Pre-ECNL Cincinnati South

About

The mission of the Kings Hammer Elite Program is to offer one of the most advanced developmental environments available in the nation, catering to players aged U10 to U19. This program delivers elite-level coaching, high level facilities, and competitive opportunities to its participants.  

Our teams compete at the highest levels, notably in the prestigious ECNL (Elite Clubs National League) and ECNL-RL Leagues, facing off against top national opponents. Additionally, our players will showcase their abilities throughout the year, providing valuable exposure to collegiate and US Soccer Developmental Staff. Kings Hammer’s Elite Program strives to prepare players for success at the highest levels of competition while fostering their growth as individuals both on and off the field. 

Kings Hammer Elite has produced players that have went on and played at the state, regional, national, collegiate, and professional levels. 

Thank you for your interest in Kings Hammer Soccer Club. 

KHSC is proud of the professional management team assembled to lead players and parents into the future. If you want to be the best, try out for the best! Please reach out to the program director listed below if you have any questions.

For tryout questions please reach out to the program director:
Michael Ratliff | Pre-Elite Program Director
michaelr@kingshammer.com
For the 2024/2025 season, Kings Hammer will follow US Youth Soccer guidelines and will organize its teams by birth year. Interested players must register based on their birth year. 
The Kings Hammer philosophy for forming teams is as follows:

Our team forming philosophy revolves around our evaluation process which is tailored to each individual player within our club. Continuously assessing player’s strengths, weaknesses, and developmental needs allows us to determine the most conducive environment for their growth. Through various evaluation methods employed year-round, we meticulously track each player’s progress and tailor action plans accordingly. This could entail providing guest playing opportunities across different tiers within the club, ensuring players are placed where they can thrive and maximize their potential. Our commitment lies in creating personalized pathways that foster both individual and team success.

Pre-Elite Cincinnati South Tryouts for the 2024/2025 Season have concluded. If you are interested in joining a team, please contact the Program Director above.

Tryouts for the 2024/2025 Season have concluded. If you are interested in joining a team, please contact the Program Director above.

Birth Year
Team
2020
U5
2019
U6
2018
U7
2017
U8
2016
U9
2015
U10
2014
U11
2013
U12
2012
U13
2011
U14
2010
U15
2009
U16
2008
U17
2007
U18
2006
U19
Birth Year202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006
TeamU5U6U7U8U9U10U11U12U13U14U15U16U17U18U19
Kings Hammer Fees

Fees are based on a FULL soccer year and are all-inclusive with no additional fees added, uniforms and travel are not included.

All fees are non-refundable once paid.
Deposit is required to hold a player’s spot.

Failure to remain current on your financial obligations to Kings Hammer will result in the player being removed from training and games until all financial commitments are up to date.

If joining Kings Hammer after the start of the season fees are subject to change.

UPDATE CREDIT CARD INFO

In order to update the credit card on file for auto-payment, please follow the steps below:

Note: Only the billing account owner of the subscription can update the payment method on the subscription.  If you are not the billing account owner of the subscription and need to update the payment method please have the billing account owner follow the instructions in the article “Sharing Registration Payments with Another Family Contact“.

  1. As a Player Contact, navigate to Club Programs in the left-hand menu and click the ‘Registrations’ tab, followed by the appropriate registration to open the subscription details.
  2. Click the edit icon (pencil icon) next to the current card on file to open the “Update Auto Payment” window.
  3. Enter the new card information, or choose a card from your list of “Saved Cards” and save the changes.

The updated payment method will be charged when you make a manual payment, or a make scheduled automatic payment for this specific registration.

Note: Each registration must be updated separately with the new payment method.

Pre-ECNL Cincinnati South 2024/2025 Team Fees

Age Group/Birth Year

Fee

Deposit

8 Installments

U10(2015) $2,150 $300 $231.25
U11(2014) $2,350 $300 $256.25
U12(2013) $2,450 $300 $268.75

U10-U12 

Team Structure 

  • Full time professional coach & Team Administrator 
    • U10- 7v7  
    • U11 & U12- 9v9  
  • Teams formed through a tryout process 
  • Uniform cost NOT included in player registration fee 
  • Access to game film
  • Referee Fees Included 
  • Wording in email why-because we have new platform 

Training  

  • 3 practices per week August- November (fall) & March-May (Spring) including weekly session where North/South teams train together in neutral location 
  • 2 practices per week starting Mid-February  
  • Goalkeeper training during fall and spring season 
  • All training outdoors weather permitting.

Leagues 

  • 1-2 per season including Pre ECNL-League (dependent on age group) 
  • Referee fees included in player registration. 

Events 

  • 4-5 tournaments (dependent on age group) 

Locations 

  • South Academy fields – NKY/Greater Cincinnati 
  • North and South teams will practice x1 night per week together at a neutral location.  

Kings Hammer asks each family to volunteer 4 hours during the year at a Kings Hammer hosted event. 

Kings Hammer Parent Perspective Before Joining

SOCCER VILLAGE IS THE OFFICIAL UNIFORM PROVIDER FOR THE 2024/2025 SEASON.

The 2024/2025 Season will be the second year in a two-year uniform cycle. It is recommended that all new players purchase kits immediately following tryouts in order to receive them in time for your first game.

*Please note that U5-U6 do not need to purchase a uniform kit – shirts are included in the registration fee.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE UNIFORM ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

Please email lori@kingshammer.com with any questions regarding uniforms.

Pre-Elite Cincinnati South Boys 2024/2025 Coaches

AGE GROUP

BIRTH YEAR

TEAM NAME

COACH

U10 2015 KHE1 Cincinnati South B15 Chris Kaylor
U11 2014 KHE1 Cincinnati South B14 Ryan Gray
U12 2013 KHE1 Cincinnati South B13 Ryan Gray

 

Pre-Elite Cincinnati South Girls 2024/2025 Coaches

AGE GROUP

BIRTH YEAR

TEAM NAME

COACH

U10 2015 KHE1 Cincinnati South G15 Will Taylor
U11 2014 KHE1 Cincinnati South G14 Will Taylor
U12 2013 KHE1 Cincinnati South G13 Taylor Nuncio

Contacts

Michael Ratliff | Pre-Elite Program Director
michaelr@kingshammer.com
Bronson Gambale | National Technical Director
bgambale@kingshammer.com
Louis Liberatore | Goalkeeper Director
louis@kingshammer.com

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