May Newsletter 2025

Welcome to the Kings Hammer Murfreesboro May Newsletter! This edition features State Cup Finalists, Finn’s Cup, Fall Youth Rec Registration Open, Summer Camps, KH Night at NSC, Orion Cup, 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.Fall Grassroots Registration Open!

State Cup Finalists

A big shoutout to two of our Kings Hammer Murfreesboro teams for their incredible performances in the Tennessee State Soccer Association State Cup!

Starting with our G08 ladies, they would defeat their semi-final opponent 2-1 on the path to the State Cup finals! After a tough battle our ladies would finish as finalists after a tough battle against the Chattanooga Red Wolves.

In another strong showing our G09 squad would go toe-to-toe with some of Tennessee’s best. After securing their spot in the finals, our girls would fall in a narrow 2-1 defeat, also finishing as Finalists!

We’re proud of both the G08 & G09 teams for a fantastic season! Great job, ladies!

Finn’s Cup 2025

The 2025 Finn’s Cup was a huge success bringing our Murfreesboro and Aris families together! Thanks to everyone who joined us this year. We look forward to continuing the legacy of Finn Gobelet though this fantastic event!

Fall Youth Rec Registration Now Open!

Youth Recreational registration is now open for the Fall season! Open to U5-U19 boys & girls, our youth programming offers a less challenging and competitive level, while still emphasizing learning and fun.

Click here for more information and to register today!

Summer Camps

Join us at Richard Siegel Sports Park for Kings Hammer Murfreesboro’s Summer Camp Series beginning July 7th. Learn some new soccer skills this summer with options for U7-U19 players.

For more information and to register, click here!

Kings Hammer Family Night at Nashville Soccer Club

Come celebrate the start of the new season this Saturday, May 31st at the Nashville Soccer Club match, for Kings Hammer Family Night.

Discounted tickets are available to Kings Hammer families, by clicking here!

Orion Cup

Thank you all for making the 3rd annual Orion Cup another incredible success! We were lucky with beautiful weather and blown away by the amazing talent on display all weekend long. Take a look back at some of the best moments from the 2025 Orion Cup. We had a great time hosting everyone and can’t wait to see you again next year!

May Education: Navigating Setbacks

I overslept this morning. The report due to my boss today is missing. My flight home got cancelled. I didn’t hit my quota this month. The promotion at work went to the other person. The dishwasher leaked water all over the kitchen. I wrecked the car last night. My company just announced more layoffs.

We all suffer setbacks in life. Some small and easy to manage. Some large and more life changing. Youth also face setbacks, disappointments, and failures throughout their lives. And if they play in a sport, they will likely suffer setbacks there as well…

Not having a good practice, or not being able to perform a desired move
Missing the game winning shot
Not making the desired team, or not making a team at all

This last one is timely, as the end of the Spring season often tends to provide more reflection on success and failure, achievements and setbacks. Many athletes have finished the Tryout/Team Formation portion of the club calendar and our older players are just beginning HS preseason and will be coming up on more tryouts for those teams.

So, how do we help them navigate and persevere through the ups-and-downs of soccer. Note the action is NAVIGATE, not AVOID. Like us, our children are going to suffer setbacks in their journey, whether we are ready for it or not. As parents, our goal should not be to protect them from setbacks, but rather to prepare them and help them grow from them.

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GK Union Save of the Month

Congratulations to Lauren from KH Cincinnati and Kamden from KH Swan City for being our April winners!

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 Murfreesboro Fan Gear

Gear up for the season! Be ready to support Kings Hammer this fall with fresh new looks. Explore the latest fan gear—now available in extended sizing—including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more at shop.KingsHammer.com. Don’t miss out—check it out now!