We will be offering a 12 week Summer Goalkeeper Academy that will begin on Saturday, November 8, 2025 and conclude on Saturday, February 14, 2025. The registration for the program is now open. The program is in high demand, so please make sure you register early to secure your spot.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
The Goalkeeper Academy sessions are designed and coached by RDA GK Directors and staff. It will be an age-appropriate curriculum that will promote development in the key areas:
- Set Position
- Proper GK movement
- Catching techniques (overhand, underhand)
- Diving techniques (low, medium, high)
- Crosses (wide, intermediate, close / cut back)
- 1v1’s (Block saves / long barrier)
- Distribution
- Healthy Player to trainer ratio
WINTER 2025 – GOALKEEPER ACADEMY
Fees:
$360
Sibling Discount:
First Player – Full Price
Second Player – $25 off
Third Player – $50 off
Dates and Times:
Boys and Girls – 2017 / 2016 / 2015 / 2014 / 2013 / 2012 / 2011 / 2010 / 2009
Time – 9:00 – 10:15 am
Dates
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Price $360, payment plan available
LOCATION
Shallenberger Sportsplex
686 Englishman Hill Road
Connellsville, PA 15425
New Training Academy participants are required to purchase a Training kit which includes Shorts, Socks and a Jersey. Click HERE to order yours today!
GOALKEEPER ACADEMY STAFF
Rich Hackenberg – Program Director
rhackenberg@riverhounds.com
James Meara – RDA Connellsville Director
jmeara@riverhounds.com
Ben Wilson – Uniforms
bwilson@highmarkstadium.com
