We will be offering an 8 week Fall Grassroots session that will begin on Monday, August 25th and conclude on Monday, October 20, 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
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
SPRING 2025 – GRASSROOTS DETAILS
Birth Years:
2021 / 2020 / 2019 / 2018 / 2017 Boys and Girls
Dates and Times:
Summer Grassroots Program – 8 weeks (Monday Evenings) – 1hr sessions
Monday, August 25, 2025
Monday, September 1, 2025 – Off Labor Day
Monday, September 8, 2025
Monday, September 15, 2025
Monday, September 22, 2025
Monday, September 29, 2025
Monday, October 6, 2025
Monday, October 13, 2025
Monday, October 20, 2025
2021 /2020 / 2019 Boys and Girls – 5:00pm – 6:00pm
2018 / 2017 Boys and Girls – 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Fee: $225
Location
AHN Montour Sports Complex (Indoor)
2419 State Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108
New Grassroots participants are required to purchase a Grassroots Training kit which includes Shorts, Socks and a Jersey. Click HERE to order yours today!
GRASSROOTS STAFF
Rich Hackenberg – Program Director
rhackenberg@riverhounds.com
Scott Gibson – Academy Director
sgibson@riverhounds.com
Ben Wilson – Uniforms
bwilson@highmarkstadium.com
