What ages and program levels does Homewood Soccer Club offer?The nonprofit club serves children from preschool ages through high school. Patriot League covers 4U through 8U intramural play. Red Teams are recreational sides for 9U and older. Academy focuses on U9 through U12 development. Blue Teams are U13 through U19 select groups that train and play in Alabama Soccer Association State League competition.
About
Homewood Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization based in Homewood, Alabama, in the Birmingham metro. The club grew out of Homewood Parks and Recreation and has operated independently since 2005, led by an executive director and professional staff with oversight from a volunteer board. Programming is built for children from preschool ages through high school. The mission is to be the club of choice for families who want strong training and positive experiences in a community setting.
What the club offers
Four main pathways cover different ages and commitment levels. The Patriot League introduces 4U through 8U players in an intramural model: younger groups combine practice and play on one weeknight, while 7U and 8U add a separate Saturday intramural game. Red Teams are recreational sides for 9U and older that practice twice weekly and play one match weekly, with a mix of home fixtures and road games against other Birmingham-area clubs. The Academy program serves U9 through U12 with a child-centered emphasis on individual development ahead of short-term results. Blue Teams are U13 through U19 select groups formed through competitive tryouts; they compete in the Alabama Soccer Association State League with statewide scheduling that still keeps many matches in the Birmingham area, plus up to two tournaments or State Cup involvement and a higher time and cost expectation than Red.
Training sites, fields, and office
The Homewood Soccer Complex on South Lakeshore Drive offers three full-size grass fields maintained by Homewood Parks and Recreation, which also decides weather-related closures. West Oxmoor Park adds three full-size turf fields off West Oxmoor Road. The club office sits inside the Homewood Community Center at 1632 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209, with general correspondence also accepted at the club’s Birmingham post office box.
Tryouts, academy evaluations, and registration
Competitive tryouts and Academy evaluations are organized by birth year. Academy evaluations cover birth years 2014 through 2018; Blue Team competitive tryouts cover 2007 through 2013, aligned with U.S. Soccer player development age-group formats from 7v7 through 11v11. Families use the club’s tryout registration links for those tracks. Patriot League spring seasons follow a repeating rhythm: 4U meets on Thursday evenings, 5U/6U on Tuesday evenings, and 7U/8U hold Thursday practices with Saturday intramural games, generally running from late February into April for spring. Registration for Patriot and other levels is handled online through SportsEngine; anyone paying without a credit card can visit the soccer office inside the Homewood Park and Recreation building by scheduling an appointment. Office visits are by appointment, typically during Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning-to-midday hours.
Patriot League fees and gear
For Patriot League spring play, 4U and combined 5U/6U registration is one hundred fifteen dollars and 7U/8U registration is one hundred seventy dollars, with a uniform bundle included in that fee. Families living outside Homewood pay an additional twenty-five dollar non-resident fee. Late registration, when offered, may include a twenty dollar late fee and cannot guarantee friend requests. Players need a size three ball, water, shin guards, athletic shorts and soccer socks, and cleats are encouraged but not required.
Philosophy and coaching support
Core values stress long-term player development, a welcoming environment for players and families, diversity and inclusion, quality experiences at every age and ability, and keeping cost from being a barrier to participation. Patriot League sessions rely on volunteer parent coaches guided by staff, including a player development coordinator who supplies weekly lesson plans and on-field demonstrations. Competitive and Academy questions route to the technical director and executive director; recreational and office matters go through the office manager and recreational director.
How to reach the club
The soccer office sees visitors by appointment Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings into early afternoon. Call +1 205-874-9182 or email Chrisrogers@homewoodsoccer.com for registration, recreational programming, uniforms, and general office questions. Competitive and Academy inquiries can go to Masoncook@homewoodsoccer.com or Emilyclifford@homewoodsoccer.com; Patriot League coordination often involves leelavette@charter.net. For sponsorship, Lee Lavette leads those conversations for the club.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the club train and play?Outdoor play centers on the Homewood Soccer Complex at 1800 South Lakeshore Drive, Homewood, AL 35209, with three full-size grass fields, and West Oxmoor Park at 121 West Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209, with three full-size turf fields. The soccer office is at 1632 Oxmoor Road inside the Homewood Community Center.
When are tryouts, academy evaluations, and Patriot League seasons?Academy evaluations target birth years 2014 through 2018 and competitive Blue tryouts target 2007 through 2013, each with its own registration flow. Patriot League spring play typically runs from late February into April: 4U on Thursday evenings, 5U/6U on Tuesday evenings, and 7U/8U with Thursday practices plus Saturday intramural games. Exact registration deadlines and any late-registration windows vary by season for Patriot and other programs.
What does Patriot League registration cost?Spring Patriot League registration is one hundred fifteen dollars for 4U and for combined 5U/6U groups, and one hundred seventy dollars for 7U/8U, with a uniform included. Non-Homewood residents add twenty-five dollars. Late registration, when available, may add a twenty dollar late fee and cannot guarantee friend pairing requests.
What is the club’s mission and approach?The mission is to be the club of choice for families seeking quality training and experiences in a community environment. Core values include long-term development, a family-friendly culture, diversity and inclusion, strong experiences regardless of age or skill, and financial access so participants are not turned away solely for cost. Patriot League relies on volunteer coaches supported by staff lesson plans and on-field demos; Academy emphasizes individual growth before results.
How can families register or get help?Most registration runs online through SportsEngine. For in-person payment or hands-on help, schedule an appointment and visit the soccer office in the Homewood Park and Recreation building during its regular weekday windows. Call +1 205-874-9182 or email Chrisrogers@homewoodsoccer.com for recreational and office questions; use Masoncook@homewoodsoccer.com or Emilyclifford@homewoodsoccer.com for competitive or Academy topics, and leelavette@charter.net for many Patriot League matters including waitlist requests when a season is full.
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