KINGS HAMMER Our mission is to positively impact the development of youth in our community by providing soccer and educational opportunities to young players of all ages and playing abilities and to create a lifelong passion for the
MISSION sport of soccer.
We will play an active role in the leadership, development
and personal growth of our players and staff by being an active member of our community through service, partnerships and programs.
Our ultimate goal as a club is to encourage, inspire and
empower each player and coach to be able to reach the highest level possible within the game and their lives, while helping develop leaders and individuals who will STATEMENT inspire others to do the same.
KINGS HAMMER PLAYING PHILOSOPHY We want to dominate the game. Our first look with the ball is forward. We attack spaces in between the lines and wide to play purposely toward our opponents goal. Our game is characterized by rhythm, creativity, fun, and by players aggressively taking the initiative. We build triangles and diamonds to create combination play, maintain possession, and go forward. We are always determined and strive to be rewarded for our effort. When defending we are compact and work as a team until it’s “we against the ball.” We excel at reading the game and identifying critical moments of transition. We always help and support each other in the spirit of team and fair play. We understand every player has an important role to play. We focus on the game in front of us; there is no failure other than the failure to not attack the next challenge.
KINGS HAMMER PLAYER STANDARDS 1. We train like we play. 2. Be prepared and ready to actively engage during every session. 3. Work on self-improvement and contribute to the improvement of teammates. 4. Weekly self-training based on IDP and periodization. 5. Always arrive to game and training with correct gear. No gum or jewelry. Shin guards and socks up. 6. Every player has a ball. Ball is pumped up before every practice. 7. All players are expected to be at all training and games. Communicate if otherwise. 8. Dynamic warm-up starts when training starts. 9. Sweep the shed. Leave practice/game facilities in better condition than when we arrived. 10. Lombardi time! Be early, if you arrive on time you are considered to be "late".
KINGS HAMMER PRINCIPLES OF PLAY POSITIVE TRANSITION | DEFENDING TO ATTACKING
Pillars Zone Objectives
1. Quick transition to attacking. 2. Exploit opponent when unbalanced and Attacking 3rd 1. Go to goal. disorganized. 2. Be Productive. Look for a goal scoring chance, service into box, or win a "Go to Goal" corner/set piece. Team Tactical Principals 3. Keep the ball, recycle the ball to look for the next goal scoring opportunity. 1. Pass or dribble forward. 4. Take proaactive defensive measures. Push defensive line up. 2. Create Passing Lines. 5. Eliminate transition by all means necessary. 3. Push defensive line up/support the attack and take preventative actions. Middle 3rd 1. Play forward if the counterattack opportunity is present. 4. Keep the ball when you cannot play forward. "Penetrate" 2. Create receiving lines in advance of the ball. 3. Make Penetrating runs forward to unbalance the defense. 4. Push the defensive line up to shrink the space and take preventative defensive measures. 5. Keep the ball and spread out.
Defensive 3rd 1. Establish possession by completing first pass.
"Build out" 2. Create length, width, depth and provide mobility. 3. Create diagonal receiving lines in advance of the ball.
