Welcome to the Kings Hammer July Newsletter! This edition features, Team Training Begins August 5th, Juniors Registration Open, KH Family Night at FCC, Save of the Year Winners, 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.

Team Training Begins August 5th

Team training begins Monday, August 5th, for the U7-U14 age groups. Training schedules have been entered in to the PlayMetrics system. As we had into the new season we have provided a few helpful PlayMetrics links below:

• How to add additional family contacts to your account
• Adding the PlayMetrics app to your mobile device
• Using PlayMetrics as a Parent or Player

All players in the club will also have access to the Techne Futbol App. Existing player profiles have been updated for the 24/25 Season. New players should have received an email notification to set up a profile. The Techne App is the first of its kind, delivering unique weekly technical sessions with options for players of all levels. Techne emphasizes spending time in deep practice, focused on mastering basic repetitions and challenging the mind and body on a regular basis to perform skills more quickly, cleanly, and efficiently. For more information on Techne Futbol, click here to visit their website. If you have any questions regarding your Techne Futbol account please email  support@technefutbol.com.

As we begin the fall season, we also want to remind parents that we have secured a membership to the Soccer Parent Resource Center for all the parents and coaches in the club. At the Soccer Parent Resource Center, you will find monthly webinars for parents, articles, and interviews with tips and advice, guidance and support, and much more to help you support your child in soccer. To gain access to your free membership and all the great content at SoccerParentResourceCenter.com simply follow this link to register: Click here to create your account

Kings Hammer’s Chris Brady discusses Juniors Program

Registration is open for our U5/U6 and U7 Juniors Program this fall season! With no tryout required, we welcome all members of our community looking to begin their soccer journey. If you or someone you know maybe interested, click here for more information!

Kings Hammer Celebrated the New Season at Family Night with FCC!

Thank you to everyone that attended the FC Cincinnati Kings Hammer Family Night on Saturday, July 13th! It was great to see our Kings Hammer players walk out with the FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC players, hang out on the sidelines at warm ups, hold the banner for center circle activation, and cheer from the stands with their friends and family! We hope everyone had a great night and enjoyed their time at the game.

Save of the Year Winners

Last month, Kings Hammer announced the 2023-2024 season winners of the Aubrey Kingsbury Save of the Year Award! Congratulations again to Riley Johnson from KH Pre-ECNL G12 and Brian Meyer from KH ECNL RL B09. Your courage and bravery in the goal did not go unnoticed as you represented the GK Union this season! Here’s to another great season for the GK Union!

GK Union Save 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 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.

Kings Hammer Wraps Up Summer Camps

Thank you to everyone that participated in the 2024 Summer Camps! We had a blast this summer and are proud of the work everyone put in. We hope everyone has a great fall season and we look forward to seeing you back at our next camp!

KH ECNL Player Parker Byland invited to Conference Cup

Congratulations to KH ECNL B06/07 player Parker Byland on his invitation to participate in the ECNL Boys Conference Cup this year! Parker went to California to be one of 90 of the nations top players from the 2006 and 2007 age group featured in the event. Congratulations, Parker!

KH Player at Midwest Regional ID Camp

Shoutout to KH ECNL B10 player, Jaxon Morgan, on his selection to represent KY ODP this past weekend at the Midwest Regional ID camp! Congrats, Jaxon, keep up the awesome work!

July Education: The Benefits of Community Within Our Teams

Youth soccer isn’t just about wins and losses; if that were the case every game day would see half the teams and players accomplish nothing.  Instead, it’s about the many things that young players can carry with them long after the game ends or they stop playing.  Character development, resilience, confidence, humility, and lifelong friendships…becoming better humans!

As parents and coaches, we can help our players build these attributes by fostering a sense of community around their team. Research has shown that being involved in something which provides athletes with a sense of community can lead to members feeling a sense of belonging, attachment, and interest in common goals or values, and increase their chances of success.

Building a strong community within youth soccer is like nurturing the roots of a flourishing tree. But it is not something that will be created by accident.  Building community does require some action from everyone involved.  Here are three key areas to explore:

Creating a Positive Environment:

• Parents: When parents actively engage with the soccer community, they contribute to a positive atmosphere. Their support, encouragement, and enthusiasm matter. Cheering from the sidelines, attending games, and celebrating small victories all foster a sense of community.
• Players: For young athletes, feeling part of a supportive community enhances their overall experience. It’s not just about the game; it’s about the camaraderie, shared goals, and friendships formed on and off the field.
• Coaches: Coaches play a pivotal role in shaping the environment. They set the tone for respect, teamwork, and inclusivity. When coaches prioritize community-building, players thrive.

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Kings Hammer Merch Available Now!

The new season is just around the corner and were adding some Kings Hammer Merch you’re sure to love! We have new spring items for Kings Hammer and Kings Hammer Bluegrass available now at shop.KingsHammer.com. Check it out now!

Kings Hammer Photo and Video Shoot Interest Form

Interested in participating in a future photo or video shoot for Kings Hammer SC? Open to parents and players, we just ask a few quick questions to help us gauge interest and learn more about you. Please fill out the form below with your information and sample photos. Your submission will be held on file for potential club photo or video opportunities!

Click here to fill out the Kings Hammer Photo and Video Shoot Interest Form now!