{"id":5602,"date":"2022-02-14T02:01:23","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T02:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/riverhounds\/?page_id=5602"},"modified":"2026-08-07T09:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T13:41:11","slug":"training-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/riverhounds\/training-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Training Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--\n  RIVERHOUNDS TRAINING PROGRAMS \u2014 PASTE-READY WORDPRESS BLOCK\n\n  Paste this entire file into one WordPress Custom HTML block.\n  It is self-contained: styles, layout, responsive behavior, imagery, and links.\n\n  EASY CONTENT UPDATES:\n  - Hero headline\/subhead: search for \"Training Programs\"\n  - Program cards: search for \"PROGRAM CARDS\"\n  - Contact: search for \"Rich Hackenberg\"\n  - Current program details remain on the six linked destination pages, so this\n    homepage does not need to be rebuilt every season.\n-->\n\n<style>\n  \/* Remove the theme title strip because this block supplies its own H1. *\/\n  .entry-header { display: none; 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}\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"prh-training-v2\">\n  <!-- HERO -->\n  <section class=\"prh-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"prh-training-title\">\n    <img\n      class=\"prh-hero-image\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/riverhounds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/06\/amo-grassroots-new6.jpg?w=2048\"\n      alt=\"Riverhounds Academy players training on the field\"\n      fetchpriority=\"high\"\n      decoding=\"async\"\n    \/>\n    <div class=\"prh-hero-shape\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"prh-hero-content prh-content-width\">\n      <p class=\"prh-kicker\">Riverhounds Development Academy<\/p>\n      <div class=\"prh-gold-rule\"><\/div>\n      <h1 id=\"prh-training-title\">Training Programs<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"prh-hero-copy\">Year-round player development for boys and girls ages 4\u201318. Open to every player, regardless of club affiliation.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"prh-button-row\">\n        <a class=\"prh-button prh-button-gold\" href=\"#prh-programs\">Find Your Program<\/a>\n        <a class=\"prh-button prh-button-outline\" href=\"mailto:rhackenberg@riverhounds.com\">Ask a Question<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- QUICK-PROOF BAR -->\n  <section class=\"prh-proof-bar\" aria-label=\"Training program highlights\">\n    <div class=\"prh-content-width prh-proof-grid\">\n      <div><strong>Ages 4\u201318<\/strong><span>Programs for every stage<\/span><\/div>\n      <div><strong>Open to All<\/strong><span>Any club affiliation<\/span><\/div>\n      <div><strong>Year-Round<\/strong><span>Seasonal opportunities<\/span><\/div>\n      <div><strong>Hounds-Led<\/strong><span>Professional-level instruction<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- INTRO -->\n  <section class=\"prh-section-space\">\n    <div class=\"prh-content-width prh-intro-grid\">\n      <div class=\"prh-section-heading\">\n        <p class=\"prh-kicker prh-kicker-dark\">Training With a Purpose<\/p>\n        <h2>More Than Extra Reps<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"prh-gold-rule\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"prh-intro-copy\">\n        <p>Riverhounds Training Academy sessions are built to complement your player&#8217;s community, classic, or academy team experience\u2014not replace it. Every program adds focused, high-level instruction designed to improve skill, technique, movement, and confidence.<\/p>\n        <p>Sessions are led by Riverhounds Development Academy coaches and supported by current and recently retired professional players, giving young athletes clear demonstrations and a standard to chase.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- PROGRAM CARDS -->\n  <section class=\"prh-programs prh-section-space\" id=\"prh-programs\">\n    <div class=\"prh-content-width\">\n      <div class=\"prh-programs-head\">\n        <div class=\"prh-section-heading\">\n          <p class=\"prh-kicker prh-kicker-dark\">Choose Your Path<\/p>\n          <h2>Find the Right Program<\/h2>\n          <div class=\"prh-gold-rule\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p>Start with your player&#8217;s age and primary goal. Select a program below for current dates, locations, pricing, and registration.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"prh-program-grid\">\n        <a class=\"prh-program-card\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/riverhounds\/grassroots-program\/\">\n          <div class=\"prh-program-image-wrap\">\n            <img src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/riverhounds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2022\/02\/Orwig_Riverhounds_3-15-2021_Grassroots-5_large.jpg\" alt=\"Young Riverhounds Academy players taking part in a grassroots soccer session\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n            <span>Ages 4\u20138<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"prh-program-card-copy\">\n            <h3>Grassroots<\/h3>\n            <p>A fun, high-energy introduction built around ball mastery, confidence, and a love for the game.<\/p>\n            <span class=\"prh-program-link\">Explore Program <b aria-hidden=\"true\">&rarr;<\/b><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"prh-program-card\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/riverhounds\/technical-training-academy-2\/\">\n          <div class=\"prh-program-image-wrap\">\n            <img src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/riverhounds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2022\/02\/Photo_Mar_29__6_49_33_AM_large.jpg\" alt=\"Technical soccer drills set up for Riverhounds Academy players\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n            <span>U9\u2013U15<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"prh-program-card-copy\">\n            <h3>Technical Training Academy<\/h3>\n            <p>Focused technical work that sharpens comfort on the ball, decision-making, and confidence at game speed.<\/p>\n            <span class=\"prh-program-link\">Explore Program <b aria-hidden=\"true\">&rarr;<\/b><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"prh-program-card\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/riverhounds\/speed-and-strength\/\">\n          <div class=\"prh-program-image-wrap\">\n            <img src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/riverhounds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2022\/02\/Photo_Mar_29__7_15_39_AM_large.jpg\" alt=\"Riverhounds Academy athletes completing speed and strength training\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n            <span>Youth Athletes<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"prh-program-card-copy\">\n            <h3>Speed &amp; 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