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Winter Technical Evaluation

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Boys & Girls U9–U15

Riverhounds Training Programs

Winter Technical Training Academy

The 15-week Winter Technical Training Academy is open to boys and girls U9–U15, regardless of club affiliation. Riverhounds Academy coaches lead high-tempo sessions, with Pittsburgh Riverhounds professional players joining select sessions. Every player starts with one technical evaluation:

  • Register – choose one $20 evaluation date
  • Attend – one hour with your school-year age group
  • Placement – receive feedback and an initial group
  • Accept – accept your winter-program invitation
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$20 Indoor Evaluation

Choose One Evaluation Date

A player attends only one date. Every Monday follows the same schedule, indoors at AHN Montour Junction Sports Complex, 2419 State Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108. School-year age groups apply.

Monday, Sep 28

Evaluation 1 of 3

AHN Montour Junction Sports Complex
U9–U15 · Boys & Girls
Monday, September 28, 2026

$20 / player

U9–U10: 5:30–6:30 PM U11–U12: 6:30–7:30 PM U13–U15: 7:30–8:30 PM
Register now

Monday, Oct 5

Evaluation 2 of 3

AHN Montour Junction Sports Complex
U9–U15 · Boys & Girls
Monday, October 5, 2026

$20 / player

U9–U10: 5:30–6:30 PM U11–U12: 6:30–7:30 PM U13–U15: 7:30–8:30 PM
Register now

Monday, Oct 12

Evaluation 3 of 3

AHN Montour Junction Sports Complex
U9–U15 · Boys & Girls
Monday, October 12, 2026

$20 / player

U9–U10: 5:30–6:30 PM U11–U12: 6:30–7:30 PM U13–U15: 7:30–8:30 PM
Register now
Placement, Not Cuts

The Right Challenge For Every Player

The evaluation is for placement, not cuts. After evaluations, families receive feedback and an initial group placement, and the Academy aims to place every evaluated player appropriately.

  • Groups are organized by age, gender and developmental level
  • About 25 players per developmental tier
  • Players can move between groups as they develop
  • Attending an evaluation does not obligate a family to accept a winter-program invitation
Academy players competing for the ball during a match
Winter 2026–27

Riverhounds Training Programs

What Follows The Evaluation

After evaluations, families receive instructions for winter-program registration. The Winter Technical Training Academy runs:

  • 15 weeks on Monday evenings, starting early November 2026
  • Indoors at AHN Montour Junction Sports Complex
  • $499 program fee, with an installment plan available
  • Sibling discounts available

Players younger than U9: Winter Grassroots information is coming soon.

Explore Grassroots
Academy player striking the ball during training at the stadium
Riverhounds Training Programs

Connect With The Coach

Rich Hackenberg, Director of Training Programs

Rich Hackenberg

Director of Training Programs

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rhackenberg@riverhounds.com
Scott Gibson, Academy Director

Scott Gibson

Academy Director

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sgibson@riverhounds.com