Riverhounds Newsletter
January 2009 / Edition #2
In this issue:

Latest News
Academy's Matt Wilke
Instructor Profile
Fagnelli Plumbing
PLAYER PROFILE
Interesting Read
Article of the Month
Corporate Sponsorship
LATEST NEWS

No Time to Waste and No Time Wasted!: As we wrap up the 2008 year and push into 2009, it is challenging finding the time to sit back for reflection upon the year we just left behind.  read more

Measurable Growth: Soccer players have it easy.  They don’t have to put on a whole slew of pads or get to the arena at 5am for “ice time” or cut pounds to “make weight”.  Instead, all they must do is get a ball and….well…..use it!    read more

Academy's Matt Wilke sees history made in the present

Chartiers Valley seventh-graders Ben Wasson and Matt Wilke are looking forward to seeing Barack Obama's leadership skills in action when they attend his inauguration Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C. During a junior leadership camp they attended last year, the 12-year-olds learned the traits of a good leader, and they think Mr. Obama exhibits them. "He gives the country some hope," Matt said. "We need a leader right now to help us through." "I think he's a good leader," Ben said. "He's really smooth when he talks. He's calm. And he is choosing good people to help him." As alumni of the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in the nation's capital last March, the boys were invited to attend an inaugural conference sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council, a nonpartisan, independent organization based in Virginia. read more

Instructor Profile - Justin Evans

Justin Evans returns to the Riverhounds organization after spending 8 years “on the road”.  A Peters Township native, Justin went on to play college soccer at Penn State University and then became the first ever draft pick for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in their inaugural 1999 season, competing in the A-League. read more

Interesting Read

'Soccer agent parents' are hurting kids' job chances: Parents who are too involved in their grown-up children's lives could be seriously damaging their development, their chances of employment and of becoming mature lovers -- according to new research. read more

Fagnelli's Plumbing

Joining The Riverhounds Academy Team!
As we progress into 2009, The Riverhounds Academy is starting to take shape.  Due to the great success of The Academy over the previous 1.5 years, outsiders are taking notice and joining the cause! read more

PLAYER PROFILE - Dominic Galietta

He can be found training with the U10/11 Elite Boys group on Monday evenings.  During those sessions, he proves his abilities with each touch on the ball - determined to play professional soccer as soon as possible, but grounded enough to see the steps necessary to reach that level. read more

PLAYER PROFILE - Kiersten Bradnam

A player who is part of the U10/11 Girls Elite group, Kiersten not only possesses great poise and technique on the ball but has a desire to improve each time she steps on the field. read more

Article of the Month

Mental Developmental of 6-12 Year Olds by Dan Freigang Ph.D.. Dan is a sport scientist working with the U.S. National Team in Sport Psychology. read article

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Corporate Sponsorship

The Riverhounds offer various levels of corporate sponsorship packages. These packages are extremely affordable for companies who are looking for quality, targeted advertising opportunities in these days of economic turmoil. Sponsorship packages can be catered to fit your company’s specific wants and needs, and include year-round signage (at all 2009 home matches at CV HS during the summer and at Greentree SportsPlex during the off-season), direct marketing to all youth program participants, corporate fitness memberships for the Greentree SportsPlex workout facilities, and name recognition at all Pro Team events. For soccer clubs like the Riverhounds, sponsorship dollars help in fueling youth programs such as The Riverhounds Academy and promote the viability of professional soccer in Pittsburgh.

If you have any interest in attaining more information regarding Riverhounds Sponsorship Packages, please contact the Hounds at 412-539-1191
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