February Newsletter 2024
Welcome to the Kings Hammer Murfreesboro February Newsletter! This edition features KHM Club Night at NSC, Premier Coaches Meeting, KHM G11 Premier 1 Crowned Champions, Spring Adult Recreational Registration, TSSA Rec Referee Orange Badge Program, Keeper Wars, and more! If you have a player, coach, or team to be highlighted in future newsletters, please send photos and stories to claire@kingshammer.com. Each newsletter will be posted on our website as well as our social pages.
KHM Club Night at NSC
Kings Hammer Murfreesboro families are invited to attend the Nashville SC vs. LA Galaxy match on Sunday, March 10th with special discounted ticket pricing.
KHM Night Details:
- Sunday, March 10th, 2:00PM kick-off
- Special KHM ticket price of $25 (+ fevo fees)
- Must purchase tickets by this Saturday, March 2nd to receive the discounted price
- Stay and support our KHM Premier teams as they play on the pitch after the game!
Join us for KHM Night at NSC by purchasing your tickets today!
Click here to purchase tickets now!
Premier Coaches Meeting
Last week KHM coaches gathered for a coaches education session, with an emphasis on providing the best experience to our players and their families. National Technical Director, Bronson Gambale, was in attendance to present and provide valuable insight. We’re looking forward to our upcoming spring season! Also – Congratulations to our 2023 Coach of the Year, Scott Hughes. Next time you see Coach Scott, be sure to say congrats! 👏👏
KHM G11 Premier 1 Crowned Champions
Congrats to our KHM G11 Premier 1 team for coming home Champions from the Rush Union Cup in Atlanta, GA! Great work girls and Coach Lauren.
Adult Recreational Registration Closing Soon
Registration for the 2024 Spring Adult Recreational Season closes this Thursday, February 29th! New for the spring 2024 season, teams and individuals can register.
Click here for more information and to register!
TSSA Rec Referee Orange Badge Program
We are happy to let you know about a special program available in Tennessee for children 13 years old and under to referee recreational games through the Orange Badge Program.
The Tennessee State Referee Rec Program is a two-year program. The cost to register is $110.00 for two years and also includes a referee uniform (jersey, shorts and socks). To complete the program the candidate would need to complete on-line lessons and then attend an in-person field training session, usually lasting 2-3 hours. Once complete, they will only be able to referee small sided in-house rec games.
Please note that the TSRP Rec program is specific to each club. Participants will operate within their designated club, with the club hosting the course. Additional volunteers from the club will assist with instruction, provide leadership, and review local recreational rules.
To register for the clinic, candidates must sign up through tnsoccer.org or by clicking here. Click on ‘Find Clinics’ and then ‘Become or recertify as a non-USSF Game Official’. During registration, you will need to input the Invitation Code (RecRef18).
Clinic Details:
- Date: March 9th
- Time: 12pm – 3pm
- Location: Richard Siegel Soccer Park
- Instructor: Don Barnett
- Invitation Code: RecRef18
Registration Cut-Off Date: March 4th (This is the final day to register for the clinic, as online lessons must be completed before the in-person field training. If an extension is needed, please inform me.)
Keeper Wars
Congrats to our 3 Kings Hammer Murfreesboro players who placed at Keeper Wars Ink last week. Congratulations Kelton Russel, Reagan Denton and Izzy Kinsman on a job well done!
Spring Events
We look forward to seeing everyone at our events this Spring! Bash in Boro will be held on April 12th-14th & the Orion Cup will be held on May 10th-12th!
February Education: Let’s Discuss Gratitude
Throughout February, our partners at Soccer Parenting have been focusing on the theme of “Gratitude” in youth soccer. Kings Hammer supports this idea because we believe gratitude is foundational to our desire to build a strong community within our club and continue to develop an environment in which youth athletes can thrive.
Gratitude is a powerful quality that can transform our perspective and enhance our soccer experience in countless ways. Gratitude is positivity and being grateful for the things, people, and experiences in our lives. It is the feeling of appreciation and thankfulness. It rises in the desire to return kindness and joy to others.
Whether you’re a parent supporting your child’s passion, a coach shaping young minds, or a player chasing your dreams, we are fortunate to have soccer in our lives. So, our first step should be to reflect and appreciate the privilege and opportunities it presents.
Click here to read more about how you can practice Gratitude on our Education Page!
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