September Updates & Fall Kickoff

Hey Kaizen Family,

We hope the start of club and school has been going well for everyone! As we roll into the fall season, we have several exciting updates, new programs, and recaps to share.

Monthly Membership Reminder

Our monthly membership is subscription-based and renews automatically on the 1st of each month.

  • Unlimited training sessions

  • Free pickup games & clinics

  • Free membership shirts

  • 25% off camps

  • Access to Luv Center Tuesdays

If you haven’t joined yet, now’s the perfect time to jump in and keep your training consistent.

After-School Programs

We’re excited to kick off after-school soccer at Gaston Christian (Lowell & Kings Mountain campuses) this fall!

  • 8-week program for $125

  • Lowell: Fridays, 3:00–4:00 PM

  • Kings Mountain: Wednesdays, 3:15–4:15 PM

These sessions are exclusive to students at those schools.

Unfortunately, we won’t be at New Hope this fall due to a last-minute YMCA program taking the available space. We know there was strong interest and were close to finalizing details, but we’ll do everything we can to bring it back in the spring and beyond.

Want Kaizen Soccer at your child’s school? Help us connect with administrators—we’d love to make it happen!

Homeschool Academy

Our morning training sessions for homeschool athletes continue this fall:

  • Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:00–9:00 AM

  • Focus: technical skills, agility, structured gameplay

  • Open to co-ops (help us spread the word!)

New Training in Kings Mountain

We’re adding futsal/indoor training at GCS (Kings Mountain) immediately after the after-school program:

  • First session: 4:30–5:30 PM

  • Additional sessions may be added based on interest

Labor Day Soccer Clinic

  • Date: Monday, September 1st

  • Location: GCS – Lowell

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Cost: $25 for non-members | Free for members

Saturday Pickup Games / Scrimmages

We’re bringing back Saturday morning pickup games!

  • Free for members | $10 for non-members

  • Minimum of 8 players required (decision made by 11:00 PM Friday)

  • Age groups:

    • 4th grade & younger: 8:30–9:30 AM

    • 5th grade & older (middle school): 9:45–10:45 AM

MLS GO Recap

Our first MLS GO season was a massive success!

  • 26 teams

  • 182 games

  • 190 players

  • 1,008 goals scored

It was an amazing experience for both players and parents. Since it was our first time running the league, we know there’s room for improvement, and we’re excited to build on it. Stay tuned for details on our winter futsal season of MLS GO!

Most Improved Players

We’re proud to launch a new way of recognizing players who show consistent growth and hard work. Congratulations to our first honorees:

  • July: Collin Haskins

  • August: Campbell Gadis

Each month’s recognition will be posted on our socials—keep grinding!

Summer Camps Recap & Thanks to Sponsors

This summer was our biggest yet, with over 250 players attending our camps! A huge thank-you to our sponsors for making it all possible and helping us create a fun, challenging, and memorable experience.

Level the Field Fund

One of our Kaizen parents recently launched the Level the Field Fund, a nonprofit scholarship program to provide underprivileged youth with access to competitive soccer.

Kaizen Camps & Training is proud to serve on the board, as we’ve seen firsthand how soccer can transform lives when barriers are removed.

If you’d like to support:
Donate here → givebutter.com/levelthefield

Reminders: Booking & Reviews

  • Booking Policy: Please book at least 4 hours in advance to help us staff and plan sessions.

  • Acuity App: Download and create an account to manage your sessions and get reminders.

  • Google Reviews: Had a great experience with Kaizen? A quick review helps us grow and lets other families know what to expect.

Thanks for being part of the Kaizen community—we can’t wait to see you on the field this fall!

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