November Newsletter 2023

Welcome to the Kings Hammer Murfreesboro November Newsletter! This edition features Grassroots Winter Training, 12 Days of Deals, TSSA State Cup All-Teams, TOA Speed School, State Cup, Adult Rec League Winners, Winter Merch Packages, 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.

Grassroots Winter Training

Save the date! Join us beginning this January 6 for our 2024 Grassroots Winter Training Program. Offering programming for 5U-10U players, these sessions will focus on introductory techniques followed by small-sided games.

Click here for more information & to register!

Kings Hammer 12 Days of Deals is happening now!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Kings Hammer 12 Days of Deals are back for the 2023 Holiday season. Running from November 24 to December 5, each day will feature a unique deal on items located across the Kings Hammer online shop. Keep an eye on our shop and our socials for daily deal information!

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KHM Players Make TSSA State Cup All-Teams

Congratulations to the KHM players below that made TSSA State Cup All-Teams! We proud of you and all the hard work you have put in!

Declan Diedrick (KHM B12 Premier 1)
Giovanni Gomez (KHM B12 Premier 1)
Adam Awad (KHM 13B Premier 1)
Houser Hullett (KHM B13 Premier 1)
Karas Dawoud (KHM 13B Premier 1)
Logan Lesho (KHM 13B Premier 1)
Hadley East (KHM G12 Premier 1)
Ava Whitsett (KHM 12G Premier 1)
Molly Mayfield (KHM G12 Premier 1)
Violet Parkerson (KHM G13 Premier 1)
Addison Shelton (KHM 13G Premier 1)
Canaan Blaylock (KHM 09B Premier 2)
Ethan Downing (KHM 09B Premier 2)

TOA Speed School

Learn how to perform at your best thanks to the team at TOA Sports Performance Center. We hope you were able to attend the last Speed School clinic with TOA. Keep your eyes open for future dates and how you can take part!

State Cup

First year in the Tennessee State Soccer Association State League, first year making the championship match. We are so proud of our KHM B13 Premier 1, KHM G12 & G13 Premier 1 teams on finishing at the top of the tournament. Congratulations on all your success!

Adult Rec League Winners

Congratulations to our Kings Hammer Murfreesboro Fall Adult Rec Champions. Our Open division & 35+ division winners both played hard fought matches in the rain to bring it home! Great job, all!

Stones River Invitational

Hardware earned! Congrats to our KHM B13, B14, G13 & G15 Premier 1 teams on finishing as Champions & Finalists at the Stones River Invitational. We’re proud of all of you! e

Spring Recreational Registration Open

Registration is now open for the 2024 Spring Recreational Season! Little Strikers, TOPSoccer and the Youth Rec League registration is open now. The deadline to register is February 8th and a $50 late fee will begin on January 24th for the Youth Rec League. Click the links below for more information and to register:

Kings Hammer Family Winter Merch Packages available December 6th

Rep Kings Hammer the cozy way this holiday season! Starting December 6th, you can select from 1 of 3 unique winter merchandise packages, all at a great price. Each of these packages have a unique product selection that is great for the whole family! Visit our shop to shop Winter Packages from December 6th through the end of the month.

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November Education: KH players get real about “Car Ride Conversations”

In October, we dove into our communications with our athletes by looking at our conversations during the car ride to, or from, their practices and games. We wanted to further explore this concept by catching up with some Kings Hammer players and discussing what the car ride looks like for them. Listen to what some of our players had to say and read the following article on Car Ride Conversations for more information.

Every Athlete is Different

Before diving into the Pre and Post conversations it is important to keep in mind that every athlete is different, even within the same family. Knowing your athlete is an important part of the communication process. Is your child self-motivated, focused, lazy, competitive, intimidated, aggressive? All of these will dictate how much of a pre-game pep talk they need or want. Some kids rise to the occasion every game or practice and don’t need a reminder to focus. Others need a gentle push. Still others will resist any suggestions parents give them on the way to a game. So, choose wisely.

Things you MAY want to talk about on the way to the game or practice

THEY LEAD – Let them guide the conversation, both content and timing
PLAYER’S VISION – get their view, or thoughts, on what they think will happen at the practice or game. Ask them to name three ways they can support their team and teammates during the activity.
TALK ABOUT GOALS – As previously stated in prior newsletters, setting goals prior to games or practices can help players establish a focus. Be sure that these are process-based and under the control of the athlete. Goals, assists, saves, shutouts, and wins ARE NOT under the control of the athlete. Trying a new move, performing a tactic that the coach has worked on, effort, attitude, teamwork, etc. are process related and controllable…

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GK Union Save of the Month

Congratulations to Rowan K from KHP1 Wilder and Catherine T from KHA1 Cincinnati North for being named the October GK Union Saves 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 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.

Content Feedback Survey

We want to hear from you! Please take a minute to complete a quick Content Feedback Survey with 9 questions. Your answers will help as we start creating content for the 2023 Season!

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