep for the Club Spring and High School Seasons!
https://t.co/ez4IGM6d96

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Happy Birthday to Ron Apollon, LDGA's incredible Co-Founder and Director! Your unwavering commitment and visionary leadership continue to uplift and empower communities—LDGA celebrates you today!

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LDGA Coaches Trinity Veras and Aidan Kresl were out at Metro North Park in Marietta, GA leading a focused training session for the NTH Academy U10–U12 goalkeepers. Great work, great energy, and lots of growth on the field! ⚽ #LDGA #GKTraining #NTHAcademy #MetroNorthPark

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LDGA Coach Spotlight: Jackie DeNova! Jackie is a senior member of LDGA having been on staff since 2009. 𝐑𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧, 𝐋𝐃𝐆𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐞: “LDGA wouldn’t exist without her. She’s the heartbeat of our coaching staff.” #team #soccerlife

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We are beyond proud to announce that James Donaldson, former LDGA GK, has officially signed a professional contract with Atlanta United 2 through the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season! Keep soaring, James. Atlanta’s got a star in the making and we’ll be cheering every step of the way.

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At LDGA, we’re passionate about nurturing the next generation of coaching leaders. Our campers don’t just train—they transform. Many leave with the confidence and skills to step into coaching roles of their own. Explore their journeys at https://t.co/VHl71sKkHS
#LDGA #soccer

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Fall Season, Here We Come! After an unforgettable and action-packed 2025 Summer Camp, our incredible LDGA coaches are recharged and ready to dive into the fall club season! Wishing them the best of luck as they continue to inspire, lead, and make this another impactful year!

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We’re proud to announce that our very own LDGA Goalkeeping Coach, Sydney Martinez, has officially signed with Carolina Ascent FC — the newest professional team making waves in the USL Super League!

Full story: https://t.co/mqe2tS06sS

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The 2025 LDGA camp was once again a blast - a total of 63 campers including 49 GKs and 14 Strikers.

The camp received highly positive feedback from campers and parents, with many eager to return next year and to attend the winter mini camp in December. Great things are ahead!