Hammers Academy was built on a simple but pround belief: teaching the game of soccer is an opportunity to prepare young athletes for life.
Through a close-knit community and strong leadership, we provide high-level coaching that helps players grow both on and off the field. Based in the Kansas City area, we are proud to serve local families by instilling values like resilience, teamwork, accountability, and integrity. We challenge every player to carry those qualities into everything they do, from the field to the classroom, at home, and in their community.
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supporting my beloved Man United and Wrexham FC, going on walks with wife Mary Cate, son Callan, and labrador retrievers Kane and rolo.
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I enjoy spending time with my family and staying active through cycling and pickleball. I also enjoy reading and watching sports with my kids.
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I love time with family and friends, traveling, lake days, watching our kids play sports, working out, cheering for Chiefs, KU, SKC, and walking our pups.
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I love time with my family: Kieran, Madeline, Matilda, and (dog) Winnie, plus friends, exercising, teaching 2nd grade, cheering on my teams, and traveling.
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Involved in KC youth soccer as a ref, assignor, mentor, and Field Marshal. Passionate about Chiefs, Royals, and upland hunting during the winter.
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Lover of travel, outdoors, sports, and music. Happiest with a donut, my rescue pups Atlas and Auggie, and time with family and friends. fueled by caffeine and adventure.
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I love spending time with friends and family. I enjoy being active and outdoors, and when not outside, I support my favorite team: Chelsea.
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I love spending time with family and friends and being outdoors whenever I can. I’m a teacher, a former Missouri Western player, and a proud cat owner to Cheeto.
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