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Greg LaPorte
Greg LaPorte enters his first season as an assistant coach for the Toreros, and he will assist head coach Ada Greenwood with all aspects of the game. The San Diego native and Poway High School graduate brings a wealth of collegiate and professional playing experience to the Toreros. LaPorte comes to USD after serving as the goalkeeper coach at nearby UC San Diego for both the men's and women's soccer teams over the previous three seasons. In 2010, LaPorte helped lead UCSD to the division II national championship match, falling to Grand Valley State 4-0 in that match. Under his tutelage, the Tritons produced a pair of NSCAA All-America selections at the end of the 2010 season in first-team defender Lisa Bradley and second-team goalkeeper Kristin Armstrong. In leading the Vanderbilt Commodores as the starting freshman goalkeeper, LaPorte held the lowest goals against average in the Sunbelt Conference. His leadership and skills led him to be named captain of his team following his freshman season. LaPorte left Vanderbilt after his second year to pursue a professional career in Europe and South America. He began his professional career in England, training with Manchester City and Doncaster Rovers. He then played in Sao Paulo Brasil for Amparo Atletico. LaPorte then played in the Oberliga and Regionaliga in Germany. LaPorte concluded his professional career in Italy. LaPorte's coaching career led him back to his high school alma mater, where he coached the Poway Titans. LaPorte joined the varsity staff for the Titans as an assistant coach for four years and in 2006, he coached the freshman girls to an undefeated season. During the 2007 season, LaPorte was the varsity assistant and coached La Costa Canyon's boys freshman to an undefeated season. Currently, LaPorte is also a goalkeeper and women's head coach for San Diego Surf. LaPorte assists San Diego Surf's Academy Program under Colin Chesters. |
