Background[]
- Soccer team in Pittsburgh
- Plays at Highmark Stadium at Station Square on the South Side.
- 510 W. Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- http://www.Riverhounds.com
- The Riverhounds Academy, established in 2007
People[]
- Mike Warren, ticket sales director in 2016
- Jason Kutney, Director
- Bryan Carwright, Director
- Scott Gibson, Director, Summer Camps
- David Nicholas, Coach, Private lessons
- John Totz, Coach
- Niko Katic, Coach
- Hunter Gilstrap, GK Director
- Mike Whiteman, Strength & Speed
Insights[]
Age Groups: U 8/9; U 10; U 11[]
- Focus on technical skills, proper habits and training culture.
- Technique under pressure
- repetition and enjoyment of activity
- 3 sessions per week, inclusive of Strength & Speed
- Local / regional tourneys, 5-7 total, training games
Staff = skill-driven, compassionate but stern, visual instruction, creative and energetic
Age groups: U 12; U 13; U 14[]
- Application of technical into tactical
- Using skills in games within the Riverhounds philosophy of play
- Confidence to try things
- Falling forward, comprehension/ implementation
- 3-4 session per week inclusive of Strength & Speed
- regional tourneys (6-8) and league option (varies by age)
- Staff teachers of the game, patient but demanding, big picture topics into smaller tests
Age groups: U15, U16, U17, U18[]
- Performance identification opportunities; preparation for next level
- Teaching tactical systems, player roles
- Physical/ emotional tests
- 4 sessions per week, inclusive of Strength & Speed
- Regional / national tourneys (6-8) and leagues (varies by age)
- Staff polish and showcase talent, advise players on career pth, networking and identification