December Newsletter 2024
Welcome to the Kings Hammer December Newsletter! This edition features Kings Hammer’s Upcoming Winter Camps, Kings Hammer Healthy Habits is Back, Players Getting Involved, and more! If you have a player, coach, or team to be highlighted in future newsletters, please send photos and stories to info@kingshammer.com. Each newsletter will be posted on our website as well as our social pages.
Happy Holidays from Kings Hammer!
As we close out another incredible year, we want to take a moment to thank all of our families here at Kings Hammer Cincinnati for all of your support and dedication. We are also extremely proud of each of our players and the growth they’ve shown on and off the pitch. To our staff, we couldn’t do any of this with out you. Thank you so much for your commitment to the club and our players.
Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year!
Last Call to Join Us at our Kings Hammer Winter Camps!
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to level up your skills this January with Kings Hammer! Our Winter Camps are the perfect way to have some fun with your friends, learn new skills and tricks, and further invest in your development. With U5-U19 programming available, we have something for every player to stay on top of their game and sharpen their skills sharp over the winter months.
WINTER CAMPS (U7 – U19)
Join us this Holiday season for two great winter camp offerings. Our Winter Skills School (U7-U12) & Goalkeeper camp (U9-U14) is a two day technical camp where field players focus on individual skills such as ball control, dribbling and passing/receiving techniques. Goalkeepers focus on shot-stopping, angle play, footwork and more. Both camps will be held January 2nd & 3rd at Five Seasons Cincinnati and Town & Country.
Our High-School GK Clinic (U14-U19) is a technically focused clinic, providing high-quality training at an intense pace to help you get ready for post holiday training. Each session will focus on footwork & handling, shot-stopping, crossing techniques and more. This camp will be held January 2nd & 3rd at Town & Country.
Click here for more information & to register for our 2025 Winter Camps
FUNDAMENTALS CAMP (U8 – U12)
Designed for soccer players aged U8-U12, this coed camp provides an excellent opportunity to enhance skills and cultivate a passion for the game. Participants will engage in technical and physical training at multiple stations, promoting well-rounded skill development. A provided lunch paves the way for afternoon activities, including small-sided tournaments. This camp guarantees a rewarding experience for young soccer lovers, blending learning with fun!
Click here for more information & to register for our Fundamentals Camp
JUNIORS CAMP (U5 – U9)
Our Juniors Camp is a player-centered program for new or young players that uses soccer as a tool to help kids reach various physical, cognitive, and psychosocial developmental milestones. This 6-week camp promotes self-confidence and fosters a love of the game through age-appropriate technical activities, fitness, and fun. Come join us this Winter!
Click here for more information & to register for our Juniors Camp
Kings Hammer Healthy Habits is Back!
Ready to see your teammates take on trivia from the OrthoCincy experts? Kings Hammer Healthy Habits presented by OrthoCincy is back for season 2 with new episodes on our Facebook, Instagram and X pages. We’re putting our players health knowledge to the test this season! Check out our feature each month on our social pages for trivia that can help you perform better on & off the pitch.
Players Getting Involved: KHA Cincinnati North Girls
We want to give a shout out to our KHA Cincinnati North G13 ladies for their recent involvement in local community programs. Last month, these girls got together to organize materials for the Illumi-Nite, a service project organized by KeepGoing25 where youth show up for others by placing luminary displays at the homes of people in need of support and love. Click here to learn more about KeepGoing25.
They also participated in the Girls on the Run 5k in Downtown Cincinnati. Girls on the Run’s mission is to inspire individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Click here to learn more about Girl’s on the Run.
We love seeing our players give back to their community. Way to get out and get involved, ladies!
Kickin’ off the Holiday Season with COE 3v3 Holiday Classic
It’s the MOST wonderful time of the year! We had a fabulous time kicking off the holiday season at Town & Country at this year’s COE 3v3 Holiday Classic, scoring goals and smiling big! Thank you to all of our teams, staff and volunteers who made this event possible. Congratulations to all of our champions and finalists!
November Education: Looking Back on the Year
The holiday season is upon us and the new year is approaching. Most of our Kings Hammer teams have concluded their seasons, providing the ideal time to reflect on the journey through 2024 for all of us. This year has provided opportunities for growth, learning, and countless memorable moments. Here are some areas I hope that all of our families, coaches, players, and staff can reflect on and appreciate from this past year.
Team Spirit, Respect, and Unity: Respect and Unity, two of Kings Hammers Core Values, have been a key emphasis throughout the year. Teams and individuals have truly embodied the spirit of unity and camaraderie. Whether it’s cheering each other on during matches or supporting one another through challenges, the sense of community within our program has been strong. These bonds extend beyond the field, fostering friendships and a supportive environment for all.
Growth and Development: While every Kings Hammer player will be moving on their on path to development, one of the most rewarding aspects of youth sports is witnessing the growth and development of each player. Whether it is mastering new skills, improving their teamwork, growing stronger or faster, or even making new friends, each player has shown remarkable progress. It is inspiring to see the dedication and hard work of players on and off the field.
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Lauren Flax named United Soccer Coaches All American
Congratulations to ECNL G06/07 player Lauren Flax on being named United Soccer Coaches All-American following her fall high school season! Following her graduation from Anderson, Lauren Flax is continuing her soccer and academic career at Liberty University. Congrats, Lauren!
GK Union Save of the Month
Two saves with cat like reflexes helped propel our two winners of the Kings Hammer GK Union Save of the Month for November. Congratulations to Gavin from Kings Hammer Cincinnati and Isabella from Kings Hammer Swan City on their outstanding saves to keep the opponent off the board!
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 spring 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.
BRAND NEW KINGS HAMMER FAN GEAR!
Celebrate the New Year with some awesome new merch! We’ve added new fan gear to our Kings Hammer Shop that you’re sure to love! Now with extended sizing, we have Kings Hammer t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more available at shop.KingsHammer.com. Check it out now!