WINTER 2024-2025 INFORMATION
We will be offering a 15 week Winter Grassroots session that will begin on Monday November 4th and conclude on Monday March 3rd, 2025. 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. The Grassroots program is the foundation of our entire Academy model and under the guidance of Rich Hackenberg and our staff, will continue to focus on the development of our youngest players
If you’re interested in keeping up to date with all of our training programs for the 2024-2025 season, complete this FORM to be added to the communication list.
PROGRAM FEATURES
The Riverhounds Academy places a heavy focus on building its overall foundation and structure as well as instilling its top coaches and technical trainers into the grassroots phase of the developmental model. This will provide quality in all sessions and provide a positive experience for the youngest players.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy Grassroots Vision: To create a fun, safe, and sustainable environment for everyone to enjoy and participate in the sport of soccer. By focusing on grassroots development, we are investing in the future of players by laying the foundation to increase participation in soccer for young children.
The Grassroots Program’s goals and emphasis are the following:
- Technical development – ball mastery
- Building good habits in all our players
- 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 training
- High-energy sessions
- Providing an emotional connection with the player and giving them confidence
- A platform where young children can fall in love with the game and have fun
- Stimulates a greater interest in the game of soccer
WINTER 2024-2025 – GRASSROOTS DETAILS
The Winter Grassroots Program will take place on Monday evenings starting on Monday November 4th. It will span 15 weeks ending on Monday March 3rd, 2025
The cost of the Winter Grassroots Program will be $450. We will have the option for families to either PIF or follow the installment plan below:
Upon Sign Up – $150
11/30/2024 – $100
1/15/2025 – $100
2/15/2025 – $100
Sibling Discount:
First player – Full Price
Second Player – $25 off
Third Player – $50 off
Birth Years:
2020 / 2019 / 2018 / 2017 / 2016 Boys and Girls
Dates and Time
Winter Grassroots Program – 15 weeks (Monday Evenings) – 1hr sessions
Monday November 4th, 2024
Monday November 11th, 2024
Monday November 18th, 2024
Monday November 25th, 2024
Monday December 2nd, 2024
Monday December 9th, 2024
Monday January 6th, 2025
Monday January 13th, 2025
Monday January 20th, 2025
Monday January 27th, 2025
Monday February 3rd, 2025
Monday February 10th, 2025
Monday February 17th, 2025
Monday February 24th, 2025
Monday March 3rd, 2025
2020 / 2019 Boys and Girls – 5:00pm – 6:00pm
2018 / 2017 / 2016 Boys and Girls – 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Location
Montour Junction Sports Complex (Indoor)
2419 State Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108
GRASSROOTS UNIFORM
All participants in the Winter Grassroots program are required to order a training uniform. We want all of the players looking the same when at the sessions. Please click the link below to order the uniform through soccer.com.
GRASSROOTS STAFF
Rich Hackenberg – Program Director
rhackenberg@riverhounds.com
Scott Gibson – Academy Director
sgibson@riverhounds.com
Ben Wilson – Uniforms
bwilson@highmarkstadium.com
