Kings Hammer Winter Juniors Camp Registration is Open Now

Kings Hammer is excited to share the news about our upcoming Winter Juniors Camp in Lexington, KY! This 6 week camp is the perfect way for new and young players who want to get started in soccer and level up their skills. 

Winter Juniors Camp (U5 – U9)

Our Juniors Camp is a player-centered program for new or young players that uses soccer as a tool to help kids reach various physical, cognitive, and psychosocial developmental milestones. This 6-week camp promotes self-confidence and fosters a love of the game through age-appropriate technical activities, fitness, and fun. Come join us this Winter!

Click here for more information & to register for our Juniors Camp

Gateway Showcase 2024 ID Camp

Gateway Showcase 2024 is right around the corner! As we prepare for the main event, the Gateway Showcase ID Camp is now open for registration. This is an opportunity for players, regardless of their participation in the Gateway Showcase, to train with and play in front of College coaches prior to the tournament. Players will be divided into teams and each assigned coaches who will work with their team in a training session and 60 minute game. The Women’s ID Camp will be held Thursday, November 14th and the Men’s will be held Thursday, November 21st. Spots for the Gateway Showcase ID Camp are limited so register today!

Click here for more information and to register!

KH Girls bring home gold from Tennessee

Bringing home the gold! Earlier this month, a handful of our teams traveled down to Murfreesboro, TN to compete in the 2024 Strikers Cup. A special congratulations to our G11 Academy team & Coach Chad Lashbrook on being crowned Champions at the event. We know you all worked hard throughout the weekend and are very proud. Congrats to all!

12 Days of Deals is Coming Soon…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Get ready for incredible gift ideas and exciting new products starting this Black Friday! Stay tuned each day for something special, available exclusively at the Kings Hammer Shop. Don’t miss out—kick off the holiday season with deals for everyone!

Click here to check out the Kings Hammer Shop!

Become US Soccer Referee Certified in Kentucky

Ready to make the calls? Kentucky Soccer Referee Association is holding 3 upcoming classes for first time referees to get certified in Kentucky!

• November 3rd – Alexandria, KY
• November 16th – Verona, KY
• December 14th – Alexandria, KY

The fall season is winding down, but this is a great opportunity for those from our Wilder and Union families to get jump start on their certification and be ready when the spring season starts!

Click here for more information and to get registered!

Blue Chip Juniors 2024

What a weekend! The 2024 Blue Chip Juniors tournament was held on October 11th to October 13th in the Greater Cincinnati area. We were treated to some beautiful weather, awesome competition and incredible goals. It was clear that everyone brought their ‘A’ game to Blue Chip Juniors this year, showing off skills, teamwork and scoring abilities every chance they had. Congratulations to all of our teams that were named Blue Chip Juniors Champions or Finalists! We had a ton of fun and we can’t wait for next year!

Check out the video below for more from the weekend at Blue Chip Juniors.

October Education:  Prioritizing Individual Player Development over Winning

In the world of youth soccer, the allure of winning can often overshadow the essential goal of fostering individual player development. Finding the sweet spot between nurturing individual talent and achieving team victories is a crucial, yet challenging, task. The true essence of youth sports lies in nurturing skills, confidence, and passion for the game. Here are some of the key points to “Grow Players.”

Skill Mastery Over Short-Term Success – Developing technical skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting creates a strong foundation for young players. While winning games is gratifying, mastering these skills ensures long-term success and enjoyment.

Building Confidence and Creativity – When players focus on individual growth, they become more confident in their abilities. This confidence translates into creativity on the field, where they’re not afraid to try new moves or strategies.

Lifelong Passion for the Game – A development-focused approach fosters a love for soccer that extends beyond the youth leagues. Players who feel competent and confident are more likely to continue playing and enjoying the game into adulthood.

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GK Union Save of the Month

Just in time for the Halloween season, our September 2024 GK Union Save of the Month is super wicked! Congratulations to Rylen K from Kings Hammer Cincinnati North and Liliana Morales from Kings Hammer Murfreesboro on your fantastic saves this month. Way to go to both of you!

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 spring 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.

KINGS HAMMER MERCH AVAILABLE NOW!

The new season is here and were adding some Kings Hammer Merch you’re sure to love! Now with extended sizing, we have Kings Hammer t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more available at shop.KingsHammer.com. Check it out now!