September Newsletter 2024
Welcome to the Kings Hammer New Albany September Newsletter! This edition features, Tournament Achievements, Ella Dennis awarded GK Union’s Save of the Month, a special visit from our Technical Director, Club merchandise available now, and more! If you have a player, coach, or team to be highlighted in future newsletters, please send photos and stories to dfry@kingshammer.com. Each newsletter will be posted on our website as well as our social pages.
Tournament Success
Congratulations to several Kings Hammer New Albany teams for their outstanding performance in recent tournaments. We love seeing our teams showcase their talent, teamwork, and determination, securing impressive victories along the way. Special recognition to our players and coaches for their hard work and dedication, which truly paid off on the field. Keep up the great work, and we look forward to even more success in future competitions!
- Grove City Fall Classic
- Champions: KHP1 B16, KHA1 B12, KHA1 B14, KHA3 B13, KHA1 B13, KHA2 B13, KHA1 B15
- Finalist: KHA1 G15, KHA1 B10, KHA3 B15
- Dublin United Champions Cup
- Champions: KHA1 B14, KHA1 B13, KHP1 G16
- Finalist: KHP1 B17, KHA1 B15, KHA1 B11, KHA1 G12
Congratulations Ella Dennis, GK Union August Save of the Month
Congratulations to Ella Dennis, KHA1 G12, who was awarded the Kings Hammer GK Union August Save of the Month. Watch Ella’s terrific save here:
The GK Union refers to a community specifically for goalkeepers within the Kings Hammer Soccer Club. The purpose of this group is to bring together goalkeepers from across the club, offering a platform where they can showcase their best saves and connect with other players in similar positions.
Every month, goalkeepers have the chance to submit their top saves from Kings Hammer matches via the Kings Hammer GK Union Facebook page. From the submissions, two goalkeepers (one boy and one girl) are chosen by Lou Liberatore, the National Director of Goalkeeping, as the Save of the Month winners.
Goalkeepers who want to participate need to:
- Join the Kings Hammer GK Union Facebook page
- Upload their save videos with details like their name, team name, and location of the save.
This initiative helps highlight the skills and accomplishments of the club’s goalkeepers while fostering a sense of community.
Visit from Bronson Gambale, National Technical Director
On Friday, September 20th, Kings Hammer New Albany had the privilege of hosting Bronson Gambale, Kings Hammer National Technical Director, for an impactful coach’s workshop. Bronson shared his wealth of knowledge on advanced coaching techniques, player development, and strategic planning, providing our coaches and staff with invaluable insights. The workshop was a resounding success, fostering collaboration and inspiring new approaches to elevate the performance of our teams and the ‘why’ behind our coaching decisions. We are grateful for Bronson’s time and expertise, and we’re excited to see how these learnings will contribute to the continued growth of our club. Thank you to KHA1 B12 and a few members of KHA1 B11 for serving as part of this educational opportunity for our coaching staff.
Smile! You’re on Camera
Check out our Kings Hammer New Albany Photo Gallery! New photos are added frequently, so if you don’t see your player featured yet, be sure to check back soon. All photos are free to download, so feel free to share with family and on social media!
While you’re at it, don’t forget to tag us @KHNewAlbany and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, for new and exciting content!
Gear Up This Fall
Looking to gear up in style? Visit our Team Store and explore the latest and greatest Nike and off-brand fan wear to proudly represent Kings Hammer New Albany! Whether you’re on the sidelines or out in the community, we’ve got everything you need to show your team spirit.
Enhance Your Skills with Techne App
Techne provides weekly technical sessions through an app, allowing our players to focus on fundamental skills and ball mastery. They can also compete on leaderboards with players from across the country. All Techne account invites have been sent out. You should have received an email to create your free account. If you have not received this email, please reach out. For more information on Techne Futbol, click here to visit their website.
September Education: The ‘Laws’ of the Game
One of the leading causes of stress, confusion, anger, and angst during soccer games (youth through professional) is the misunderstanding, misapplication, and misconceptions around the rules of the game.
Here are five of the leading problem-causing culprits when it comes to “Laws” in soccer:
1. Offside (note – not offsides)
The “interpretation” of offside is worthy of an entire book, but a majority of the debate takes place around interpreting two components: the positioning of the offending player at the time the ball was played and if the alleged offending player was “actively involved” in the play.
Being “actively involved” generally refers to 3 possibilities; receiving the ball, engaging the defender as they receive the ball, or actively interfering with the goalkeeper’s ability to make a play on a shot ball. The first is fairly obvious, the second two can be a little more subjective and open to interpretation by the official. If player in an offside position stops their run, then other players coming from onside positions are able to pursue the ball without a call being made.
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Have News to Share?
Each month, we release a club-wide newsletter filled with updates, highlights, and information specific to Kings Hammer New Albany. For high school players, we also offer a college recruiting newsletter that follows the recruiting timeline, providing valuable resources, educational content, and more. Both newsletters are posted at the end of the month on social media as well as the website. If you wish to have a player, coach, or team highlighted in future newsletters, please send stories and photos to Daniel Fry, dfry@kingshammer.com.
