About Us

Welcome to Ascend Goalkeeping Academy, the premier destination for goalkeeping training.
Our academy is dedicated to improving goalkeepers of all ages and abilities.
Located at Sogility, a state-of-the-art facility, AGA offers a comprehensive training program that focuses on developing the technical, tactical, and mental aspects of goalkeeping.
Join us today and take your goalkeeping skills to the next level!
Our Set up

James Pilkington
Director of goalkeeping / Head Coach
With years of experience playing Semi-professional both in the UK & US, James Pilkington heads up our coaching & goalkeeping operations.
James, born in Liverpool (UK), grew up playing in Everton Academy, Blackpool Academy & Exeter Academy, before coming to Indiana.While in Indiana he played at IU Indy & Indy Gladiators before making the transition into coaching.​In his time in England, James shared locker rooms with Antonee Robinson & Ollie Watkins to name a few.
Playing Career:
- Everton Academy U14's
- Blackpool Academy U16's
- Exeter City Academy U18's
- Liverpool Football Club U23's
- Marine Football Club (UK)
- IU Indy
- Coventry University (UK)
- Indy Gladiators (USA)
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S o g i l i t y
16500 Southpark Dr, Westfield, IN 46074
We're proud to partner with Sogility to combine our premium goalkeeping session with a truly world-class facility.
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Sogility’s mission is to increase soccer players’ skills, confidence, and physical development with personalized training through the use of technology and individualized data monitoring.
