We will be offering a 8 week Fall Goalkeeper Academy that will begin on Friday, September 11, 2026 and conclude on Friday, October 30, 2026. 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
Fall 2026 – GOALKEEPER ACADEMY
Dates and Times:
Boys and Girls – 2017 / 2016 / 2015 / 2014 / 2013 / 2012 / 2011 / 2010 / 2009
Dates/Time – 9:00 – 10:15 on Friday nights from 9/11/26-10/30/26
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
