Welcome to the Kings Hammer May Newsletter! This edition features Supplemental Tryouts, 2023/2024 Tryouts, Summer Camps, FCC Kings Hammer Family Night, Wil Cagle Named Academy Cincinnati South Director, Spring Event Wrap-Up, KHFC Seasons Underway, 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.

Supplemental Tryouts in Greater Cincinnati

Are you or someone you know still looking for a team?

Kings Hammer will be holding Supplemental Tryouts June 5th & 6th for our Academy(U10-U19), Premier(U10-U19), & Juniors(U7-U9) Programs in Greater Cincinnati!

SCHEDULE:

• U7 / U8 / U9: Monday, June 5th from 5-6:30pm
• U10 / U11 / U12: Tuesday, June 6th from 5-6:30pm
• U13 / U14: Monday, June 5th from 6:30-8pm
• U15 / U16 / U17 / U19: Tuesday, June 6th: 6:30-8pm

LOCATIONS:

• Premier & Juniors Xenia @ Eakle Soccer Complex
• Academy Cincinnati North, Premier & Juniors Lebanon @ Warren County Sports Park Turf B
• Premier & Juniors Sycamore @ Weller Park
• Academy Cincinnati South, Premier & Juniors Wilder, and Premier & Juniors Union @ Town & Country

Click here to register now for the 2023/2024 Tryouts!

2023/2024 Tryouts Continue in Lexington & Versailles!

The 2023/2024 tryouts in Lexington & Versailles continue this week and next week. If you have not registered through PlayMetrics yet, click the links below to register now. If you are not able to attend tryouts please communicate with your Program Director so they are aware. ALL current players must register through PlayMetrics to be placed on a team. Click here for instructions on how to check your tryout registration in PlayMetrics. Please double-check that your email and phone number is correct in the PlayMetrics system, this is the contact information we use when making an offer. Please click here on instructions on how to update your contact information in PlayMetrics.

**Please note we are utilizing a new tryout feature within our PlayMetrics system, so you may see coaches and directors on their phones or tablets during the tryout process.

Click the links below to view the tryout schedule, team fees, and to register:

Academy Bluegrass (U10-U19)

Premier Lexington (U10-U14) Premier Versailles (U10-U14)

Summer Camps Begin June 6th!

Looking for an opportunity to stay sharp this Summer?

Register today for the Kings Hammer Summer Camp Series! Camps will be offered at our Xenia, North, Sycamore, Central, South, Lexington, and Versailles locations beginning June 6th and running through July 27th.

For more information on Summer Camps and to register click here.

FC Cincinnati Kings Hammer Family Night – July 15th

Save the Date! All Kings Hammer friends and families can now take advantage of Special Club Partner ticket pricing for: FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SCSaturday, 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 receive please email info@kingshammer.com.
• Walkout kid and on-field experience opportunities are available! Names will be randomly selected from the submitted forms: Click to sign up now!

Help Kings Hammer set the youth soccer night club attendance record and purchase your tickets today!

Kings Hammer Announces Wil Cagle Academy Cincinnati South Program Director

COVINGTON, KY (May 10, 2023) – Kings Hammer Soccer Club is excited to announce Wil Cagle as the Kings Hammer Academy Cincinnati South Program Director. Wil most recently served as the Premier North Program Director and is currently the Kings Hammer Club Education Director. He holds a USSF ‘A’ License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, and a USSF National Youth License. Wil has been coaching for over 34 years with high school, college, and club experience. He was also on the Kentucky Youth Soccer ODP staff and the Ohio South USSF Coaching Education staff. “I am looking forward to working with the coaches, players, and families who make up the Academy Cincinnati South Program and continuing the tradition of excellence in player development and competitive play that the Kings Hammer Academy Program has come to represent in the greater Cincinnati area,” Wil Cagle, Kings Hammer Academy Cincinnati South Program Director. “Wil is going to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Academy Cincinnati South Program. We look forward to seeing the impact he will have in the program, specifically with the coaches and players due to his background in coach and player education,” Paul Nicholson, Kings Hammer Midwest Executive Director.

Spring Event Series Wrap-Up

We wrapped up our Spring Event Series with our Blue Chip Showcase & Crown Challenge! Over the course of the two Blue Chip Showcase weekends, we hosted a record number 726 teams from over 230 clubs around the country and Canada, over 400 College coaches, and 400 referees. We hosted nearly 1,100 games at the two main complexes over the course of 6 days. During the Crown Challenge weekend, we hosted 592 teams from over 100 clubs from around the region as well as 200 referees. We hosted 970 games at the two main complexes over the course of 3 days. We appreciate everyones understanding and flexibility with any logistical challenges throughout both events. We look forward to our Fall Events that will kick off in August with the Battle in the Bluegrass! Special thank you to our event sponsors: Nike, Trophy Awards, and PYB Sports!

Louise Guidugli Selected for U.S. U14 National Talent ID Camp

Congratulations to KH G09 ECNL member Louise Guidugli on receiving an invitation to participate in U.S. Soccer’s U14 National Talent ID Camp. Featuring 36 players selected out of a national pool of 224 players who attended Mini Regional Camps, the National Camp took place May 22nd-27th. Over the week long camp, the girls were divided into two teams of 18 players and scrimmaged each other twice. The goal of the camp was to introduce players to the culture of the U.S. National Team, including topics such as style of play and principles. Ultimately the camp provided players with the opportunity to be evaluated for call-ups to future age groups. Louise is the only player out of Greater Cincinnati to receive this call up opportunity. We are excited for Louise to continue her success on the pitch with the U.S. Youth National Teams.

USL2 & USLW 2023 Seasons Underway!

Kings Hammer FC USL League Two and the USL Women’s League kicked off their seasons earlier this month. All home matches will be played at Xavier University’s Corcoran Field. This will be a very family friendly environment for everyone in the club to enjoy and we encourage players, parents, coaches, and staff to attend these games to cheer on our USL2 and USLW teams. For more information click here!

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GK Union Save of the Month

Congratulations to Jena G. of our KH G08 ECNL RL team and Rohan M. Of our KH Sycamore B10 Premier team for being named the April GK Union Saves of the Month! 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 or share on Twitter using the hashtag #KingsHammer. 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.

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