What ages and program levels does Briarwood Soccer Club offer?The club serves roughly ages five through eighteen in fall and spring, with camps and clinics from about age four. Younger players join U6, U8, and U10 development leagues. U11–U14 recreational teams run alongside U11–U19 competitive teams, including ASA league play and academy-style options at U11.
About
Briarwood Soccer Club is a Birmingham-area youth soccer program connected to Quest Recreation outreach at Briarwood Presbyterian Church. The club welcomes families from any school or church as long as players can attend practices and games. Programming runs from about ages five through eighteen with fall and spring seasons, plus camps and clinics from about age four, indoor futsal, and occasional international playing opportunities.
Programs and competition
Younger players can join U6, U8, and U10 player-development leagues. U11 through U14 recreational teams sit alongside a competitive pathway: U11–U19 teams train and play at higher intensity. The club is a member of the Alabama Soccer Association and fields ASA-track teams as well as academy-style options at the younger competitive ages. Teams train and compete in Birmingham, around Alabama, and across the wider Southeast, including cities such as Atlanta, Chattanooga, Memphis, and Gulf Coast destinations.
Coaching and philosophy
Teams carry the Ambassadors name and tie club culture to a Christian outreach mindset: soccer is the shared activity while character and faith formation stay central to how coaches and families approach the season. Ryan Leib serves as director of coaching with a national coaching license and eight years of professional playing experience in the USL with the Charlotte Eagles and Atlanta Silverbacks.
Fees and how to pay
Club registration uses tiered amounts by age group and track. Six-and-under registration is $120; U7–U8 is $150; U9–U10 is $175. At U11, academy registration is $425 and recreational play is $200. From U12 through U15, ASA team registration is $575 and recreational play is $200. Birth-year cutoffs for each band update each cycle, so double-check your child’s bracket with the club before paying. Paying online adds an eight percent processing fee; paying by check, money order, or cash avoids that surcharge. Fee tiers on the current schedule run through U15; families with older competitive players should confirm the current rate each season.
How to reach Briarwood Soccer Club
Call 205-776-5114 or email soccer@briarwood.org for program questions, roster openings, and registration timing. The Quest Recreation outreach office is at 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, Alabama 35243, and can be reached at 205-776-5237 for broader outreach questions. Club fees can be submitted through the Briarwood Soccer Club online fee form.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Briarwood train and play?Home-base activity centers on Birmingham and central Alabama, while competitive teams also travel around the Southeast to cities such as Atlanta, Chattanooga, Memphis, and Gulf Coast venues. Practice and game sites shift by team and season, so the soccer office can confirm the current field plan for a specific roster.
When is registration and are there tryouts?Registration windows and any tryout requirements move with each fall and spring cycle. Email soccer@briarwood.org or call 205-776-5114 for the current calendar, open roster spots, and whether a given age group is holding evaluations.
What does registration cost?Club fees include $120 for 6U, $150 for U7–U8, and $175 for U9–U10. U11 academy registration is $425 while U11 recreational play is $200. From U12 through U15, ASA team registration is $575 and recreational play is $200. Birth-year bands for each tier change each season—confirm your child’s bracket with the club before paying. Online card payments add eight percent; check, money order, or cash avoids that fee. Ask the club for any brackets beyond the U15 tiers on the current schedule.
What is the club’s mission and coaching approach?The Ambassadors identity ties competitive and recreational soccer to Christian character development and community outreach. Director of coaching Ryan Leib holds a national license and brings eight years of USL professional playing experience with the Charlotte Eagles and Atlanta Silverbacks to the training environment.
How can families register, pay, or get help?Call 205-776-5114 or email soccer@briarwood.org. Club fees can be paid through the Briarwood Soccer Club online fee form. For mail or in-person outreach questions, the Quest Recreation office is at 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, Alabama 35243; call 205-776-5237.
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