Indoor Preseason Training

Welcome to The
Richmond Goalkeeping Academy

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Where we are developing Elite Goalkeepers and Leaders on and off the field.

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Getting started with rga

Welcome to RGA! We look forward to meeting you.
Below is all the information you need to get started training with us.

Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns!


Call or Text Us: 804-938-5138
Email: info@richmondgoalkeepingacademy.com
Website: www.richmondgoalkeepingacademy.com

Meet some of our staff

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Coach Amanda

Founder and Head GK Coach

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Coach Mario

RGA Coaching Intern & Volunteer Coach

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Coach Melissa

Assistant Director of Coaching and Virtual Training

REGULAR Training Opportunities and Pricing

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Individual 1on1s

1 hour individual session with one of our Professional Goalkeeper Coaches. $75 per/hr.

*First session is 1 hr and 15 minutes for pre-session paperwork.

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Semi-Private Training

2-3 GKs Max per session. GKs are separated by age group and skill level. 1 GK: $75 p/hr, 2 GKs: $65 p/hr (per gk), 3 GKs: $55 p/hr (per gk)

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Preseason Group Training

Price varies based on attendance and pre-registration. Offered in Summer and Winter ONLY.

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What to expect at your first session

Here is what to expect at your first training session. Upon arrival we will take a few minutes to get to know you and have you fill out a couple of liability forms.

Your first session is a training and evaluation session. We will be reviewing and running you or your goalkeeper through multiple foundational based technical and game like drills. This gives our staff an opportunity to assess where you are in your development as a goalkeeper. We try not to correct more than 2-3 areas of focus so that you or your goalkeeper are not overwhelmed.

This session will be hard but you will learn a lot! And it will give our staff a baseline of what you know and what you need to improve on. After the session we will notate your account and create a plan with our staff to help you develop. We may also recommend a specific training group that you would be a good fit for based on your age and skill level.

In addition you will be emailed an online form for you or your goalkeeper to complete. We ask that this is completed by the Goalkeepers and NOT the Parents. Parents may assist younger GKs if needed. This form includes questions about your goals and strengths/weaknesses, etc. We want to mentor you and help you reach your goals. We will schedule a 30-minute follow-up Zoom meeting to go over your goals and help you plan your training development pathway with RGA.

BOOKING YOUR SESSION

Book your first session

Ready to book your first session? Click the link to book now.

To book Group and Semi-Private sessions Select CLASSES.

To book 1on1 Individual sessions Select SERVICES.

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Additional training opportunities

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Upcoming Camps

We offer multiple Elite Goalkeeper Camps throughout the year. Click below for more information.

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Virtual

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VIRTUAL 
TRAINING

From online classroom sessions, film review, virtual Mentorship with Pros, informative Parent and GK webinars, and much, much more! Click below to see our upcoming classes and virtual training packages.

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WHich Training Group is best for you?

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RGA Training Groups Defined:

Elite Select (U15-U19)- INVITE ONLY or Current ECNL, Girl's Academy, MLS Next Academy GKS.

Elite (U16 -U19)-Current RGA Elites, Elite Travel Players OR placed by RGA staff in grouping.


Advanced (U15 - U19)-GKs with less than 2 years experience, not currently on an Elite Travel team, and/or recreation player OR placed by RGA staff in grouping.

Jr Elites (U12 - U14)-  Current RGA Jr Elites, ECNL, Girl's Academy, MLS Next Academy and Elite Travel Players, OR placed by RGA staff in grouping.

Jrs (U9 - U11) -GKs with less than 2 years experience and/or youth travel GK in U9-U11 age groups, OR placed by RGA staff in grouping.

Need a tutorial on how to use our booking system?

Click the button below for a tutorial and step-by-step directions.

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Training location

Fields
Locations

Our Primary Training Facility in Richmond:

Washington & Henry Elementary:
9025 Washington Henry Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

**Turn onto Mann Rd (runs next to school) and park in Bus Loop.

VA Beach Goalkeepers:
Check with our Staff for your training location. Subject to change due to field availability.

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Training requirements

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TRAINING GEAR
REQUIREMENT

We require that all goalkeepers purchase a training top by their 2nd training session. This is the required uniform at RGA. Goalkeepers are required to wear this to each training session.

You may either purchase a training t-shirt OR long sleeve. Purchasing both is not required. You are only required to have one training top. Click below to purchase your training top.


IMPORTANT! If you want to pick up your shirt at the field select PICK-UP not shipping.

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WHAT TO BRING 

Please bring plenty of water, your soccer ball,  Goalkeeper Gloves, cleats, shin guards
(not a  requirement unless contact play is occurring), a  snack, electrolytes,
long sleeve training jersey (for  diving).

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COVID -19 PROTOCOL

Masks are REQUIRED to be worn by ALL spectators and players upon walking up to training sessions and camps. Players and Staff may remove their masks during PLAY and/or TRAINING.
All staff, players, and parents need to socially distance from at a minimum of 6 ft. Hand sanitizer stations will be available at the field.

DO NOT attend and Contact our Staff IF:
You are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms including a fever of 100.4 or greater, have been exposed to COVID-19 positive family, friends, etc, or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or you or your family members have tested positive within the last 14 days of the event.

If you have tested positive, been exposed to a COVID-19 positive individual, or are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms:

PLEASE DO NOT COME TO TRAINING OR RGA EVENTS. We ask that you do not attend any training, camps, or events for 14-days to ensure that you do not risk others contracting COVID-19.

Online Booking Tutorial

How to book a session

See Quick 2-minute Video Tutorial below OR follow the steps below:

1. Select the Service Provider (Coach)
2. Select Services (for 1on1 Training) or Classes (for Semi-Private and/or Group Training)
3. Select a Date and Time
4. Create an account or log in. (Please include your Goalkeeper's Name, Phone number, Address, etc)
5. Book for the Goalkeeper (not the Parent)
6. Click BOOK NOW
**As a reminder Payment is not accepted online. You can pay at the time of the session OR we can invoice you and you can pay online.

To Modify or Change Appointment you will log back in, click VAGARO ("V") Logo in top left corner, select appointments, click RESCHEDULE or to CANCEL select More->Cancel Appointment.

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RGA Richmond Summer camp - VA BEACH Camp #2
2024 Details

We look forward to meeting you.
Below is all the information you need to get started training with us.

Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns!

Camp is: Monday-Wednesday

August 5th-7th, 2024
9:00am-1:00pm

NEW FIELD LOCATION! 
The Rave Soccer Complex
2949 Shipps Corner, Va Beach, VA 23453

Communication during Camp:
Parents, we will be using the REMIND Texting App for ongoing communication
throughout the camp. You should have received a text or email that you have been added.
Call or Text Us: 804-938-5138
Email: info@richmondgoalkeepingacademy.com
Website: www.richmondgoalkeepingacademy.com

Our Staff

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Coach Amanda

Founder and Director of Goalkeeping

Coach Mario

RGA Lead Goalkeeping Coach

Coach Trevor

RGA Asst. Jr Goalkeeping Coach

WHAT TO EXPECT the day of

Upon arrival, please walk-up to the check-in table. We ask that you please DO NOT arrive earlier that 8:45 am each day. After check-in, we welcome the GKs to come out onto the field to join in with the other GKs and RGA Staff for warm-ups. After warm-ups we will do introductions and announce groups. You will then go with your lead coaches and groups to the assigned goals and start training. The training will go from 9:00 am-1:00 pm the entire duration of the camp.

Locations, what to Bring, & More

Event Location:
The Rave Soccer Complex
2949 Shipps Corner Rd, Virginia Beach, Va 23453


Turn into Entrance. Park in parking lot. Walk through gates to field is next to the beach volleyball courts.
Look for our Blue and Silver Tents
(Our camp check-in).

What to Bring:Please bring your soccer ball,  Goalkeeper Gloves, cleats, shin guards (not a  requirement unless contact play is occurring), and a goalkeeper long sleeve jersey (for diving and 1v1s).

Please wear a t-shirt with sleeves and soccer shorts.

IMPORTANT! Bring YOUR LUNCH, PLENTY of water, electrolytes, and sunscreen.

Don't forget a great attitude, work ethic and YOU!

Parents & Spectators:

Parents! Camp is a CLOSED training.

Meaning: No spectators are allowed during camp. Due to limited parking and safety we need parents to check-in their GK between 8:45 AM and 8:55 AM and leave until pick-up time at 1:00 PM. Parents, you are allowed to watch during only specific times only (see below).

THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED AND A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY.

On
Wednesday ONLY, parents may come on to the field at 12:30 PM-1:00 PM for our end of camp Team Keeper Wars Playoff and Closing Awards and Announcements.

Parents with questions: Our Staff at the administration/check-in table will be more than happy to help you. Also, you may text or email us.

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Check In & Pick-up:Check-In:

PLEASE ARRIVE NO EARLIER THAN 8:45 AM. WE WILL BE STARTING PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM.

Please walk-up to the tents for check-in on Day 1 - ONLY.


Parking: Please park in the parking lot parking spots ONLY.

Pick-up:
Please walk-up at the perimeter of the field and wait for your GK and staff to escort the goalkeepers to the parents.


Parents and Spectators (COVID Protocol)

Parents and spectators who are symptomatic or sick are asked NOT to come to the camp.

COVID Protocols

DO NOT attend and Contact our Staff IF:
You are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms including a fever of 100.4 or greater, have been exposed to COVID-19 positive family, friends, etc, or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or you or your family members have tested positive within the last 7-days of the event.

If you have tested positive or are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms:
DO NOT COME TO TRAINING OR RGA EVENTS. We ask that you do not attend any training, camps, or events for 7-days to ensure that you do not risk others contracting COVID-19.

If you have been exposed or come in contact with someone who has tested positive and it has been 5-days: You will need to produce a Negative doctor administered COVID-19 Test. We must have an electronic copy of the test or a photo of the negative COVID-19 test emailed to us 12-hours prior to camp at: info@richmondgoalkeepingacademy.com

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