Our Story

From the Pro Diamond
to the Family Farm

DDLA Sports Farm is where sports, education, and community come together — built by a pro catcher who believes character is built the same way a swing is: one rep at a time.

Luis Arzeno with his sons at the MLB Draft
Luis ArzenoOwner & Lead Instructor
Meet the Coach

Luis Arzeno — Built as a Catcher, Born to Coach

Luis Ramon Arzeno played professionally in the Philadelphia Phillies organization from 2006 to 2009 — working his way from the Gulf Coast League to Advanced A with the Clearwater Threshers, then on to Gigantes del Cibao in the Dominican winter league. Behind the plate he learned what he now teaches: preparation, reading the game, and leading on every pitch.

Today he pours that same energy into developing athletes on and off the field — with a passion for mentorship and performance training, focused on building strong fundamentals, confidence, and discipline in every athlete he works with.

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The Playing Career

Minor League Résumé

Four seasons in the Phillies farm system — a catcher and first baseman with a rock-solid defensive reputation.

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'06

Signed — GCL Phillies

Begins his pro career in the Gulf Coast League with the Philadelphia organization.

'08

Three Levels in One Year

Splits the season across the GCL Phillies, Lakewood BlueClaws, and Williamsport Crosscutters — hitting .357 at Lakewood.

'09

Advanced A — Clearwater

Moves up to the Clearwater Threshers and posts a .975 fielding percentage in 43 games behind the plate, then suits up for Gigantes del Cibao.

Today — DDLA Sports Farm

Everything learned as a pro now shapes the next generation in Holopaw, Florida.

Why a Farm

The Field Teaches the Game. The Farm Teaches Life.

Any academy can throw batting practice. At DDLA, athletes also feed animals, care for horses, fish the ponds, and learn that living things demand consistency — rain or shine, motivated or not.

That's the DDLA edge: discipline you can't fake, built through real responsibility.

Agricultural Education
DDLA athlete in uniform on horseback
Farm LifeReal responsibility, every day
Camp Gallery

The Fields, the Cages, the Life

Baseball fields, real training reps, and the farm life that makes DDLA one of a kind.

DDLA team lined up on the baseball field
Infield drills at DDLA
Coach huddle at the DDLA pavilion
Fielding practice on the DDLA training field
Dugout coaching session
DDLA athletes and their families
Fishing at the DDLA pond
Pony rides on the DDLA farm
Athletes studying in the DDLA classroom
DDLA athletes riding horses in uniform
Our Mission

Empowering Youth Through Sports, Structure & Real-World Learning

Building athletes. Building character. Transforming lives — for ages 7–18, in English and Spanish.

Discipline Development Leadership Agricultural Education
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