Grasshoppers FC Announces Formation of 2018 Girls Team

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:21:32 GMT

Grasshoppers FC Excited to Announce Formation of 2018 Girls Team... Because Girls Deserve Better Too!

We are excited to announce that Grasshoppers FC will be adding a 2018 Girls team to the list of age groups we proudly serve!

Grasshoppers FC is expanding — and we’re proud to officially launch our 2018 Girls Team starting Fall 2025, with tryouts set for May 6, 7, and 9!

We believe that younger age groups—both girls and boys—have been historically underserved, and we’re committed to changing that. Girls deserve the same access to quality coaching, top-notch training environments, and opportunities to grow and bond with their teammates. What makes this announcement even more exciting is that Kyle Hamrick will be leading the 2018 girls team. Kyle is not only a current Grasshoppers parent, but he also brings a wealth of soccer knowledge and passion for helping young athletes develop.

Coach Kyle believes that young players grow best when supported by their coaches, families, and teammates; when small victories are celebrated; when effort is valued over outcome; and when they develop the courage not only to strive for success but also to embrace and learn from failure. His coaching priorities include skill development, game understanding, confidence building, and character growth.

Kyle’s soccer coaching journey began in 2002 as an assistant boys' soccer coach at his alma mater in Cincinnati. Since then, he has spent 16 years coaching at both the club and high school levels. In 2009, he joined Worthington United (later Worthington Crew Juniors) in the Columbus area. Most recently, Kyle served as the Boys' Head Coach at Olentangy High School for seven seasons. Under his leadership, the team earned two District Runner-Up finishes, two District Championships, one OCC Championship, one Regional Championship, and twice held the #1 seed in the Division I Boys' Soccer Tournament. His final match at Olentangy was a 2–1 overtime loss in the 2024 Division I State Semifinals.

With over 22 years of experience working with youth — primarily through soccer — Kyle brings a deep understanding of athletic development and mentorship. He currently serves as a middle school physical education teacher in Westerville City Schools. In addition, he has also has experience as an Interscholastic Athletic Director at a private 7–12 school.

Younger players deserve more than orange slices and chaos. They deserve real coaching. Real connection. Real development. That’s what we’re building.

If you’ve been waiting for something better — for your daughter, your family, your community — this is it. We’re just getting started.

�� Know a 2018 girl ready for more? Visit grasshoppers-fc.com or message us to learn more.

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Grasshoppers FC Officially Launches

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:39:48 GMT

Introducing Grasshoppers FC

We are excited to announce the official launch of Grasshoppers FC , a new and exciting club in Central Ohio serving elite youth soccer players and families!

Why Grasshoppers FC ?

There has long been a gap in youth soccer where clubs don't devote adequate coaching resources to properly develop players at the younger age groups, primarily U7-U12. Most often better and more experienced coaches are assigned to older teams, leaving less experienced and less knowledgeable coaches to guide the younger age groups. The end result is that younger players don't develop the requisite skill set to compete at the highest level, which also affects their long term joy, potential, and success in the game. We are a byproduct of wanting to fill that void so children are given the best chance of long-term success.

What We Offer:

A coaching staff comprised entirely of coaches who played at very high level college soccer and beyond
Unparalleled access to some of the best facilities in Columbus thru our partnership with Columbus Soccer Academy (CSA), and their 42-acre soccer complex in Delaware county to be completed in the fall of 2025 with both indoor and outdoor turf space
Superior training programs designed for U7-U12 age groups specifically so that players can reach their full potential
Opportunities to compete at the highest level of local leagues while also seeking out the best competition regionally and nationally to provide an adequate challenge for advanced players
An exclusive academy training environment, where the players selected in each age group are identified as gifted and/or high potential. Our programs are not for players who are not currently capable of competing at the highest level. Consequently, we do not have second, or "B" teams in any age group, unlike nearly every other club
A strong focus on technical skill development, 1v1 ability, and fearless risk taking in a team environment
Non-profit status, as we are not a profit-seeking venture, but instead an alternative to that while providing a superior offering to other clubs in the community
A true sense of community and giving back, from numerous coaches that volunteer their time, parents helping out at every step along the way, and community service projects for the players and club as a whole

For anyone looking to explore the possibility of joining us in our exciting new journey and being a part of something special, please see our website or click here to register for tryouts or to join a training session to be considered for our Fall 2025 teams.

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