September Newsletter 2025

Welcome to the Kings Hammer September Newsletter! This edition features Supplemental Tryouts, Elite’s Aniah Zembrodt’s USYNT Call Up, a piece from our National Technical Director about Player Report Cards & Self-Reflection, 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.

We’re Holding Supplemental Tryouts

Tell your friends! We’re looking for players in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area to join our Juniors, Pre-Academy, and Academy programs! For more information, times, and to register, select from the links below:

Juniors (U7 – U9)

Pre-Academy (U10 – U12)

Academy (U13 – U19)

Want to Make the Calls? Become a Referee!

Learn more about the game you love, make some extra money, and stay fit by becoming a referee this fall! First Time Referees can get certified through the U.S. Soccer’s Learning Center and attend their in person courses at these upcoming dates!

Get Certified in South Ohio – Register at OSSRC.com

Thursday, November 13th – Cincinnati, OH

Get Certified in Northern Kentucky – Register at KYReferee.com

Saturday, October 12th – Verona, KY

Kings Hammer is partnering with Coaches’ Voice

Kings Hammer Soccer Club is proud to announce a new partnership with Coaches’ Voice Academy, a world-class coaching education platform, as part of a major investment in the continued development and support of its coaching staff.

Kings Hammer’s collaboration with Coaches’ Voice will offer coaches and staff exclusive access to an expansive learning library. Foundational session plans, tactical masterclasses, scouting insights, and advanced coaching education resources will now be integrated into Kings Hammer’s curriculum to enhance coaching strategies, player development, and learning culture.

“This partnership with Coaches’ Voice will empower all of our coaches with world-class resources so they can continue to lead, inspire, and develop our players with confidence and creativity,” said Bronson Gambale, Kings Hammer National Technical Director. “The content from Coaches’ Voice supports our goal of helping coaches grow and creating better learn experiences across every level of our club.”

Through this collaboration, Kings Hammer will provide:

Full access to Coaches’ Voice Academy for all staff coaches
Tailored learning journeys with session planning tools and real-world examples
Professional growth opportunities, including webinars and coaching community forums
A shared learning environment that connects local coaches to global best practices

The partnership officially launched on August 1st, 2025, at which time all Kings Hammer coaching staff were granted access. To explore Coaches’ Voice Academy, visit: https://learning.coachesvoice.com

Aniah Zembrodt Called Up to U-15 USYNT Camp

Congratulations to Kings Hammer Elite player Aniah Zembrodt on her invitation to and participation in the U-15 US Soccer Girls Youth National Team Training Camp this month! After a full season of hard work and attending regional camps in the 2024/2025 season, Aniah was one of 8 defenders invited out to train with the U-15 USYNT in Chula Vista, CA. The players in this camp will begin to form the core of the team that will attempt to qualify for the 2027 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Aniah announced the news on her socials, writing, “I’m honored and excited to announce my Call Up to the US U15 GNT training camp with head coach Vanessa Mann. I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue pursuing my dream!” She set out to California on September 8th for a week of training, team bonding, and sun. Aniah said of the experience, “[I’m] so grateful for the opportunity and such a blessing to be able to play with such a great group of girls. Thank you USYNT for giving me this amazing opportunity!”

Elite Girls director Paul Hennessey spoke on the experience for Aniah, explaining, “We are so proud of Aniah for her continued success – she has come a long way in a short space of time all down to her relentless approach, dedication and her teammates!”

The club is so incredibly proud of all of Aniah’s continued hard work and success. We are excited to see where this journey takes you. Congratulations, Aniah!

Click here to read the full press release from US Soccer.

Pre-Elite Girls are named Nike Cup Champions

We want to recognize our Pre-Elite NKY G14-1 team on their fantastic performance in St Louis at the Nike Cup of Champions this year! These ladies scored 13 goals for the weekend, only giving up one. Each one of them gave it their one hundred percent, and it earned them the Champion title in their bracket at the tournament, a 2026 Premier SuperCopa qualifier event. Congratulations on a job well done, ladies!

KH Elite’s Sara, Aubrey, and Riley are Called Up

Join us in congratulating Sara Ganim, Aubrey Blakely, and Riley Johnson on their invitation to and participate in the US Soccer Girls Youth Nation Team Regional ID Center in Indianapolis earlier this month.

Elite Girls Director Paul Hennessey was elated for the girls following the announcement, writing, “[I’m] proud of Aubrey, Sara and Riley for getting called up to the USYNT Regional ID center … excited to see them show what they can do and for them being recognized for all of their hard work!”

We’re so excited that each of you were able to take advantage of this incredible opportunity to showcase your skills. Way to go, ladies!

Kings Hammer takes the Cincy Challenge

We brought together teams from around the midwest for an unforgettable weekend of competition and soccer fun at this years’ Cincy Challenge. Take a look back at a few of the many awesome moments from the event with us!

We also want to congratulate our 5 Kings Hammer teams that made it to the finals at the 2025 Cincy Challenge this weekend. We love to see each team finding their groove together, and how each of you continue to represented the club. Congratulations, everyone!

Pre-Elite Director Michael Ratliff Discusses Benefits of Age Group Training

This month, we caught up with Pre-Elite director Michael Ratliff to learn more about their unique Monday night training sessions at CHCA’s Lindner Family Stadium Complex. Check out the video below to hear him break down the Monday night age-group training and discuss the benefits it provides to both players and staff.

From The National Technical Desk: Player Report Cards & Self-Reflection

At Kings Hammer, we believe development goes beyond practices and games. True growth happens when players are given the chance to reflect, take ownership, and connect with their coaches and families. Our Player Report Cards are designed to support exactly that.

Kings Hammer is unique because we can track progress at both the individual and club-wide level. Every player benefits from a shared curriculum and teaching methodology across our network, creating the best possible environment for growth.

What are Player Report Cards?

Each season, both players and coaches complete evaluations that spark meaningful dialogue. Players rate themselves using a traffic light system (Green for exceeding expectations, Yellow for meeting expectations, Red for areas needing improvement), while coaches provide detailed feedback with strengths, areas to improve, and action steps. This will come through Playmetrics & live in your forms tab.

By comparing both perspectives, players see where their self-view aligns with their coach’s. This creates space for honest reflection, technical goal setting, and conversations that keep development at the center of the journey.

Why it Matters?

Report cards are not about stats. They focus on players being teachable, resilient, proactive, and team-oriented. They also highlight technical growth such as first touch, passing, striking, communication, and decision making. Then layers alongside mental, physical, and emotional qualities. Together, with coaches guiding, players striving, and families supporting, we can create an environment where every player grows to their fullest potential.

I look forward to seeing these reflections in action and watching our players continue to take ownership of their development. Go Kings Hammer!

– Bronson Gambale, KH National Technical Director

Bringing Home Hardware at the Cincinnati Champions Cup

Our teams had a blast putting their skills to the test at the Cincinnati Champions Cup this month, and we had so much fun watching the action! Congratulations to our 6 KH Juniors, Pre-Academy, and Academy teams that were named Champions and Finalists at this years’ Cincinnati Champions Cup. Way to get the job done!

GK Union Save of the Month

We’re diving head first into the new season! Congratulations to our first GK Union Save of the Month winners of the 2025-2026 season, Gavin and Allison. Way 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 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.

REP YOUR CLUB WITH OUR KINGS HAMMER GEAR

Whether you’re out on the town or on the sidelines, represent your club wherever you go! Now with extended sizing, we have Kings Hammer t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more available at shop.KingsHammer.com. Check it out now!