Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy 2011 - 2012

Professional Training + Professional Curriculum = Professional Player

     THE RIVERHOUNDS ACADEMY - "THE WAY TO DEVELOP" 

 MISSION STATEMENT - THE RIVERHOUNDS ACADEMY

The Riverhounds Academy is an aggressive, skill-oriented developmental system designed to improve soccer players through a tiered structure based upon age and technical level. The Academy, started in 2007, aims to provide committed soccer players with a thorough understanding of the game and the skills necessary to perform on the field of play. With a Staff of 16 current professional soccer players and coaches, with experience at USL, MLS, and US National Team, The Riverhounds Academy utilizes detailed demonstrations to help players perform soccer movements correctly. The Academy curriculum was designed in association with The Everton Way, the same training system developed by Everton Football Club of the English Premier League. The Academy develops players between the ages of 3 and 17, and provides identification opportunities for players to participate in the Riverhounds Development Academy (RDA).

The Riverhounds Academy works with players from the many local clubs of Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and East Ohio, and currently services over 650 players annually. With a priority based upon individual player development over team competition, the Riverhounds organization continually explores opportunities to better their young participants, their elite staff, and their training facilities.

For players who are new to the Riverhounds system of development, The Riverhounds Academy is the path to the RDA. A player within The Riverhounds Academy can be moved to a higher or lower tier within the program at any time, based upon Staff discretion. These decisions are based upon many factors, namely skill-level against the overall standard of their current tier, commitment, and attitude.

 THE LOCATION

The Riverhounds Academy takes place at the home of the team: The Greentree SportsPlex. Located in the bubble, The Academy has an indoor facility that allows the coaching staff to monitor the progress of the players in a safe working environment. It is easily accessible and allows parents and coaches to watch first-hand the training methods implemented at the Academy.

WHO TO CONTACT

Scott Gibson
Director of Academy Operations
412-539-1191
sgibson@riverhounds.com