SPRING 2026 INFORMATION
We will be offering an 8 week Spring Goalkeeper Academy that will begin on Monday, March 15th, 2026 and conclude on Monday, May 4th 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
1-hour sessions for the younger GK’s
1.15min sessions for the older GK’s
SPRING 2026 – GOALKEEPER ACADEMY
Fees:
2016-2014 Girls and Boys – $225
2013-2007 Girls and Boys – $275
Dates and Times:
2017 / 2016 / 2015 / 2014 / Boys and Girls – 7:00pm – 8:00pm
2013 / 2012 / 2011 / 2010 / 2009 / 2008 / 2007 Boys and Girls – 8:15pm – 9:30pm
Monday, March 16, 2026
Monday, March 23, 2026
Monday, March 30, 2026
Monday, April 6, 2026
Monday, April 13, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
Monday, May 4, 2026
Optional Goalkeeper Speed and Strength
Created for Goalkeepers beginning with 11v11 age groups.
Fee: $95
Dates and Times:
2013 / 2012 / 2011/ 2010 / 2009 / 2008 / 2007 Boys and Girls – 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Monday, March 16, 2026
Monday, March 23, 2026
Monday, March 30, 2026
Monday, April 6, 2026
Monday, April 13, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
Monday, May 4, 2026
Location
AHN Montour Sports Complex (Indoor)
2419 State Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108
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
Scott Gibson – Academy Director
sgibson@riverhounds.com
Ben Wilson – Uniforms
bwilson@highmarkstadium.com
