What age groups and programs does Brilla Juniors offer?Brilla Juniors layers Clinton FC recreational soccer (U3–U19), a Brilla Juniors Academy for U7–U8, competitive Brilla Juniors teams for U9–U14, and Brilla United for U15–U19 elite play. Supplemental options include a winter futsal league (U6–U12), camps, and hosted tournaments at Traceway Park, so families can stay inside one Clinton-based club structure from first touches through high school.
About
Brilla Juniors is a community-based youth soccer organization in Clinton, Mississippi, built to inspire, develop, and challenge young players on and off the field. Families can enter through large-scale recreational leagues, a U7–U8 academy bridge, competitive Brilla Juniors teams, or the United elite pathway for older athletes—all centered at Traceway Park with professional coaching and a family-first club culture.
Competitive pathways and age groups
Brilla Juniors competitive teams serve boys and girls U9 through U14 in training and match environments designed to sharpen technique, tactics, and game understanding. Older players move into Brilla United (U15–U19), which targets advanced competition against elite Gulf South opponents. The Brilla Juniors Academy prepares U7 and U8 recreational players to step into the competitive program, and the club notes that competitive club pathways can begin as early as age eight for families ready for that step.
Recreational soccer through Clinton FC
Clinton FC recreational programming welcomes all skill levels from U3 through U19. Each year includes a fall season starting in August and a spring season starting in February, with seasons typically running two to three months. Fall registration generally opens May through July; spring registration runs November through December. Recreational soccer feeds the academy and competitive tracks for families who want a low-pressure entry before tryouts.
Tryouts, futsal, camps, and tournaments
Competitive and academy tryouts for the upcoming cycle begin May 11–12 at Traceway Park on fields 8–11. Academy U7–U8 sessions run 5:45–6:45 p.m.; Brilla Juniors U9–U10 use the same early window, while U11–U14 tryouts run 7:00–8:00 p.m. The club also runs a winter futsal league at Traceway Park for U6–U12 boys and girls, hosts fall break camps for ages 5–14, and stages tournament weekends such as the Juniors Spring Finale (May 1–3) and The Magnolia Cup (August 28–30) for U8–U19 boys and girls at the same complex.
Philosophy, coaching, and player support
The club emphasizes family-centered team environments, respect, integrity, humility, and long-term sustainability over short-term results. Director Justin Roberts and Technical Director Mallory Colman lead the staff, with coaches matched to team needs across competitive levels. Brilla Juniors teams compete through US Club Soccer, US Youth Soccer, and Mississippi Soccer Association, and need-based financial assistance is available for competitive families who complete a confidential application with supporting documentation.
Home fields and contact
Training, tryouts, leagues, and hosted events concentrate at Traceway Park, 200 Soccer Row, Clinton, MS 39056. Families register and manage accounts through PlayMetrics, and general questions can go to admin@brillajuniors.com. For program-specific help, Justin Roberts (justin@brillajuniors.com) and Mallory Colman (mallory@brillajuniors.com) are the listed leadership contacts.
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Frequently asked questions
When and where are Brilla Juniors tryouts held?Academy and competitive tryouts for the upcoming cycle begin May 11–12 at Traceway Park on fields 8–11 in Clinton. Academy U7–U8 and Brilla Juniors U9–U10 sessions run 5:45–6:45 p.m., while U11–U14 tryouts follow from 7:00–8:00 p.m. Families should confirm final schedules with club staff as dates approach each season.
Where does Brilla Juniors train and play home games?The club’s home base is Traceway Park, 200 Soccer Row, Clinton, MS 39056. Recreational seasons, academy sessions, competitive training, futsal nights, camps, tryouts, and tournaments such as the Juniors Spring Finale and The Magnolia Cup all use this Clinton complex.
How does recreational registration work for Clinton FC?Clinton FC recreational soccer is open to all skill levels U3–U19 with fall seasons starting each August and spring seasons starting each February, each lasting about two to three months. Fall registration typically runs May through July, while spring registration opens November through December, giving families a predictable calendar before choosing academy or competitive tryouts.
Does Brilla Juniors offer financial assistance?Yes. Brilla Juniors provides need-based financial assistance to help reduce competitive soccer costs. Families complete a confidential application, submit the first two pages of their most recent tax return (with Social Security numbers removed), and include any supporting documents; a staff member contacts applicants once a decision is made.
How can families contact Brilla Juniors?Email admin@brillajuniors.com for general club questions. Director Justin Roberts (justin@brillajuniors.com) and Technical Director Mallory Colman (mallory@brillajuniors.com) handle program leadership inquiries. Registration and roster management run through PlayMetrics, linked from the club’s registration tools.
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