OUR VALUES
HARD WORK • DISCIPLINE • LEADERSHIP • RESPECT
Founder & Director
Jack Concannon
Jack Concannon is the founder and director of Concannon Goalie Academy and a former PLL All-Star for the New York Atlas. During his career at Hofstra University, he was a two-time USILA All-American, three-time First Team All-CAA selection, Tewaaraton Award Top 25 Watch List selection and team captain. At St. Anthony’s High School, Jack served as team captain and earned Team MVP, CHSAA Goalie of the Year, All-Long Island and Under Armour Underclass All-American honors. He currently serves as the Goalie Coordinator at St. Anthony’s, bringing his experience at the high school, collegiate and professional levels into every CGA training session.
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Coaching Staff
At CGA, we pride ourselves on bringing together some of the best minds in the goalie position, all eager to help the next generation of goalies take their game to the next level. In addition to the goalie coaches highlighted below, we’ll also have current local Division I goalies joining our staff throughout the season to provide additional coaching, insight, and experience each week.
Timothy Vine
Goalie Coach
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A Lindenhurst native and former UAlbany goalie who now competes at LIU for his final graduate season. A standout at Lindenhurst High School, he earned Suffolk County Goalie of the Year honors, along with All-Long Island and All-America recognition, before continuing his collegiate career at UAlbany and LIU.
Jacob Giacalone
Goalie Coach
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A former Johns Hopkins goalie and standout at Sachem North, he built an accomplished high school career that included Suffolk County Goalie of the Year honors, two All-Suffolk selections, and Under Armour All-American recognition. He finished his time at Sachem North with 573 career saves before continuing his playing career at Johns Hopkins.
Shea Kennedy
Goalie Coach
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A standout Division I goalie at Hofstra University, Kennedy earned Second Team All-CAA and CAA All-Rookie Team honors in 2025. He ranked 17th nationally in NCAA Division I save percentage and second in the CAA, posting a 55.1% save percentage with 167 saves during the 2025 season. He continued his strong collegiate career with 140 saves in 2026.
Jonathan Singer
Goalie Coach
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A veteran Division I goalie who completed his collegiate career at Hofstra University in 2026. Prior to Hofstra, he appeared in 45 games at Ursinus College, recording 523 saves and earning All-Centennial Conference honors. He began his career at Don Bosco Prep, where he competed for four seasons as a member of the nationally recognized Ironmen program.
Carsen Kirchner
Goalie Coach
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A former star for Cold Spring Harbor and current University of Scranton standout, he was recognized as a 2026 USILA All-American. A multi-year First Team All-Landmark selection, he established a program record with 240 saves during the 2025 season, leading the Royals to a league title. His high school career included two state championships.
Keoni Johnson
Goalie Coach
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A current NCAA Division I goalie at Hofstra University, Johnson previously starred at Saint Ignatius College Prep in California. Recognized as an NLF Top 100 Sophomore and First Team All-WCAL selection, he helped lead his team to four WCAL championships and served as team captain. He was also named to the 2026 CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
Girls’ Goalie Coach
Brendan Schade
Steve Ramirez
Goalie Coach
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An experienced collegiate goalie who began his career at ASA College before continuing at Farmingdale State. A Sachem North alumnus, he started every game for Farmingdale State during his final season, earning 12 wins while helping lead one of the conference’s top defensive units.
Shooter/Goalie Coach
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A former UAlbany midfielder and member of Puerto Rico’s 2018 national team. A Lindenhurst native, he was a three-time team captain, earned All-County honors, and scored 60 goals during his senior season. At CGA, he brings a shooter’s perspective to training, helping goalies recognize shooting tendencies, anticipate offensive movement, and better understand how shooters approach and create scoring opportunities.