Young Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy soccer player controlling the ball on the field

grassroots

Young children playing in the grassroots soccer program
Ages 4-8

Riverhounds Training Programs

Grassroots

Grassroots creates a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where young players can enjoy and engage with the game of soccer. By focusing on foundational development, the program invests in the future—growing participation and fostering a lifelong love for the sport from an early age. Grassroots programming focuses on:

  • Developing technical skills through ball mastery
  • Building good habits in all players
  • Training in 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4 situations
  • Delivering high-energy sessions
  • Creating an emotional connection with each player and building confidence
  • Delivering high-energy sessions
  • Providing a platform where young children can fall in love with the game and have fun
  • Sparking a greater interest in the game of soccer
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Riverhounds Training Programs

Upcoming Grassroots Programs

Grassroots

Coraopolis

AHN Montour Junction Sports Complex
U4-U8
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Boys & Girls
Aug 24
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Oct 19
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8 Weeks (Mondays)

$225

U4-U5: 5:00-6:00 PM U6-U8: 6:00-7:00 PM
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Grassroots

North Huntingdon

All-American+
U4-U8
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Boys & Girls
Sep 8
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Oct 27
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8 Weeks (Tuesdays)

$195

6:00-7:00 PM
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Grassroots

Connellsville

Shallenberger Soccer Complex
U4-U8
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Boys & Girls
Sep 11
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Oct 30
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8 Weeks (Fridays)

$200

6:00-7:00 PM
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Grassroots

Cranberry Twp

Diesel Sports Complex
U4-U8
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Boys & Girls
Sep 9
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Oct 28
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8 Weeks (Wednesdays)

$225

5:00-6:00 PM
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Riverhounds Training Programs

Uniforms

All participants in Grassroots are required to order a training uniform. Click the link below to order your child’s uniform through soccer.com.

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Soccer team jersey
Player during a training session
Riverhounds Training Programs

Connect With The Coach

Rich Hackenberg

Director of Training Programs

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rhackenberg@riverhounds.com