Pre-Elite Northern Kentucky (U10-U12)
About
Pre-Elite is our soccer development program for promising young players that aims to provide a high-quality competitive experience for players are the develop their skills and prepare to progress to the next level of competition.
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 | Greater Cincinnati Pre-Elite Director U10-U12
michaelr@kingshammer.comThe 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 Northern Kentucky Boys & Girls 2025/2026 Tryout Schedule |
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Birth Year |
Age Group |
Date |
Time & Location |
Date |
Time & Location |
| 2016 | U10 | May 14th | 5-6:20pm @ NKU Stadium | May 15th | 5-6:20pm @ NKU Stadium |
| 2015 | U11 | May 14th | 6:20-7:40pm @ NKU Stadium | May 15th | 6:20-7:40pm @ NKU Stadium |
| 2014 | U12 | May 14th | 7:40-9pm @ NKU Stadium | May 15th | 7:40-9pm @ NKU Stadium |
NKU Stadium – Parking in Lot S on Harriet Ave. Highland Heights, KY |
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Players will be notified within 48 hours of the final tryouts by email and/or phone call. Player will have 24 hours from the time the offers are made to accept or decline their position through email and pay a non-refundable deposit with Kings Hammer Soccer Club. Once accepted and paid, the player’s roster spot is held.
Coach & Director will reach out to teams with notification on what to expect before the season begins. Coach will then set up a team meeting the first week of the season.
| Birth Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
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| Team | U5 | U6 | U7 | U8 | U9 | U10 | U11 | U12 | U13 | U14 | U15 | U16 | U17 | U18 | U19 |
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“.
- 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.
- Click the edit icon (pencil icon) next to the current card on file to open the “Update Auto Payment” window.
- 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.
’25/’26 Fees Coming Soon!
Program Information: |
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| Pre-Elite League | |||
| High US Licensed Professional Coach | |||
| Fall: August -November | Spring: February-May | |||
| Training 3x Week | |||
| Winter Training Included | |||
| Playing on Turf & Grass | |||
| 6 Events: 2 Travel Events, 2 Pre-Elite Events, & 2 Local Events | |||
Access To: |
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| GK Director | Goalkeeper Trainings (2x week) | ||
| Game Film & Analytics Platform | Winter Training Opportunities | ||
All-Inclusive Fees Include: |
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| Leagues Fees | League Member Fees | ||
| Referee Fees | Administrative Fees | ||
| Support Staff Fees | Coach Fees | ||
| Facility Fees | Curriculum Education Fees | ||
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 2025/2026 SEASON.
The 2025/2026 Season will be the first 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.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE UNIFORM ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
Please email lori@kingshammer.com with any questions regarding uniforms.
Pre-Elite Northern Kentucky Boys 2025/2026 Coaches |
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Age Group |
Birth Year |
Team Name |
Coach |
License |
| U10 | 2016 | KH Northern Kentucky Elite 1 B16 | Jacob Johnson | USSF C – Candidate |
| U10 | 2016 | KH Northern Kentucky Elite 2 B16 | Brandon Miranda | USSF C |
| U11 | 2015 | KH Northern Kentucky Elite 1 B15 | Charlie Perciful | USSF A – Candidate |
| U11 | 2015 | KH Northern Kentucky Elite 2 B15 | MJ Upchurch | USSF D – Candidate |
| U12 | 2014 | KH Northern Kentucky Elite 1 B14 | Charlie Perciful | USSF A – Candidate |
| U12 | 2014 | KH Northern Kentucky Elite 2 B14 | Ian Manahan | USSF C |
Pre-Elite Northern Kentucky Girls 2025/2026 Coaches |
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Age Group |
Birth Year |
Team Name |
Coach |
License |
| U10 | 2016 | KH Northern Kentucky Elite 1 G16 | MJ Upchurch | USSF D – Candidate |
| U10 | 2016 | KH Northern Kentucky Elite 2 G16 | Jacob Johnson | USSF C – Candidate |
| U11 | 2015 | KH Northern Kentucky Elite 1 G15 | Will Taylor | USSF C |
| U11 | 2015 | KH Northern Kentucky Elite 2 G15 | Brandon Miranda | USSF C |
| U12 | 2014 | KH Northern Kentucky Elite 1 G14 | Will Taylor | USSF C |
| U12 | 2014 | KH Northern Kentucky Elite 2 G14 | Taylor Nuncio | USSF Grassroots |
Pre-Elite Northern Kentucky 2025/2026 Support Staff |
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Title |
Coach |
License |
| Elite Goalkeeper Director | Garrett Loehr | USSF D – Candidate, USC ANGK |
| National Goalkeeper Director | Lou Liberatore | USSF B, USSF GK C |
| Director of Video Analysis | Octavia Saunders | USSF C |
