FC Birmingham Club‑Wide Tryouts
Development Academy, Academy, College Prep, Showcase, and Men’s & Women’s Senior Teams — one connected pathway, one club standard.
Not sure where your player fits?
Use the Age Group Finder below to see where your player belongs in our pathway before registering for tryouts.
Youth Tryouts (U8–U20)
Youth tryouts determine placement across our Development Academy, Academy, College Prep, and Showcase programs. Players are evaluated technically, tactically, physically, and mentally to ensure the right competitive home.
Dev Academy
Foundational ages focused on ball mastery, decision‑making, and a love for the game.
Academy
Players ready for increased intensity, tactical understanding, and a more competitive environment.
College Prep
High‑school players preparing for college exposure, advanced training, and recruiting support.
Showcase
Competitive players seeking high‑level match play, visibility, and senior‑level preparation.
Senior Team Tryouts
FC Birmingham’s senior teams compete at a high level with professional standards in training, preparation, and match play. Select your pathway below.
Men’s Senior Team
Compete in a high‑standard environment built on accountability, preparation, and performance.
Women’s Senior Team
A competitive environment for current college players, recent graduates, and elite prospects.
How We Evaluate Players
Our staff uses a consistent, transparent evaluation model across all programs to ensure every player is placed in the environment where they can grow and compete.
Technical Quality
First touch, ball mastery, passing range, receiving under pressure, and comfort in tight spaces.
Tactical Understanding
Positioning, decision‑making, awareness, movement off the ball, and understanding of team principles.
Physical Readiness
Speed, agility, endurance, strength, and age‑appropriate athletic qualities that support the game model.
Mental & Cultural Fit
Coachability, competitiveness, resilience, communication, and alignment with FC Birmingham’s standards.
What to Expect at Tryouts
Every session is organized, intentional, and focused on identifying players who fit our game model, standards, and culture.
Check‑In & Warm‑Up
Players check in, receive instructions, and complete a dynamic warm‑up.
Technical & Tactical Evaluation
Ball mastery, decision‑making, positioning, and understanding of the game.
Game Play & Compete Level
Small‑sided and full‑field games to evaluate competitiveness and adaptability.
What to Bring
Players should arrive prepared and equipped for a high‑intensity, professional‑standard session. These items ensure safety, readiness, and a smooth evaluation process.
Tryout Checklist
What Happens After Tryouts
1. Evaluation
Coaches assess technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance.
2. Staff Review
Coaching staff meet to determine the best placement for each player.
3. Placement Email
Families receive roster decisions and next steps within a few days.
Ready to Register for Tryouts?
Select the program that best matches your player’s age and goals, then complete the tryout registration.