August Newsletter 2025

Welcome to the Kings Hammer Swan City August Newsletter! This edition features Ready to Compete this Fall, 2025 Summer Challenge, ODP Interregional Rosters, Kings Hammer Core Value: Respect, Sporting JAX Recap, Fall Recreational Registration, GK Union Save of the Month, and more! If you have a player, coach, or team to be highlighted in future newsletters, please send photos and stories to acorbett@kingshammer.com. Each newsletter will be posted on our website as well as our social pages.

Ready to Compete this Fall

We are thrilled to have officially kicked off the 25’/26′ season! From the very first training sessions and matches, our players have already exceeded expectations with their energy, commitment, and growth. The foundation is set, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what the rest of the season has in store.

2025 Summer Challenge

A big thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Summer Challenge! We were so impressed with the creativity, effort, and dedication shown in every submission. This year’s Grand Prize Winner is Ryon Morgia, who competed all five weeks and consistently showcased his skills and commitment through each challenge. Congratulations, Ryon — way to go!

ODP Interregional Rosters

Join us in celebrating 2011 Elite Boys player, Noah Villarete, on his incredible achievement of being selected to the USYS ODP Interregional Team! Noah is one of only 18 players and only four chosen from Florida to represent the South Region. He will join his teammates in Orlando this January for this prestigious event. This honor is a true testament to Noah’s dedication, talent, and the player he continues to grow into. We are so proud to see his hard work recognized on such a big stage. Congratulations, Noah!

Kings Hammer Core Value: Respect

𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕

As we head into the 25/26 season, let’s carry this thought from the training ground to the sidelines:

Respect referees and their decisions
Support both teams
Remember – they’re all just kids, it’s just a game, it’s meant to be fun, and no scholarships are being handed out this weekend.

Our actions set the tone. Let’s make sure every player, coach, official, and family member experiences a Proud. Positive. Kings Hammer Swan City.

Sporting Jax Invitational Boys Recap

Our boys started the season off with a bang! We are incredibly proud of every Kings Hammer Swan City team that competed and represented our club with pride throughout the weekend.

Congratulations to:

2009 Elite Boys – Bracket Champions 🏆
2011 Elite Boys – Bracket Champions 🏆
2012 Elite Boys – Finalists 🥈

Sporting Jax Invitational Finalists

Our 2013 Elite Girls battled all weekend at the Sporting Jax Invitational and finished as 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔! They left it all on the field, fighting hard until the very end in a tough 1-0 loss in the final.

We couldn’t be more proud of their grit, teamwork, and determination. Great work ladies!

Fall Recreation Registration

The 2025 Fall Recreation Season is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to kick things off this September! ⚽ Our Recreation program is the perfect place for players of all ages to learn, grow, and have fun on the field. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action — be sure to register before late registration begins on September 8th.

To learn more and register, click here!

GK Union Save 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. Be sure to share throughout the 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.

Interested in Becoming a Referee?

Whether you’re brand new to officiating or a young aspiring referee (ages 14–17) ready to take the first step, this is your chance to get involved and make an impact.

Already certified but need to renew? We’ve got a session for you too!

Click here for more information & to register!

From the National Technical Desk: Dedication & Parental Support

At Kings Hammer, we believe the environment around the player is just as important as the training sessions themselves. Last week I shared a note with our families about the role parents play in creating a positive game-day experience. If you missed it, you can check it out here. The message is simple: coaches coach, players play, and parents support. When each of us leans into our role, players are free to grow, learn, and enjoy the game. This is how we create the best environment for each individual.

As we kick off the fall season and competition ramps up, we want to be known for having a firm three-legged stool of support: the club, the player, and the family. Each carries the weight of development together, standing firm with all the tools needed to succeed. I challenge everyone to use the Levels of Dedication Jour nal (also available in your PlayMetrics account under Club Resources) as a guide. It was created to give families and players the tools to dig deeper and elevate growth not only on the field but also off it. This week, I encourage you to sit down with your kids, or for older players take ownership yourselves, and set aside time after training or games to reflect. Players can rate themselves in the journal, and parents can join the conversation by asking questions and listening. These small moments help keep growth at the center of the journey.

The journal focuses on four key areas of dedication:

Teachable – being open to instruction and feedback.
Vocal – using their voice to encourage and support teammates.
Physical – giving maximum effort in each drill and moment.
Emotional – showing selflessness, resilience, and a team-first mentality.

When players are self-reflective in these areas, they become like sponges, soaking up lessons from every practice, game, and challenge. Instead of focusing on wins or stats, try asking, “How teachable were you today?” or “How did you show emotional dedication for your team?” These conversations build habits that last far beyond one season and strengthen each leg of the stool, all pointing toward the vision of full individual development.

Together, with coaches guiding, players striving, and families supporting in the right way, we can create an environment where every player thrives.

As always, I look forward to being out on the fields, seeing our players, coaches, and teams representing. Go Kings Hammer!

-Bronson Gambale, KH National Technical Director

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