Good Neighbor Podcast: Union
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Good Neighbor Podcast: Union
Inspiring, Encouraging, Empowering: Kings Hammer's Blueprint for Youth Athletics
Serkan Orsan discusses how Kings Hammer Soccer Club has grown from its' Cincinnati roots to serve nearly 10,000 youth players across four states, with a mission focused on developing both athletes and community members through soccer.
• Kings Hammer operates in eight regions across Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Florida
• The club offers competitive programs, recreational opportunities, and hosts about 40 events annually
• Kings Hammer provides scholarship programs to ensure financial barriers don't prevent participation
• Serkan emphasizes the importance of meaningful partnerships with local businesses rather than simple sponsorships
• The club's mission centers on inspiring, encouraging, and empowering young people
• Soccer teaches crucial life skills including teamwork, discipline, and resilience
• The organization is preparing for increased interest as the 2026 World Cup approaches
• Parents should view youth soccer as an investment in personal development beyond athletic skills
Visit www.kingshammer.com to learn more about our programs and partnership opportunities, or contact Serkan directly at 404-422-5793.
This is the Good Neighbor Podcast, the place where local businesses and neighbors come together. Here's your host, Mike Murphy.
SPEAKER_01:Thank you, Charlie. Yes, I am Mike Murphy, host of the Good Neighbor Podcast. We talk to local businesses, uh influencers, movers and shakers in northern Kentucky. And uh we talk to people who you you may have heard of them, you may have heard of their their business, um, their whatever they're doing, uh, but you don't know a lot about them. And I hope to change that. So with me today is Sarkan Orson, correct?
SPEAKER_02:Yes.
SPEAKER_01:With King's Hammer. Um, so when we hear King's Hammer, we think soccer, but I I do not know a lot about King's Hammer and what your mission is, and that's why you're sitting down with me today. You're going to sort of educate me and you're going to educate the community. Many people out there know you because I hear your name all the time, and I know a lot of soccer people. I have a lot of soccer friends, but I grew up in a different time and era where it was all about American football. So we're going to uh learn a little bit more about King's Hammer today. So, Sarkan, welcome to the show. And please tell me, um, tell us a little bit about yourself and tell us about King's Hammer.
SPEAKER_02:Yeah, well, thanks for having me, Murph. Um, I am delighted to be here, actually. Uh, the name is obviously Sarkan Orsan. It sounds like a superhero name, but uh, you know, it does. I don't intend to save people's lives, but you know, hopefully we try to impact them as much as possible. I am here with King's Hammer Soccer Club. Um, it's a phenomenal soccer club, it's a youth soccer club uh dedicated to developing young athletes and eventually strengthen the local community as well through soccer programs. Um, I am actually Turkish originally, uh, but moved to the United States 30 years ago to San Diego, California, sunny California. Okay. Got my MBA, uh, stayed here for a long time, lived in Atlanta, lived in San Francisco, eventually lived in Nashville, uh, where I actually led the King Sammer uh down in Nashville, uh, Middle Tennessee area. And then three months ago, I actually moved to Cincinnati, North Kentucky area, and I'm really excited to be here.
SPEAKER_01:Okay. Well, you know, you mentioned the various different places you've been, and you mentioned King's Hammer down in Nashville. So me being kind of ignorant to you know the King's Hammer world, I thought King's Hammer was just a since in anything, but that's not the case, correct?
SPEAKER_02:No, not at all. Actually, um King's Hammer has been around for uh probably over 20 years. It's a combination of King's Soccer Club with Hammer FC merging together back in the day uh in this region, but eventually they've gotten uh big in terms of uh providing these services to a lot of soccer players, youth soccer players, anywhere from age you know seven to 19 um youth soccer players. Um they've eventually uh partnered with a club called Murphy's Boro Soccer Club in Nashville area where I was the executive director. So um after that merger, we actually expanded the program to uh uh Lakeland, Florida area, very close to Tampa Hub in Florida. We do have a region in Panama City. Um we actually have a uh a club in uh Ohio, up in Ohio, Columbus, New Albany. So we have many regions, uh up to four states now. So we have you know aspirations to hopefully become become national.
SPEAKER_01:Okay, well, at any given moment, how many youths, how many soccer players are involved with King's Hammer program across the region?
SPEAKER_02:Across the regions, yeah, that's a good question. I mean, there are a lot of different programs, obviously. You can consider competitive programs that players compete at higher level. Uh, we have programs that's called grassroots or recreational. Uh, we're up to almost 10,000 players as a whole King Sammer uh soccer club. Uh, these, you know, again, four states, uh eight different regions expanding. When you also consider certain camps and uh clinics that we hold, we do hold about 10,000 players. Uh, we also have event portion of our uh business that we try to provide additional tournaments for those teams that might not be uh King Samurai teams. So around annually, we do have about 40 events that span from anywhere to Indiana, uh tri-state area here, obviously down to Florida, um, then Tennessee. Uh, we do hold about 40 events.
SPEAKER_01:Okay. So, what's a typical day look like for you? Uh, what is your role within King's Hammer and what do you do day to day?
SPEAKER_02:So I oversee the corporate affairs and partnerships at King's Hammer, you know, eventually supporting all the programs and events. Uh that gives the kids the opportunity to grow both on and off the field. So, my day-to-day job is actually, you know, making sure that everybody knows about King's Hammer and the opportunities that we provide. We obviously have players that can't pay to play, so we do have a scholarship program that we try to fund. So I'm in charge of making sure that we have enough funds to be able to promote this sport for every player that wants to play. So at any given day, you can see me at the Chamber of Commerce uh trying to rub elbows with uh partners that would like to support us, uh, but in return that we could support them as well. So, you know, when we talk about sponsorships, I don't want people to think that we just you know put their banner and call it a day. We do really want to partner with them and tell their story too, because we really believe in the partnership that any type of uh opportunity that comes along, we want that brand to support us as much as we can support them. I mean, we do have a great network of parents, uh, we have a great uh corporation that helps us achieve what we want to achieve. So whenever we talk about partnerships, it's through a collaboration.
SPEAKER_01:So the the local businesses, I guess the businesses in this region that are supporting King's Hammer, are there any in particular that are sort of um I guess top tier that maybe you want to shout out and call out for their support?
SPEAKER_02:Um, you know, in in a way, uh I've just started this, you know, networking events. Um, you know, one of the big ones that I want to you know shout out is we're trying to, you know, put together our own foundation, We Grow People Foundation within the King Samur. But you know, immediately, obviously, October, month of October is Cancer Awareness Month. So we actually partnered with Susan G. Coman Foundation to make sure that we were putting together an event in October 29th, which is a 3v3 uh tournament. Uh, everyone can find this opportunity on our website pretty soon. But we're just gonna do something to benefit them immediately so that we can see, we can show actually, you know, everyone that we're trying to partner with um uh businesses out there for them to sponsor this event, but also partnered with a good cause that we could support. Um, you know, immediately then I also want to thank you know, North Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and Cincinnati Chamber. Um, I've been heavily involved with them immediately as soon as I started with King Sammer to learn more about the region and how everybody can support us and we can actually support them in return.
SPEAKER_01:Okay, very good. Um, the yeah, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, they're uh they're uh they're a big group, they're a giving group. Uh everybody involved with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce um needs to kind of look at uh NKY Chamber as uh what can what's the best way to utilize and leverage all of their connections and all that they do for people? And so it's it's a different experience for for every business. But I find that there is so much that you can get out of the chamber. If if somebody's listening to this and they're not a member of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, uh and they're in, you know, especially Boone Ketten, Campbell, and and and the region, um I I encourage them to uh look into becoming a chamber member. Uh there's there's a lot of benefit there. So I'm sure you're getting some of that.
SPEAKER_02:Oh, absolutely. I highly recommend it. Um, Lynn Ablin and Beth Ferrer has been a great supporter as soon as I started with the chamber to you know give me ideas how I could actually learn more about the community and how the community can support our you know young athletes, but also how we can give back to the community as well. Uh, they have many events that are you know pretty much free if you want to learn about the chamber initially, and then if you want to invest and get more out of it, they certainly have a lot of opportunities. I recently you know attended their um ambassador committee meetings, several meetings. I found it very valuable. Um, immediately they put you in in you know, in a situation where you can have a buddy that explains you a business, basically, that's been through the ambassador committee and through the chamber that gives us the opportunity to learn more. Um, they really make it very easy for you to become a uh not just a member, a citizen of the community. So I really enjoy that so far, and I will definitely continue to partner with them.
SPEAKER_01:So there's kind of our commercial for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. This this podcast is sponsored by Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Not really, but I guess it kind of is at this point. So, what got you into soccer, you personally? I I I'm assuming growing up in Turkey as a as a young boy, that's uh kind of where this all began.
SPEAKER_02:Absolutely. I grew up playing soccer. Um, I I mean, you know, when you're growing up in Europe, uh that's the main sport. I mean, three and a half billion people watch the World Cup. So um if which is a fantastic because 2026 World Cup is around right around the corner, and it's gonna actually be held in the US, Mexico, and Canada. So I encourage everyone to learn more because this is gonna be an amazing event. But yeah, I grew up uh playing soccer. I'm an avid Fenerbache fan, which is a um yellow canneries, basically, their mascot. Um, I grew up going to the games and you know, attended their academy program for a long time. Um, but you know, being a person that grows up in Europe, your passion takes over immediately. So anything that you do on a daily basis is revolves around soccer or football as they call it. Right. Uh, but you know, from young ages, obviously that taught me uh teamwork, discipline, and resilience. And you know, obviously that supported me to uh wanted to get my coaching license as a result. So I do have a um US Soccer Federation license, a license, and I do have a European soccer license. So I kind of use that, you know, during my time in US uh with the soccer clubs that I've probably um led and be was a part of. And eventually Kingshammer it you know gave me that opportunity too. So I kind of have my MBA business background and also my soccer knowledge that I get to implement on a day-to-day basis and support uh not just young athletes on the pitch, but off the pitch with these partnerships too. So it's deeply meaningful to me. You know, over the years I've coached many players, and now seeing them succeed both in off the field also reinforces that you know I'm probably doing what I really meant to do.
SPEAKER_01:So through the years, what has been your most memorable, your most rewarding top of the list moment in your thus far soccer career?
SPEAKER_02:You know, Murph, it would be very hard to pinpoint just one. Um, you know, one amazing fact is definitely, you know, over the years, I taught so many soccer players on the pitch how to play this game, but also to understand, hey, you know, you might not turn pro. You know, this is also a venue for you to be on to understand that you could become a good citizen, you could understand how to be a good sportsman, you could understand how to be a good teammate. So, you know, having multiple players probably going to college as a result of their education and also being a good student athlete, uh, and you know, seeing them succeed in the world with the part of soccer in their life is an immense moment for me to think about. There are multiple players that I can you know go back and look at it. Uh, the other one is obviously, you know, one amazing moment for me was um my son played soccer earlier, my son Devron played soccer earlier when he was 10-12. But he when he turned 13, he wanted to play American football. And he was a great running back for his uh youth club that he played for, and his school that he played for as a freshman and then in high school as well. So another great moment is for me to be able to watch him experience and learn and also teach me a different sport while executing and implementing what he learned from his coaches and being successful at American football as a running back was an amazing feeling for me. So I get to watch that from time to time. Um, he actually uh on his I want to say his um freshman year uh or maybe sophomore, that he actually uh had the touchdown that took his uh high school team to uh playoffs. So that was an amazing moment that I think he remembers. I I remember framing the newspaper uh for him for his birthday. So yeah, a proud of the thing. Well those moments is probably more, you know, those moments that I can recall that was yeah, impactful.
SPEAKER_01:Well, I love your answer that you know it's it's tied to not just growth in the sport, but growth as a person, growth in life. Um, I think that's that's a big part of sports when you get to a certain level. Um, you have no choice but to to grow because um you're you're part of something bigger than yourself, and you learn not just sports lessons, but life lessons too. So so um Devron, where did he um play his high school ball at?
SPEAKER_02:Uh Foresight. He was in Atlanta, North Atlanta, Foresight uh County.
SPEAKER_01:Okay, yeah, good part of the country.
SPEAKER_02:Oh, absolutely. I you know, I've lived in Atlanta for 15, almost 16 years. So um good, good, definitely good memories there.
SPEAKER_01:Yeah, yeah. The only bad thing about Atlanta is the traffic.
SPEAKER_02:Oh, no, we don't speak, we don't speak about traffic.
SPEAKER_01:All right, we're just gonna shut our mouths right now about that. We're not gonna we're not gonna talk about it. So we talked we talked about Devron. Um, what does family look like for you? Uh, what is family to you?
SPEAKER_02:So my parents still live live in Turkey. Both both my mom and dad live in Turkey. Devron uh actually graduated and he's a middle school teacher now. Um, so he's in Atlanta. Uh my wife is currently in Turkey because uh her son Ife is uh going to be finishing high school this year. So we have plans for them to join me later in the year, and hopefully, when the immigration paperwork is handled, and it takes a while, but you know, she comes goes back and forth, and you know, she does the the the wife duties here and then goes back and does the mom duties, and hopefully we'll be family you know soon together back here. But you know, I get to visit my parents, you know, as much as I can. Um they're they're knock on wood, healthy and and still alive, so I get to enjoy time with them whenever I have that opportunity.
SPEAKER_01:Well, good. So when you are not doing soccer, um, do you have uh other things in the community that you do, or do you have uh community give backs, community connections? Um, what what do you do to just sort of um I guess like maybe a nonprofit that you're tied to or just volunteer work?
SPEAKER_02:Yeah, I I mean since I've just moved to Cincinnati recently, I can go back to Nashville times. And you know, definitely uh, you know, being in the soccer community down there, we had a lot of uh community events, some that we supported and some that we actually formed ourselves. You know, we you know uh we had a uh a player that we lost uh I want to say three years ago. He was a seven-year-old, one of our players, uh Finnegan, little Finnegan, uh Gobele, and and we actually started organizing a charity event uh for we called it Finn's Cup every year. We started holding a coach's game uh to you know to remember him because he was one of our uh funny little dudes that was in our soccer club as a seven-year-old that we lost. Uh so we try to remember him every year. So we did that charity event uh during, I want to say May, probably mid-May, usually every every every May. Um so anything that you know supports the community, we're there. You know, it could be an event that could be held by a chamber of commerce or any any type of uh organization that holds it for us to be there present, whether be it's boots in the boots on the ground or financial support, we try to do that.
SPEAKER_01:Okay, very good. So, by the way, Finnegan, that's a cool name. That's a cool name. Um, so little Finnegan.
SPEAKER_02:Um his sister Layla still plays at our uh club down in Murfreesboro. So a great family, great family.
SPEAKER_01:Did you live in Murfreesboro?
SPEAKER_02:Yes, sir. I was there for five years, five great years. Um, I still have great connections down there. I try to visit as much as possible, and luckily King Samur still has King Samura Murfreesboro, and we just added King Samur Eris, yeah, which is another great club in the uh vicinity. So um, I get to have still friends down there, our sponsors that that they renew their sponsorship with us every year, so I get to visit them on a consistent basis.
SPEAKER_01:Yeah, beautiful part of the country. I I love that area. Um, I've got friends down there tied to uh blackman high school down there.
SPEAKER_02:There you go. Yep, I got players that plays in Blackman, Seagull, Oakland. Yeah, they got great competition. Yeah, both boys and girls.
SPEAKER_01:Perfect. So um are there are there events uh held around Kings Hammer? Um, what what what does uh you know when I say the word events, what does that mean to you? So events could be mostly tournaments, you know.
SPEAKER_02:Um our teams compete at different levels of tournaments. They either go to tournaments that we're not holding, that but we want our teams to actually uh compete at. But then there are also that events that we're hosting. For example, October 3rd and 5th, we're gonna have a Halloween havoc. Uh, we're at you know, expecting around 3,000 players, almost about you know, 6,000 attendance. Uh following week, we have our Blue Chip Juniors event, which is 7,000 players, almost 15,000 attendants that were you know expecting. And then, like I said, October 29th, we're supporting Susan G. Coleman with our hammer out cancer 3v3 tournament uh at Warren County uh sports complex uh that would be benefiting again Susan G. Coleman Foundation. So, you know, anywhere from events usually means uh obviously tournaments, but we also have events that's behind the scenes that could be workshops uh that is circled around our teams. It could be any type of activity that that we're doing for them. Um parent workshops, educational workshops, coaching workshops. Um, if you go to our website, you know, one big thing that you see is we we try to inspire, encourage, and empower people. So that's our mission. You know, we want to make sure anybody is involved with our club, either as a volunteer or at our events or working for us or playing for us. We want to be able to impact them as a citizen. So any type of activity that we can do, you know, that could circle around workshops, that could circle around events. Uh, we want to give back to them as much as possible for being partnering with us.
SPEAKER_01:Well, with as many people as you have in the organization and all the lives you touch, it's a wonder that you can even keep track of all this stuff.
SPEAKER_02:So um, I mean, very busy, you know, good observation, Murph, but we do have a great team. I I really want to acknowledge them. I mean, coming from Nashville, I had a team of a team of I won't I want to say experts at what they do. You know, some were event-driven, some were director of coaches, some were just simple mere coaches, but understanding how they're impacting every little player within that one an hour, one and a half hour uh training session or during the games throughout the weekend. So when you have a great team, uh, I think it becomes a you know um habit. So you're out there knowing that what you need to do, and the end result is you know impacting that one little player. If everybody has that same mission, that's just easy to accomplish.
SPEAKER_01:I have a question for you. Sure. Is uh is the USA the only place in the world that still calls it that calls it soccer? Is it is it football everywhere else, or is it just soccer here?
SPEAKER_02:What's what's the i i think australians call it soccer. Um I but I do believe if you know I I cannot pinpoint this that I might have to you know google this again, but I do believe when it first started in England, it was called soccer in England too. Okay, and for some reason it actually, I think it was the association back then, it was that that's why it was called soccer, but then it started, you know, changing the format, and the name became football out there. Uh, but yeah, Americans call it soccer. So I I don't have any beef to pick on that one. I'm I'm used to calling it soccer. Uh as long as long as I am able to impact those players and they're enjoying what they do and learning as much as possible, but understanding their student athletes at the end.
SPEAKER_01:Yeah, yeah. Good point. Good point. So, you know, I I recall, I mean I'm 62 years old. I recall the time when um there was just this call to uh the kids of America to embrace soccer. We're going to you know fold soccer into the US way of life because it was all you know American football, basketball, baseball, you know. And um I I remember uh you know, to me, soccer was uh Alexi Lawless and Mia Ham. Oh yeah. And now their hair is about the same color as mine, you know. I mean so but that was all part of it. And now, fast forward to today, when I look at my Facebook page and I see my my my cousin's children, um, instead of uh wearing baseball uniforms, so many of them are out there on the pitch playing soccer. Soccer is the big thing um amongst the youth today. So, but it seems like it's taken a while, I guess, I guess maybe longer than I thought it would. But uh, what's your perspective on that? How do you feel we're doing um in terms of um you know making America a soccer culture?
SPEAKER_02:Well, I I I think you know, the representation or the initiation of MLS has brought uh a significant power to the United States, you know, obviously Alexi Lala and Mia Ham. But then when you consider David Beckham stepping into LA Galaxy back in the day, and then now um owning a franchise inter Miami uh and bringing names like Messi and Suarez, and this is very, very impactful. So when you look at it, there is a moment that this has evolved into something bigger than soccer. Obviously, branding is very, very important when you are considering professional soccer clubs. You know, you look at back to um Europe, you can name you know top five teams very quickly in every league that they're playing in because they consistently play at higher levels and everywhere in the world, you know, Champions League, and then those players play on World Cup. Now, you you know, US is also pondering with the idea of USL, basically a second division of MLS and you know, or the lower division of MLS, which professional clubs considering a relegation promotion opportunity within that league as well. So when you put all these together, there are so many opportunities for players to play at a level that they could possibly dream of. You know, younger players, you look at this younger players that are playing in King Samur. You know, we have Girls Academy program that they could they are playing and competing in, and we have MLS Next program that they're competing in for boys. So every club have the opportunity to promote their players to play in these different leagues. So from a younger age to older age, everybody has an opportunity to experience this. You know, obviously it comes at a at a cost too, because you know, when you consider all these tournaments that you might be traveling, or all these games, you know, you could you can add gas money, hotel, you know, all these additional uh fees, that makes it hard sometimes. And that's why I always considered partnerships with certain businesses and organizations to lower the cost of entry to these opportunities for players, yeah. But you know, it's with every sport. I'm sure if I were to, you know, go into cheerleading or volleyball, it would probably be the same. Obviously, I'm not privy to the expenses of those sports, but it's all expensive.
SPEAKER_01:Let me tell you, it's all expensive.
SPEAKER_02:Yeah, I am sure. So every sport comes with that, you know, dilemma. But for me, you know, obviously coming from a passionate uh part of Europe, soccer being number one sport, and also being able to coach multiple levels for many, many years, I love seeing that it is becoming the number one youth sport in the United States because that is always what was my passion. How can I impact those players to hopefully play this sport? And if they can become pro, that's fantastic. But if they can't, can they be an avid fan like I am? Maybe they'll be a coach, or maybe just they'll be a great parent, providing this opportunity to their kids one day.
SPEAKER_01:Yeah, because the sport needs coaches uh at every level. Absolutely, yeah. People who can people who can build uh those those young humans into great bigger humans. And uh so that uh you know you're you've been a big part of that. So, how do people reach you if they want to know more?
SPEAKER_02:So the easiest, you know, obviously these days is Instagram, you know, website, the kingsammer.com. So if you look up King Sammer, uh you will definitely find us very quickly. And you know, my email is very easy.com. They can send an email. Um, my phone number is 404-422-5793. I give it out to anyone and they can call me to get more information. I'm happy to give them anything that I can provide them to understand soccer is big and it's gonna become even bigger within a year or so. So don't be late.
SPEAKER_01:I've enjoyed talking with you. Uh King's Hammer, um, you represent King's Hammer very well, Orsan.
SPEAKER_02:So I do my best, Murph. I do my best. I I really believe in what we do. Uh, we like I said, we have great partners where I've came from in Nashville. I'm making great connections here, and thanks to you, this podcast hopefully will get people to understand what we're trying to achieve. Um, I make great connections, like I said, from the chambers that I've been into, the meetings. There are some great people out there. When I tell them what we're trying to do, they're really listening and trying to figure out how they can help. Not just because they want to be part of it and to sponsor it, but they understand that what we're trying to achieve is something bigger than just a A small collaboration, you know, we were trying to tell a story and let's do it the right way.
SPEAKER_01:So before we go, are there any final thoughts? Anything we haven't talked about that you want to make sure people know and understand, or um, key talking points that we've never really got around to in our conversation?
SPEAKER_02:Sure. Um, I probably would say if you're a parent of a soccer player, you're doing a great job getting them to every activity that they are competing in or participating. It's a it's a phenomenal opportunity for them, but it's a big burden for the families because of, you know, not just financial, but the time commitment. And we get that. But the return on your investment is amazing. And don't just look at it as soccer development being what's being done on the soccer field. I've lived this for 25 years as a coach, as an executive on the sideline, sometime as a coach, sometimes as a parent. Like I said, my son is a you know school teacher. He did not want to play professional football or he didn't want to pursue it in college. He wanted to do some academics. But the opportunity that he got to playing running back made him what he is. So, parents, if your kids are participating in soccer, do look at it as a personal development. It's an amazing opportunity for them to become a good citizen in the future because they're participating in this. There will be moments they're gonna fall, there will be moments they'll be benched, they'll, you know, but this is part of life. This is how they get to learn how to pursue how to be more successful. And I think any soccer club or any sport club, sporting club teaches them this opportunity, then I think uh you have the most valuable um dollars in your pocket that that you cannot achieve in the future. That's what I think.
SPEAKER_01:Well said, Orson. So um, yeah, whenever I ask that question, what else do you have to say? I never know what somebody's going to say, but that was a great use of the time.
SPEAKER_02:But hopefully, hopefully we can all do it. You know, I I do remember moments, you know, like I said, you know, I've had we had so many uh little uh discussions with my son Devron. Uh this trying to figure out which sport was the hardest to play. Was it soccer or football? And we never agreed on that. But yeah, whatever he's done today, it's part of what he's done back then.
SPEAKER_01:Well, I get I get exhausted watching soccer, so I think soccer's got to be a tough sport to play, the conditioning part of it, but uh that's what coaches are for. So all right, brother. Well, thank you for spending time with us today.
SPEAKER_02:Well, Murph, this is what this is was amazing. Thank you for giving me the opportunity. You know, definitely, like I said, if we're able to tell a story and more people are able to do these kind of podcasts, uh, you guys are giving them that opportunity. So we really appreciate that.
SPEAKER_01:Yeah, yeah. I mean, one story at a time, you know, storytelling and education, I think, is is key uh to building anything. So um we've we've tried to do our part today, and thank you for being part of it. Um if anybody wants if anyone wants to know how they can just kind of contribute to the cause, kingshammer.com is the place to start, I would imagine. Yep. You've you've given your phone number. I'll make sure that that's um uh listed uh wherever I post this podcast. People will know how to reach you. Yep. So um we'll we'll get that phone ring and we'll get people visiting the website and um learning how to raise our younger generation to be um uh not just soccer players in the future, but uh teachers as well.
SPEAKER_02:And absolutely, absolutely perfect.
SPEAKER_01:All right, thanks for your time today. So um we're uh we're signing off uh this uh edition of the good neighbor podcast. I'll say to everybody out there, uh, until we meet again, everyone out there, please be good to your neighbor. See you all. Bye-bye.
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