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Over the past few months we’ve introduced the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Newsletter. The letter will keep you up to date on exciting news regarding the Pro Team, The Riverhounds Academy, Player Profiles, and other stories that are current for the month. It will give you an insight into our organization from a youth standpoint, and as the 2009 season progresses, will be a source of information for the professional season.

We hope you enjoy keeping up to date with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds!

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JUNE 2009

		Riverhounds Newsletter June 2009 / Edition #4
In this issue: • Latest News • Academy Parent Membership • Summer 2009 • Watch & Learn • Showroom • Corporate Sponsorship
#1 COCHRAN & RIVERHOUNDS TEAM UP   Supporting Soccer and Pittsburgh Professional Sports: The #1 Cochran Way! A lot can be said about the economic downturn and its punitive effect on the auto industry in America. It is a challenging time for all. However, in this climate of budget constraints and reduced spending, a lot can also be said about a company who still steps up to support local sports teams, on a youth and professional level. If you have had the opportunity to speak with Rob Cochran, owner of the #1 Cochran chain of dealerships, you know exactly what to say... read more
ACADEMY PARENT MEMBERSHIP It’s here, my friends, it’s here…summertime! Being active is a cornerstone to feeling great and keeping a smile on your face. Here at the Greentree SportsPlex, we not only provide a place for athletes to train and develop, but also a place for their families to stay fit and active while remaining reasonably priced. read more		SUMMER 2009 OFFERINGS Check out what’s on the horizon! Click Here WATCH & LEARN The Penguins took to the ice to battle the Red Wings for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup on NBC. With the series dramatically tied up on Thursday night – I was fortunate enough to be present at the Igloo for the game – the Saturday night matchup was crucial. On ESPN, at the same exact time, the US Men’s National Team took to the field to battle Honduras for a CONCACAF 2010 World Cup Qualifying Match. With a bad loss to Costa Rica just a few days earlier, the Saturday night matchup was crucial. read more
IS YOUR SHOWROOM READY FOR DISPLAY? Two furniture designers decided that they were going to prepare showrooms for the annual National Designer Collections Gallery. The NDCG displays those lavish and couture showrooms that the most prominent celebrities and wealthy individuals examine when spending to fill their beautiful homes. To be accepted, a designer must be identified by a member of the NDCG Board of Directors – a position of absolute authority in the design business.read more
NIL SATIS NISI OPTIMUM In 2007, the Riverhounds brokered a relationship with Everton Football Club of England. At the time of this deal, The Riverhounds Academy was nothing more than a compilation of notes, in a variety of notepads, scattered around an office. There were no players in the system. Everton, in many respects, took a huge risk in accepting the bid for a relationship. Their other affiliate clubs in North America were strong in number, rich in history, and proven on a national stage. We had nothing more than a vision. read more
Corporate Sponsorship The Riverhounds offer various levels of corporate sponsorship packages. These packages are extremely affordable for companies who are looking for quality, targeted advertising opportunities in these days of economic turmoil. Sponsorship packages can be catered to fit your company’s specific wants and needs, and include year-round signage (at all 2009 home matches at CV HS during the summer and at Greentree SportsPlex during the off-season), direct marketing to all youth program participants, corporate fitness memberships for the Greentree SportsPlex workout facilities, and name recognition at all Pro Team events. For soccer clubs like the Riverhounds, sponsorship dollars help in fueling youth programs such as The Riverhounds Academy and promote the viability of professional soccer in Pittsburgh. If you have any interest in attaining more information regarding Riverhounds Sponsorship Packages, please contact the Hounds at 412-539-1191
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March 2009

		Riverhounds Newsletter March 2009 / Edition #3
In this issue: • Latest News • Pittsburgh Soccer • Instructor Profile • Interesting Read • Article of the Month • Corporate Sponsorship	LATEST NEWS Who Are Ya??? STEEL ARMY!!!: We are, unabashedly, a rabid supporters group striving to create a home-field advantage for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Football Club.  This is accomplished via stadium noise (songs, chants, heckling the opposing team) and visual distractions (banners, streamers and waving flags).  read more How many is 5,000?: Numbers these days seem to have lost their value.  Gas prices were the thorns in our side just a year ago, when we were struggling to fill up our midsized sedans for less than $55 per tank. read more   Youth Development – What Exactly Are We Talkin’ About?: The term is thrown around so frequently nowadays. We read about it in magazines. We see dvd’s that brag of contributions to it. We hear about MLS clubs who invest millions in it. But what exactly is “youth development”? read more
Soccer Changes Lives Everyday: Pittsburgh Soccer in the Community Pittsburgh Soccer in the Community (PSC) is a 501c3 organization that was formed in 2004 by James Meara and Mark Taylor. As any parent who has a kid involved in youth sports in America knows, it doesn’t come cheap. Now take a kid in the inner city’s poorer neighborhoods and imagine the chances of that kid ever being able to have that chance of making and affording to be on a team…. slim to none. read more		Instructor Profile – Eddie Hayden If you haven’t seen him yet, you have most likely heard him. If you had the opportunity to attend Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, you may have juggled a soccer ball with him! And above all else, if your child has worked with him, they love him! read more Interesting Read Increase in American Soccer Players Bolsters Professional League: About 16 million people play soccer in the United States, a number that is growing as the result of increased participation of youth and women in the sport. Between 1990 and 2007, girls’ participation on high school soccer teams in the United States rose 177 percent. Increasing immigration from Latin America, where soccer is wildly popular, has also bolstered the popularity of soccer in the United States. read more
PLAYER PROFILE - William Ruschel William can be found training with the U12/13 Boys Elite 1 Group. At the beginning of the Academy he was placed into the Elite 2 tier, and from the offset dedicated himself to train and develop. Many players can seem disappointed at the prospect of not been placed in the most Elite level for his age – not William, he had something to prove! read more PLAYER PROFILE - Leah Eckman Throughout this year’s Winter Academy we were very encouraged to see every player strive to make positive changes in their individual game. However, Leah Eckman not only worked hard when she showed up for every training session with her pool group, but the instructors could tell that she was doing it on her own time as well. read more
Article of the Month The Lifelong Process of Improvement Practice makes perfect. It’s a phrase that has been used for a very long time across a wide variety of sports and arts. But is this phrase outdated? Is it possible for an athlete to be perfect at their sport? read article
Corporate Sponsorship The Riverhounds offer various levels of corporate sponsorship packages. These packages are extremely affordable for companies who are looking for quality, targeted advertising opportunities in these days of economic turmoil. Sponsorship packages can be catered to fit your company’s specific wants and needs, and include year-round signage (at all 2009 home matches at CV HS during the summer and at Greentree SportsPlex during the off-season), direct marketing to all youth program participants, corporate fitness memberships for the Greentree SportsPlex workout facilities, and name recognition at all Pro Team events. For soccer clubs like the Riverhounds, sponsorship dollars help in fueling youth programs such as The Riverhounds Academy and promote the viability of professional soccer in Pittsburgh. If you have any interest in attaining more information regarding Riverhounds Sponsorship Packages, please contact the Hounds at 412-539-1191
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January 2009

		Riverhounds Newsletter January 2009 / Edition #2
In this issue: • Latest News • Academy’s Matt Wilke • Instructor Profile • Fagnelli Plumbing • PLAYER PROFILE • Interesting Read • Article of the Month • Corporate Sponsorship	LATEST NEWS No Time to Waste and No Time Wasted!: As we wrap up the 2008 year and push into 2009, it is challenging finding the time to sit back for reflection upon the year we just left behind.  read more Measurable Growth: Soccer players have it easy.  They don’t have to put on a whole slew of pads or get to the arena at 5am for “ice time” or cut pounds to “make weight”.  Instead, all they must do is get a ball and….well…..use it!   read more
Academy’s Matt Wilke sees history made in the present Chartiers Valley seventh-graders Ben Wasson and Matt Wilke are looking forward to seeing Barack Obama’s leadership skills in action when they attend his inauguration Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C. During a junior leadership camp they attended last year, the 12-year-olds learned the traits of a good leader, and they think Mr. Obama exhibits them. "He gives the country some hope," Matt said. "We need a leader right now to help us through." "I think he’s a good leader," Ben said. "He’s really smooth when he talks. He’s calm. And he is choosing good people to help him." As alumni of the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in the nation’s capital last March, the boys were invited to attend an inaugural conference sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council, a nonpartisan, independent organization based in Virginia. read more		Instructor Profile - Justin Evans Justin Evans returns to the Riverhounds organization after spending 8 years “on the road”.  A Peters Township native, Justin went on to play college soccer at Penn State University and then became the first ever draft pick for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in their inaugural 1999 season, competing in the A-League. read more Interesting Read ’Soccer agent parents’ are hurting kids’ job chances: Parents who are too involved in their grown-up children’s lives could be seriously damaging their development, their chances of employment and of becoming mature lovers -- according to new research. read more Joining The Riverhounds Academy Team! As we progress into 2009, The Riverhounds Academy is starting to take shape.  Due to the great success of The Academy over the previous 1.5 years, outsiders are taking notice and joining the cause! read more
PLAYER PROFILE - Dominic Galietta He can be found training with the U10/11 Elite Boys group on Monday evenings.  During those sessions, he proves his abilities with each touch on the ball - determined to play professional soccer as soon as possible, but grounded enough to see the steps necessary to reach that level. read more PLAYER PROFILE - Kiersten Bradnam A player who is part of the U10/11 Girls Elite group, Kiersten not only possesses great poise and technique on the ball but has a desire to improve each time she steps on the field. read more
Article of the Month Mental Developmental of 6-12 Year Olds by Dan Freigang Ph.D.. Dan is a sport scientist working with the U.S. National Team in Sport Psychology. read article
Corporate Sponsorship The Riverhounds offer various levels of corporate sponsorship packages. These packages are extremely affordable for companies who are looking for quality, targeted advertising opportunities in these days of economic turmoil. Sponsorship packages can be catered to fit your company’s specific wants and needs, and include year-round signage (at all 2009 home matches at CV HS during the summer and at Greentree SportsPlex during the off-season), direct marketing to all youth program participants, corporate fitness memberships for the Greentree SportsPlex workout facilities, and name recognition at all Pro Team events. For soccer clubs like the Riverhounds, sponsorship dollars help in fueling youth programs such as The Riverhounds Academy and promote the viability of professional soccer in Pittsburgh. If you have any interest in attaining more information regarding Riverhounds Sponsorship Packages, please contact the Hounds at 412-539-1191

November 2008

		Riverhounds Newsletter November 2008 / Edition #1
In this issue: • latest news • staffing • meet the trainer • tip of the week • PLAYER PROFILE • december and beyond • article of the month • corporate sponsorship	LATEST NEWS Welcome to the Pros: On behalf of the Riverhounds Professional Soccer Club, welcome!  Welcome to the most elite training-based program in the area.  read more November – Review: As we progress into December, it is important to look back at the difference one month has made.  Starting on November 3, The Riverhounds Academy began the process of installing many of its core skill sets and values into each Academy player.  read more
Staffing It is our belief that the coach / assistant coach relationship is very important in team development.  While one leads, the other..well..assists.; However, what happens when the focus is PLAYER development, rather than TEAM development? read more		Meet The Trainer - Scott Gibson Q) As a native of the UK, what brought you to the United States? A) In the spring of 2002, I was playing in a National Championship game in England aged 17. At the end of the game I was approached by the Head Coach of Duquesne University; Wade Jean.read more   December and Beyond As the Riverhounds organization prepares for the 2009 Professional Season, we are excited to be involved with several other USL Franchises in planning to enhance our individual player academies. read more
PLAYER PROFILE - ALEX POLLACI In the summer of 2007, under the fresh ownership of the Greentree SportsPlex, the Riverhounds embarked upon a schedule of 13 camps in 10 weeks with only 3 pro players and 1 pro coach available. During the 2007 USL Professional Season, the Riverhounds were not competing as a pro team due to the change in ownership and the need for restructuring. read more
Article of the Month Center Circle Column Stop the Tournaments, I want to Get Off!! This article is from a recent issue of the NSCAA Soccer Journal and is written by Editor, Dr. Jay Martin. read article
Corporate Sponsorship The Riverhounds offer various levels of corporate sponsorship packages. These packages are extremely affordable for companies who are looking for quality, targeted advertising opportunities in these days of economic turmoil. Sponsorship packages can be catered to fit your company’s specific wants and needs, and include year-round signage (at all 2009 home matches at CV HS during the summer and at Greentree SportsPlex during the off-season), direct marketing to all youth program participants, corporate fitness memberships for the Greentree SportsPlex workout facilities, and name recognition at all Pro Team events. For soccer clubs like the Riverhounds, sponsorship dollars help in fueling youth programs such as The Riverhounds Academy and promote the viability of professional soccer in Pittsburgh. If you have any interest in attaining more information regarding Riverhounds Sponsorship Packages, please contact the Hounds at 412-539-1191

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