We will be offering a 15 week Winter Grassroots session that will begin on Monday, November 3rd and conclude on Monday, February 23rd, 2026. 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
WINTER 2025-26 – GRASSROOTS DETAILS
Birth Years:
2021 / 2020 / 2019 / 2018 / 2017 Boys and Girls
Dates and Times:
Winter Grassroots Program – 15 weeks (Monday Evenings) – 1hr sessions
Monday November 3
Monday November 10
Monday November 17
Monday November 24
Monday December 1
Monday December 8
Monday December 15
Holiday BREAK
Monday January 5
Monday January 12
Monday January 19
Monday January 26
Monday February 2
Monday February 9
Monday February 16
Monday February 23
2021 / 2020 Boys and Girls – 5:00pm – 6:00pm
2019 / 2018 / 2017 Boys and Girls – 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Fee: $450
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
