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.com
For the 2025/2026 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 Northern Kentucky Boys & Girls 2025/2026 Tryout Schedule

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

Birth Year
Team
2021
U5
2020
U6
2019
U7
2018
U8
2017
U9
2016
U10
2015
U11
2014
U12
2013
U13
2012
U14
2011
U15
2010
U16
2009
U17
2008
U18
2007
U19
Birth Year202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007
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.

25’/26′ Fees Coming Soon!

Pre-Elite 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 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.

25’/26′ Coach Announcements Coming Soon!

Contacts

Michael Ratliff | Greater Cincinnati Pre-Elite Director U10-U12
michaelr@kingshammer.com
Bronson Gambale | National Technical Director
bgambale@kingshammer.com
Louis Liberatore | National Goalkeeper Director
louis@kingshammer.com

Locations

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