July Newsletter 2023
Welcome to the Kings Hammer Murfreesboro July Newsletter! This edition features Aubrey Kingsbury Save of the Year Winner, KHM G10 Premier at Rey Cup Iceland, Spring 2023 State Cup All-Tournament Team, Merchandise Package Deals, Summer Camps, Kings Hammer Family Night at FCC, Fall Recreational Soccer Start Dates, 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.
Abbi Siemer Named GK Union Save of the Year Winner
Congratulations once again to Abbi Siemer from KHM G08 Premier 1 for being selected as the Aubrey Kingsbury Save of the Year for the 2022/2023 Season! We had so many great saves from this past year and would like to congratulate everyone that was selected as the monthly winners as well! Great work Abbi!
KHM G10 Premier 1 Competing in the Rey Cup in Reykjavík, Iceland
Good luck to KHM G10 Premier 1 as they compete in the Rey Cup Iceland July 26th-30th! The girls had a surprise visit from former KH Murfreesboro striker Colleen Kennedy, who now plays professionally in Iceland. She joined our girls for the opening ceremony of the Rey Cup Iceland. Best of luck girls!!
Spring 2023 State Cup All-Tournament Team
Congrats to all our players who made the State Cup all Tournament Teams!
- Makenna Saling
- Caroline Bradley
- Arie Powers
- Madison McArdle
- Ezra Rosser
- Allie Jackson
- Avery Jackson
- Avery Garrido
- Lilly Rose
- Braxton Lange
- Kaeden Lindstead
- Arianna Ayala
- Chloe Cleveland
Kings Hammer Merchandise Package Deals
Select 1 of 4 unique merchandise packages, all at a great discounted price! Each of the 4 kits have a unique product selection that is great for the whole family! All orders include a free car magnet and a Kings Hammer sticker. Click the link below for more information and to purchase while supplies last!
Click here to shop our new Kings Hammer merchandise kits!
Summer Camps
Thank you to everyone that participated in the Kings Hammer Murfreesboro 2023 Summer Camps! We had a great turnout for our summer camps and enjoyed working with each of you. We hope to see you at our next camp!
FC Cincinnati Kings Hammer Family Night
Thank you to everyone that attended the FC Cincinnati Kings Hammer Family Night on Saturday, July 15th in Cincinnati! While the results didn’t go our way, we had a blast celebrating Kings Hammer Night with our Cincinnati families. It was great to see our players walk out with the players. We hope everyone had a fun night and enjoyed their time at the game.
Grassroots Coaching License
We were so excited to be joined by several of our parent coaches who spent time this past weekend working on their Grassroots Coaching License. Through Kings Hammer Murfreesboro, our parents get their course fee’s reimbursed as we raise the bar with coaching education in our community.
Fall Recreational Soccer Start Dates
- Little Strikers: August 19th-October 28th (8 sessions)
- Youth Rec League: July 31st-October 28th – training will begin the first week of August
- Adult Rec League: Starts August 24th and the draft will take place on August 3rd
July Education: 5 Steps to Prepare for the 2023/2024 Season
The new season is coming up very quickly. With that in mind we wanted to share the following tips to help parents and players be prepared on and off the field for a successful season.
Tip #1: Get Physical
Being ready for the new season means being ready to MOVE. Hopefully many of the players have been able to take advantage of the camp programs offered by There are a number of ways to get young athletes ready to be in top condition to perform in practice and in games.
- Cross Train- swimming, biking, pickleball, volleyball are all great activities to get you moving
- Running- not just jogging miles…sprinting, darting, changing directions – tag games are awesome
- Strength- YES, even young (U9+) players can work on getting stronger using basic Body Weight exercises. Here are some tips
- Get on the Ball- juggle, practice moves, organize small-sided games at home or at a park. Using Techne is also great and you can track your improvements
- Make it FUN- Engage the WHOLE family. Mom and Dan can participate, not just supervise!
Tip #2: Nutrition
Eating right is important in order to fuel the athlete for performance. But it can’t start the day before the game, or even the week of practice. It starts NOW. Time to put aside the summer picnic menu and focus on these simple guidelines:
- Balanced Diet- whole grain breads and cereals and lean proteins (chicken, fish, lean red meats) supported by lots of vegetables and fruits (think dark green and orange)
- Reduce Sugars- try to limit the sugary snacks and read labels, many “healthy” treats are loaded with extra sweets.
- Plan HEALTHY snacks- starting thinking and planning about pre-practice, pre-game, or even between game (tournament) snacks so that you are prepared with healthy, nutritious, and tasty options that your child will be excited to grab
- Hydrate- our bodies cannot perform without plenty of water. Start a habit of drinking 8-12 oz in the morning, prior to meals, and at night. As well as before, during and after activities.
Here are some additional Nutrition resources:
- 8 Gameday Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes
- 10 Food Athletes Should Eat
- 15 Healthy Recipes for Young Athletes
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Coaching Opportunities Available
Come join our growing team! Kings Hammer Murfreesboro is looking for caring and enthusiastic coaches to join our organization. Click here to fill out our coaching interest form.
