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Riverhounds Academy Open Tryouts Coming in May

Do you have an aspiring young soccer player that is looking to take their soccer playing abilities to the next level?
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds Development Academy (RDA) is seeking new players at all age levels — and we have all of the details below…

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Pictured is former Riverhounds MF Rob Vincent working with Riverhounds Development Academy players this past Winter. (Photo Courtesy of USL/Riverhounds)


The RDA’s open tryouts will be held at Highmark Stadium from May 9-23.
Here are some of the details:

  • The tryouts will be held at Under-8/9 level through to the U-19 bracket for boys and girls and will be used to select players for the upcoming 2016-2017 season.
  • Registration opens on Tuesday March 22
  • There is a $10 registration fee.
  • A Stage-Based over Age-Based approach will be used to compose our RDA teams this summer in light of recently announced changes to age classification guidelines set out by U.S. Youth Soccer and U.S. Club Soccer.
  • Players will be advised to play at an elder age group if the Academy directors deem this to be beneficial to their development.
  • The Riverhounds staff will be in touch with all existing RDA families regarding the appropriate tryout age group for their child.
Click HERE to read the Riverhounds’ position regarding birth year age changes.

 
Players are invited to attend both trial sessions for their respective age groups if applicable and desired. We will be running final invitational tryouts for teams at the U-10 through U-18 levels after the initial sessions.

Please contact Academy director Scott Gibson on (412) 325-7226 or by email tosgibson@riverhounds.com for further information regarding the tryouts.
TRYOUT SESSIONS:  
Boys

 

Team
Birth Year
First Trial (May)
Second Trial (May)
U-8/9
2008/2009
Mon 23 – 6:15-7:30 p.m.
N/A
U-10
2007
Tue 10 – 5-6:15 p.m.
N/A
U-11
2006
Tue 10 – 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Fri 13 – 6:15-7:30 p.m.
U-12
2005
Thu 12 – 5-6:15 p.m.
Sat 14 – 10:15-11:30 a.m.
U-13
2004
Thu 12 – 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Sat 14 – 12:45-2 p.m.
U-14
2003
Tue 10 – 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Sat 14 – 3:15-4:30 p.m.
U-15
2002
Tue 10 – 8:45-10 p.m.
Sun 15 – 10:15-11:30 a.m.
U-16
2001
Thu 12 – 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Sun 15 – 12:45-2 p.m.
U-17
2000
Thu 12 – 8:45-10 p.m.
N/A
U-18
1999
Sun 15 – 3:15-4:30 p.m.
N/A
U-19
1998
Mon 23 – 7:30-8:45 p.m.
N/A
Girls

 

Team
Birth Year
First Trial (May)
Second Trial (May)
U-8/9
2008/2009
Mon 23 – 5-6:15 p.m.
N/A
U-10
2007
Mon 9 – 5-6:15 p.m.
N/A
U-11
2006
Mon 9 – 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Fri 13 – 5-6:15 p.m.
U-12
2005
Wed 11 – 5-6:15 p.m.
Sat 14 – 9-10:15 a.m.
U-13
2004
Wed 11 – 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Sat 14 – 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
U-14
2003
Mon 9 – 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Sat 14 – 2-3:15 p.m.
U-15
2002
Mon 9 – 8:45-10 p.m.
Sun 15 – 9-10:15 a.m.
U-16
2001
Wed 11 – 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Sun 15 – 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
U-17
2000
Wed 11 – 8:45-10 p.m.
N/A
U-18
1999
Sun 15 – 2-3:15 p.m.
N/A
U-19
1998
Sun 22 – 9-10:15 a.m.
N/A
Additional invitational tryouts for selected players from initial trials in U-10 through U-18 brackets:

 

Team
Boys
Girls
U-10
Thu 19 – 5-6:15 p.m.
Tue 17 – 5-6:15 p.m.
U-11
Thu 19 – 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Tue 17 – 6:15-7:30 p.m.
U-12
Sun 22 – 10:15-11:30 a.m.
Sun 22 – 12:45-2 p.m.
U-13
Sun 22 – 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Sun 22 – 2-3:15 p.m.
U-14
Thu 19 – 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Tue 17 – 7:30-8:45 p.m.
U-15
Thu 19 – 8:45-10 p.m.
Tue 17 – 8:45-10 p.m.
U-16
Sat 21 – 9-10:15 a.m.
Sat 21 – 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
U-17
Sat 21 – 10:15-11:30 a.m.
Sat 21 – 12:45-2 p.m.
U-18
Sun 22 – 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Sat 21 – 2-3:15 p.m.

 

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).

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