Testimonials — The Goalie Workshop

“Coach Runkel changes the way you think about goalie training. He works on the small details that most coaches will just look past. He also adapts to the way you play goalie.”

Dylan Renner | Adelphi University
Will as had an incredible experience working with Jack both privately and in his weekly small group training sessions . Jack's expertise and passion for the game are evident throughout all his training sessions with his personalized coaching and attention to detail and fundamentals have helped Will improve his goalie skills significantly. His drills and training sessions are are challenging, fast paced yet fun , and with Jacks supportive atmosphere made Will feel comfortable pushing him to be a better goalie. Thanks to Jack's guidance and coaching style , Will is more confident and prepared to take on any challenges he made see on the lacrosse field in goal. We highly highly recommend Jack Runkel's Goalie Workshop to any aspiring middle school, high school or college level goalie looking to elevate their game to be one of the best. Thank you , Jack Runkel and the Goalie Workshop team for all the help, guidance, coaching and the unforgettable training experience Will has had with you guys.

Bill Hayes | Father of Will | Hun School
“Coach Runkel has had a pivotal role in my development as a goalie with both the technical and mental aspects of the position. He is a great mentor and I could not have been luckier to work with him throughout my career.”

Matt Garber | Boston University ‘23
“Coach Runkel is a phenomenal goalie and an even better teacher. I have worked with him for about five years now and he has taught me everything I need to know to be a successful goalkeeper. His training will dramatically improve your mental and physical ability in the cage and will push you to the best you can be. I am so grateful to have Coach Runkel as a mentor as I wouldn’t be the goalie I am today without him.”

Daniel Lucas | Coast Guard Academy ‘23
“Coach Runkel has been a fantastic guiding figure in my development for college lacrosse. His ability to simplify complex goalie techniques is a unique gift, and he continues to prove why he is one of the best voices in the goaltending community. If you are seeking a way to sharpen play and reach an elite level of goalie play, working with Coach Runkel is a must.”

David Metzger | Montclair Univ ‘23
The Goalie Workshop has been an awesome experience for my 2026 son! Coach Runkel and staff run high repetition drills with a lower goalie attendee ratio This provides all goalies with an increased number of reps to improve their foundation and their focus.

Bryan Doel | Father of Connor | Manalapan HS
The Goalie Workshop is top of the line in every way. My son has been training with TGW since Jack was getting started and from day one the training, the shooters, the staff that he hires (Cassius has been a big part of my son's training since middle school and we can't speak more highly of him and his contributions to my son's training), have all been excellent and the communication with us as parents is unparalleled. One part to TGW that is exceptional is how he addresses the mental game in addition to the physical training. As a Goalie parent it's relieving to know that his coach knows how to address the ebbs and flows of this position and help them learn how to work through it. You can get 1000 shots in a session but learning that part of the position from a coach that knows how to communicate is extraordinary. Jack has created something special here in how he provides training and support for these players inside and outside of the cage.

Jeff Angel | Father of Adam | SHP ‘24 | Manhattan College