Connecting Pittsburgh With Sports, Training & Recreation

Our Community Partners

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Club Volleyball

Renaissance Volleyball

Renaissance Volleyball is one of Pittsburgh’s largest volleyball clubs, with locations in Greentree, Cranberry and Beaver County, and Greentree Sportsplex is proud to be one of its homes. Its mission is to develop and promote the sport by training athletes, educating coaches and building an environment where players grow their work ethic and passion for the game.

From first-time players and tots to competitive travel teams, Renaissance has a path for every level. Its coaching staff includes experienced club and former college coaches focused on growth on and off the court.

What They Offer

  • Competitive travel teams
  • Early development programs for the youngest athletes
  • Learn to Play and Core Skills training (grades 3–9)
  • Camps, academies and open gyms

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Youth Sports Performance & Competitive Athletics

SKY Development Athletics

SKY stands for Skill, Knowledge and Youth. SKY Development Athletics uses sports as a vehicle to help young athletes grow, building the fundamentals, discipline and work ethic it takes to compete at the next level and succeed beyond the game.

Training focuses on skill development, speed and agility, jump training and strength, with position-specific group sessions for football athletes. From individual performance work to competitive teams, SKY creates an environment where athletes, coaches and families develop together.

What They Offer

  • Position-specific football training (QB, RB, WR, TE)
  • Speed, agility and jump training
  • Strength training
  • SKY Elite 7v7 football
  • SKY Elite volleyball

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Sports Science, Recovery & Performance Training

GRIT Sports Performance

GRIT Sports Performance brings sports science and recovery together under one roof through GSP Labs. Using advanced testing and data, GRIT establishes each athlete’s baseline, tracks progress and builds evidence-based plans that improve performance while protecting long-term health.

From force plate and motion capture analysis to cryotherapy and infrared sauna, GRIT gives athletes and teams the tools to train smarter, recover faster and stay available. With locations in Greentree Sportsplex and New Castle, GRIT also partners with schools and universities to support student-athlete performance and welfare.

What They Offer

  • Performance testing: force plate analysis, 3D motion capture, metabolic VO2 and Bod Pod body composition
  • Recovery: cryotherapy, red light therapy, infrared sauna and Normatec
  • Injury prevention and return-to-play programs
  • Data-driven performance plans for athletes and teams

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Nutrition Counseling & Consulting

CFE Nutrition

CFE Nutrition is a bilingual private nutrition practice led by Dr. Carla Escribano, a registered dietitian with more than a decade of experience helping individuals, schools and communities. CFE specializes in hormonal and metabolic health, GLP-1 support and culturally inclusive care, with every plan built around the person in front of her.

The approach is simple: listen first, build a personalized plan, provide ongoing support and adjust as your needs change. Sessions are available in person at Greentree Sportsplex or virtually.

What They Offer

  • Individual nutrition counseling
  • Hormonal health support, including PCOS, insulin resistance and thyroid conditions
  • Weight management and GLP-1 medication support
  • School nutrition consulting for K–12 food service programs
  • Insurance accepted, including Aetna, Highmark, UPMC and UnitedHealthcare

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Adult Recreational Sports Leagues

Pittsburgh Sports League

The Pittsburgh Sports League is the largest program of PUMP (Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project), a Pittsburgh nonprofit working to make the region more dynamic and connected for young people. Since 2000, PSL has brought adults together through recreational and competitive sports.

Each year, more than 24,000 adults play in PSL leagues, pick-up games and tournaments across the region. It’s one of the easiest ways to stay active, meet new people and explore Pittsburgh, whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking for a fun night out.

What They Offer

  • Leagues: volleyball, sand volleyball, basketball, pickleball, softball, kickball, flag football, bowling, cornhole and more
  • Pick-up games: volleyball, basketball and pickleball, plus Learn to Play sessions
  • Tournaments: 3v3 basketball, pickleball, sand volleyball, flag football and a golf outing
  • Social and community events, including service projects

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Basketball Skills Training | All Ages and Levels

ICE Basketball Academy

ICE Basketball Academy, delivers personalized basketball training for players of every age and level. Through intense, detail-oriented sessions, ICE develops complete players and confident people ready to succeed in any arena, regardless of background or experience.

Training at ICE is built on four core values: trust and relationships drive growth, attitude and commitment decide success, discomfort is the first step to improvement, and adversity tests character without defining it. With more than 1,000 athletes trained, including countless college and professional athletes, ICE offers multiple trainers so every player can find the right fit.

What They Offer

  • Private one-on-one training
  • Small-group training
  • Drop-in sessions
  • Training memberships
  • Youth and adult skill development

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Sports Performance & Adult Fitness Training

Apex Performance Integration (API)

Apex Performance Integration helps athletes and adults reach their full potential through custom, research-based training. Every client gets a plan built around their own needs and abilities, with realistic, attainable steps that move them from where they are today to their personal apex.

API started in 2020, training clients in parking lots and parks when gyms were closed. That same drive and accountability now power its programs inside Greentree Sportsplex, serving competitive athletes, everyday exercisers and anyone working toward weight loss or better health.

What They Offer

  • Sports performance training for athletes
  • Adult fitness and personal training
  • 14 Day Kickstarter program
  • Nutrition guidance and resources
  • Free strategy session and self-assessment for new clients

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Speed | Strength | Agility | Balance

Lion Legacy Training

Lion Legacy Training helps athletes and everyday clients get faster, stronger and more athletic. Training is built around speed, strength, agility and balance, with programming tailored to each person’s goals.

Sessions are offered one-on-one or semi-private, so every client gets focused coaching, real feedback and a plan that fits where they are and where they want to go.

What They Offer

  • Private one-on-one training
  • Semi-private training
  • Speed and agility development
  • Strength and conditioning for teams

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Functional & Strength Training | All Ages and Skill Levels

Core Connection – Built By Bess

Core Connection is led by Mindy Bess, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer who specializes in functional and strength training. Her workouts are built around how each client actually moves, whether that’s everyday tasks, sport-specific skills or physically demanding work.

Whether you need the strength to put away groceries, a faster baseball swing or the ability to carry a patient down the stairs, Mindy designs a plan that fits your life and your goals. With her own athletic background in volleyball, softball and track, and a commitment to continuous learning and new certifications, she brings real experience and fresh knowledge to every session.

Ready to get started? Book a free assessment to talk through your goals and what’s holding you back.

What They Offer

  • One-on-one personal training
  • Functional strength training for everyday life
  • Sport-specific training
  • Job-specific training for physically demanding careers
  • Programs for all ages and skill levels
  • Discounts for first responders and military, active and veteran

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