CKSC is proud to be starting the U9/U10 Academy team this fall. We would like for you to join us as we begin our first Development Academy for the club in hopes of improving the future of both Kentucky and United States youth soccer.

WHAT IS A DEVLOPMENT ACADEMY?-          The Academy is a concept that is based on the professional soccer club systems from around the world. An Academy is when a club/association keeps a selection of players within an age group as opposed to placing them on individual teams. Academies do not cut players upon try-outs, instead focusing on keeping all players to develop their skills and abilities as much as possible.

ACADEMIES FOCUS MOST EXTENSIVELY ON:-          Player Developmento        The Academy approach accommodates and accepts that younger players still have a lot of learning and growing to do within the game and recognize that putting them in an environment where they would receive more training than matches id developmentally appropriate. This approach allows clubs to keep players in larger pools, foster development over winning, and let these young players play freely. This Developmental Academy approach is “Player-Centered.”

WHAT DEVELOPMENT ACADEMIES CONSIST OF:-          Training 1-2 times a week, with a focus on:o        Technical Emphasis – Dribbling, Passing, Receiving, Shooting/Finishing, Juggling, Goalkeeping   o        Tactical Emphasis – Possession vs Penetration, Combination play, Role of Support and Pressureo        Psychological Emphasis – Positivity, Encouragement, FUN!o        Fitness – Getting better w/ the ball, Running Mechanics, Range of Motion activities-          “Play Dates” with other clubso        About every 3 weeks, the CKSC Academy will either host or attend a “Play Date” with another club’s Academy in the state of Kentucky. These “Play Dates” will consist of 2-3 games spread out over a few hours.

This year CKSC has the honor to announce that four of the U18 girls will continue their soccer careers in college.

- Brooke Terrell will be playing at Georgetown College.

- Lauren Paynter will be playing at Belmont University.

- Erin Sieberkrob will be playing at Asbury College.

- Kari Daily will be playing at Transylvaia University.

 Congratulations girls!  Best of luck in the years to come.

The CKSC U18 Girls earned the Championship at the Music City Invitational in Nashville, Tn on April 18-19.  Despite the rainy weather they went undefeated. 

U18 Girls:  4-0 vs Nashville Metros, 9-1 vs LFC Shockers, 1-0pks vs FC Alliance U19s

Way to go girls!!

The CKSC U14 Boys earned the Championship at the Music City Invitational in Nashville, Tn on April 18-19.  Despite the rainy weather they went undefeated. 

U14 Boys:  5-2 vs Nashville SC,  5-1 vs Frankfort Fury,  3-1 vs HSC '95 White

Way to go guys!!

The U15 Girls team won the Kick In the Bluegrass Tournament on March 20-22, by winning all three games. 

3-0 vs Bluegrass 94,  2-0 vs WV Lady Stingers,  3-1 vs Atletico Flames '94

       Way to bring home the metal girls!!!  (someone please send me a picture)

With 175 College Coaches in attendance, the Germantown Showcase was a tremendous event for the CKSC U18 girls just to experience.  Approximately 150 girls teams ages U16-U19 from all over the U.S. descended upon the Mike Rose Soccer Complex in Memphis, TN and filled all 17 bermuda fields throughout the weekend of December 13-14.  And the girls took full advantage by going into the tournament untested and unranked and pulling out two victories over ranked opponents, while losing one. 

Little Rock FC '91, AR       W 1-0  (U.S. Rank 137)

Forsyth Fusion Gold, GA    L 0-3  (U.S. Rank 129)

Tony Glavin Lions, MO       W 1-0   (U.S. Rank 130)

For their efforts, the girls came away with a U.S. ranking of 136.  Way to go girls!!!!

Congratulations to the CKSC U10 boys team for reaching the finals and finishing as runner-up at the Mockingbird Invitational Tournament.  Quite an accomplishment for a new team in a strong tournament.  We'll be looking forward to watching these guys play for years to come.

Go Lightning!!!!!

Do you believe in miracles?  It wasn't quite all that, but surely most considered our CKSC U14 girls to be the underdogs at the State Cup this past weekend at the Lovers Lane Soccer Complex in Bowling Green.  On Saturday, the girls held off a strong Javanon team 2-1 to start off the spectacular weekend.  Then on Sunday, they more than handled LFC by winning the cup 2-0.

 Way to go Lightning!!!!!!

And for his efforts, Danny Collier has been selected as KYSA's Coach of the Year!!!