Save the Date! All Kings Hammer friends and families can now take advantage of Special Club Partner ticket pricing for: FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC Saturday, July 15th – 7:30pm A link to purchase tickets, at the special club partner pricing, has been sent to each Kings Hammer Family’s PlayMetrics account. If you did not …
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Congratulations to our Kings Hammer Academy North Girls 2007 Red team on qualifying for the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship series this coming June. 12 out of the 48 teams competing in the NL P.R.O. from across the country, who accumulate the highest amount of points through league play, automatically qualify for the National Championships. …
KHA North G07 Red Qualify for US Youth National Championship Series Read More »
Congratulations to Louise Guidugli and Mollee Erras of our Kings Hammer G09 ECNL team for being selected to participate in the U.S. Soccer U-14 Girls Talent ID Central Regional Mini-Camp taking place in Bradenton, FL at the IMG Academy Training Center from March 23rd to March 27th, 2023. Great job girls!
Kings Hammer Club Partner, the Soccer Parenting Association, will be hosting their 4th Annual Gratitude Week on February 13th-19th. Throughout the week they will be sharing content on their website and social media including two live webinars, social share competition, gratitude wall, club leader and coach toolkit, and much more! Be sure to follow along …
Gratitude Week with the Soccer Parenting Association Read More »
Congratulations to Amanda Schlueter (KH G04/05 ECNL) and CJ DeBra (KH G04/05 ECRL) for being named High School All-Americans by United Soccer Coaches! All 143 High School All-Americans will be recognized for their accomplishments at the All-America Ceremony & Reception on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia in conjunction with …
Two Kings Hammer Academy Players Named High School All-Americans Read More »
Kings Hammer is all about community, and in order to help our community this holiday season we have teamed up with Be Concerned to deliver non-perishable food items and gifts to local families in need. Since 1968, Be Concerned has been helping low-income families celebrate the holiday season. This year with our help, they expect …
Congratulations to KHA G04/05 ECNL member Amanda Schlueter on receiving an invitation to attend an upcoming U.S. Youth National Team Identification Center. This one day event on December 7th in Indianapolis provides opportunities for players to train and play games under the direction of U.S. Soccer Talent identification managers with potential to receive future full …
Amanda Schlueter Invited to US Soccer Youth National Team ID Center Read More »
Across the United States we are facing a referee crisis. From verbal abuse to physical altercations, this problem has gone too far. As more and more officials leave the field every year it is important that we take a look at ourselves in the mirror and ask how we can shift from being part of …
COVINGTON, KY (November 17th, 2022) – Kings Hammer is excited to announce a new partnership with X-Factor Performance and Dr. Tiff Jones. X-Factor Performance is a sport and performance psychology consulting company specializing in mental skills training for athletes, teams, coaches, youth clubs, parents, and companies. Dr. Tiff Jones is a Certified Mental Performance Coach …
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Keeper Wars Ink is excited to build upon this partnership with Kings Hammer Goalkeeper Union. Last year we were able to experience this club’s professionalism and we can’t wait to see this partnership grow. As we continue to grow we are excited to see the benefits this partnership reaps for the keeper community. We can’t …
Keeper Wars Ink & Kings Hammer Goalkeeper Union Extend Partnership to 2025! Read More »
How do I register for tryouts?
ALL soccer-athletes MUST COMPLETE the tryout registration online before participating in the tryout process. Click here to register now!
*Please make sure that you register online at least 24 hours in advance to ensure that the soccer athlete is in the system and we have your information to notify you after the tryout process. There is a Registration Steps document on the Tryouts page that will walk you through the process. Each soccer athlete should attend both tryout days if possible. If you are unable to attend both days please reach out to the Program Director listed below.
Birth Years for the 2022/2023 Season
For the 2022/2023 season, Kings Hammer will follow U.S Youth Soccer’s guidelines and will organize its teams by birth year:
*Interested players must register to try out for their birth year.
Can my child play up an age group?
Any player playing up will be at the discretion of their respective director. All players need to register and attend the tryout for their correct age group.
What should I wear/bring to tryouts?
Please come prepared with a fully inflated soccer ball, proper footwear, shin guards, and water. Each prospective soccer-athlete will receive one free Kings Hammer Soccer Club tryout t-shirt with a tryout identification number on the back of the t-shirt. Each prospective player will be identified by the identification number throughout the process and MUST wear this t-shirt at each tryout session for the 2022/2023 soccer year.
We will not be able to attend tryouts or are new to the area and missed tryouts. Is there a process in place to allow for an alternate tryout?
Yes! If you are not able to attend tryouts or missed the tryout dates, please register and then contact the Director for the Program/Age Group you wish to tryout for so that arrangements can be made. We also hold supplemental tryouts throughout the year. Roster openings may be limited after the initial tryout period.
What are the differences between Academy and Premier?
Our Academy provides a highly competitive environment for higher-level soccer athletes. This program provides those athletes with the best local training offered by our qualified and professional staff. Our Academy teams play at the highest possible level providing showcase opportunities to College, Professional, and National level programs.
The Premier Program is a community-based program. The Premier Program provides the opportunity for players to play other sports or have other interests outside of soccer. This program is designed to be flexible, convenient, and affordable.
Can I try out for multiple programs?
We encourage anyone who wants to tryout for all levels to do so. Current KHSC players can ask their coach/director for guidance if they are unsure about which program to tryout for. You will need to register for each tryout separately.
If I tryout for a program and don’t make it, can I try out for another program?
Yes. If you don’t make an Academy team, we strongly encourage you to tryout for a Premier team, attending tryouts for at least one day.
If you don’t make a Premier team, the Classic Program may be an option. Contact Michelle Okumura (michelle@kingshammer.com) if you’d like to pursue this option.
Will there be more than one team in each age group?
Yes, when possible, there will be more than one team per age group, per program. It all depends on the number of players at tryouts and their skill level.
If my child doesn’t make the top team, can they move up during the year?
Yes, there may be opportunities to move up throughout the year as long as the coach/director feels it is in the best interest of the player’s development. There may also be opportunities to guest play across all levels.
What can I expect after tryouts?
After tryouts you can expect communication from the club in the form of an email. (Please double-check that your email is correct in the PlayMetrics system, this is the email we use) This will either be an acceptance email, offering your child a position on a team, or an email letting you know that they should tryout for a different program. Players who are offered positions on a team may also receive a phone call from their coach. All communication will come within 24-48 hours of the end of the last tryout. You will then have 24 hours to either accept or decline your email before your spot is offered to another child.
What are the next steps if my child makes a team?
How long is the season?
My child is in middle school but plays on a U15 team. Will there be a fall U15 program for trapped players?
Yes, we will offer a program for trapped 8th graders for the fall season depending on interest. The program will run from August to October and is open to players that are currently in the 8th grade that will be playing on a U15 team starting in November 2022. Questions please contact:
Academy North: Ryan Handbury | ryan@kingshammer.com
Academy South Boys: James Thomas | james@kingshammer.com
Academy South Girls: Chris Black | chris@kingshammer.com
Academy Bluegrass Boys: Dan Ensley | dan@kingshammer.com
Academy Bluegrass Girls: Megan Adkins | megan@kingshammer.com
Can a team come to the club and join as a team?
Yes! The team can join the Classic Program. For more information please reach out to Michelle Okumura at michelle@kingshammer.com.
Who is in charge of hiring coaches?
If you are interested in a coaching opportunity, please fill out the following coaching form – https://kingshammer.com/interested-in-coaching/
Program Directors:
Academy North: Ryan Handbury | ryan@kingshammer.com
Academy South Girls: Chris Black | chris@kingshammer.com
Academy South Boys: James Thomas | james@kingshammer.com
Academy Bluegrass Boys: Dan Ensley | dan@kingshammer.com
Academy Bluegrass Girls: Megan Adkins | megan@kingshammer.com
Premier Xenia: Brent Lewis | brent@kingshammer.com
Premier North: Wil Cagle | wil@kingshammer.com
Premier Sycamore: Ryan Handbury | ryan@kingshammer.com
Premier Central: Michael Ratliff | michaelr@kingshammer.com
Premier South: David Shemilt | dshemilt@kingshammer.com
Premier Versailles: Brandon Cummons | brandon@kingshammer.com
Premier Lexington: Fonyam Atanga | fonyam@kignshammer.com
