March Newsletter 2026

Welcome to the Kings Hammer Swan City March Newsletter! This edition features ’26/’27 Tryout Registration Open, ’26/’27 Elite Coaching Slates, Summer Camps, 3v3 World Cup Tournament, College Commitments, Featured Education: “A Letter from the Technical Desk: Leadership”, GK Union Save of the Month, and more! If you have a player, coach, or team to be highlighted in future newsletters, please send photos and stories to acorbett@kingshammer.com. Each newsletter will be posted on our website as well as our social pages.

’26/’27 Tryout Registration

Lakeland, we’re ready. Are you? 

Kings Hammer Swan City is looking for players who want more — more development, more competition, more growth.

Click the links below for more information and to secure your spot:

Click here to register now!

’26/’27 Elite Coaching Slates

Loaded with leaders heading into the 2026/2027 season! Kings Hammer Swan City is excited to share our Elite coaching slate for the upcoming season! For more detailed information on our coaches head over to our social media channels to learn more. 

Summer Camps

Our Kings Hammer Swan City Summer Camps are back and better than ever. 

Multiple weeks. Flexible options. Come have fun with us!

Click here to register now!

3v3 World Cup Tournament

Get ready for a day of exciting small-sided soccer at Lake Parker Park on May 30th! 

We’re bringing the World Cup vibe to Lakeland with our 3v3 World Cup Tournament, open to boys and girls U8–U19. 

  • Fast games
  • World Cup atmosphere
  • Open to everyone, all levels welcome 

Grab your teammates and join us as we build toward the World Cup with some exciting 3v3 action!

*$50 discount if you register before April 1st

Click here to register now!

College Commitments

  • Emory James – COMMITTED
    • From a Munchkin with us as Lakeland Futbol Club to a College Athlete, Emory James rode the waves that come with this competitive sport through a laser focus on growth, patience, perseverance and a sincere commitment to his hometown club. Today, he’s officially committed to continue his academic and athletic career at King University. 
    • His journey is a reminder that development isn’t about chasing — it’s about consistency, relationships, and trusting the process. You don’t have to leave your community to reach the next level. The strongest path forward is built right here at home. We are incredibly proud of the player he’s become — and even more proud of the young man he is. 
  • Walter Dennis – COMMITTED
    • We are so proud of Walter Dennis on his commitment to continue his academic and athletic journey at Gardner-Webb University! From his time developing and growing with us beginning at U10, Walter’s hard work, dedication, and love for the game have brought him to this amazing next step. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead!
  • Sydney Socorro – COMMITTED
    • We are proud to announce that Sydney Socorro has committed to continue her academic and athletic career at Southeastern University! During her time at Kings Hammer Swan City, Sydney has shown tremendous intensity and a fearless willingness to put her body on the line for her team — a true reflection of her leadership and character. We are proud of her hard work and can’t wait to see what the future holds. 

Explore the New Kings Hammer Website

We’re thrilled to unveil the redesigned Kings Hammer website—your go-to destination for everything happening across the club.

Featuring a modern design and streamlined navigation, the new site makes it simple to explore programs, stay up to date with club news, and find the information you need faster than ever. Whether you’re a current Kings Hammer family or learning about us for the first time, the updated experience is built to keep you connected every step of the way.

Take a look and explore everything the new website has to offer. Click here to visit the website!

Central Florida Invitational

We kicked off March with our Central Florida Invitational presented by Visit Central Florida Sports. One weekend, countless battles and energy unmatched. Congratulations to our Champions and Finalists.

𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 

  • Our 2012 Elite Boys — flawless weekend with no goals conceded, capped with a 3-0 FINAL win over GGS 2012 Black. 
  • 2015 Pre Elite Boys. They played a year up. They showed up. They DOMINATED. 

Finalists

  • Our Pre Elite 2016 Girls played up an age group and rising to the challenge every step of the way. Great work ladies! 
  • The future is bright! Our Kings Hammer Juniors 2018 boys had an incredible run at the Central Florida Invitational and made us so proud! 

Spring Recreation Season

We kicked off Spring Break started the best way we know how…

Opening Day of Spring Recreation did not disappoint. We are looking forward to a season of smiles, joy, and fun this Spring. 

Spring Break Camp

Huge thank you to all of our families for trusting us with your players for our Spring Break Camp. We loved every minute with this group!

Tampa Bay Rowdies ID Clinic

We were pleased to have 8 players at the Tampa Bay Rowdies ID Clinic on March 23rd. These players continue to push themselves and take advantage of opportunities at the next level. We’re proud of their hard work! 

  • 2009: Daniel Rathore, Octavio Miguel, Tyler Miller, Caleb Delector
  • 2011: Noah Villarete, Vitor Vieira, Jackson Maxwell, Nathan Gonzalez

Visit with Lou Liberatore

We had the pleasure of hosting National Pathways & GK Director Lou Liberatore here in Lakeland. He spent time educating our boys teams on the college recruitment pathway, while also meeting ladies in our girls program and sharing valuable insight into the recruiting process with them. 

Opportunities like this are invaluable for our players and families as they continue to navigate their soccer journeys. We’re excited to continue providing even more resources and support heading into the 2026/27 season.

New Partnership

We’re proud to announce our partnership with Boswell & Dunlap LLP, now the Official Law Firm Partner of Kings Hammer Swan City in Lakeland, FL.As Polk County’s oldest law firm, Boswell & Dunlap brings over a century of excellence, integrity, and trusted expertise to our community. Together, we look forward to continuing a tradition of success—on the field and beyond. 

From The National Technical Desk: Leadership

As we move into the heart of the spring season, it’s a great time to take a step back and recognize the progress being made across our teams. The energy, commitment, and consistency shown on the field each week has been a reflection of a strong collective mindset. Training environments have been competitive and purposeful, and match days have shown growth not just in performance, but in understanding.

Spring is always an important stretch. It’s where habits are tested, where details matter more, and where players begin to separate themselves through their approach. Not just in how they play, but in how they carry themselves. This is where leadership begins to take shape.

Leadership isn’t reserved for captains or the most experienced players. It’s something every player can grow into and demonstrate daily. At its core, leadership shows up in two clear ways: through your voice and through your body language.

  • Leading with your voice is about communication that adds value. It’s helping organize teammates, offering encouragement, and holding each other accountable in the right moments. It’s not about being the loudest person on the field, but about saying the right things at the right time. Clear, confident communication builds trust within a team. It helps solve problems in real time and keeps everyone connected to the task.
  • Leading with your body language is just as powerful, and often even more visible. Your posture, your reactions, and your response to both success and adversity send a constant message. Positive body language shows resilience, belief, and focus. It lifts those around you. On the other hand, negative reactions can quickly impact the group. Great leaders stay composed, respond with intent, and show through their actions that they are ready for the next moment.

As the season continues, challenge yourself to be more intentional in both areas. Speak with purpose. Carry yourself with confidence. Bring energy that others can feed off. Leadership is not something you wait for, it’s something you choose to demonstrate every day in training and in matches.

A strong spring season is built on more than just results. It’s built on growth, consistency, and the development of individuals who are ready to lead. Keep pushing, keep improving, and continue to raise the standard for yourself and those around you.

Go out there and bring the Relentless Action.

– Bronson Gambale, KH National Technical Director

GK Union Save of the Month

We had a full-stretch February with two jaw dropping moments in last month’s GK Union Save of the Month! A double save from Gavin in KH Cincinnati and a diving stop from Melody in KH Cincinnati showcased top notch technique to keep the opponent off the scoreboard! Congrats, Gavin and Melody! Congrats Reagan and Kyle onn being named our January Save of the Month winners!

Did you make an incredible save or a game-saving block? We want to see them! Post your best saves in the Kings Hammer GK Union Facebook group. Be sure to share throughout the upcoming season and YOU could be selected for our Kings Hammer Save of the Month! GK Save of the Month winners will be announced the Friday of the first full week of the following month.

Monthly winners will be posted on the Kings Hammer social pages and on the GK Union page.

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