Youth Athletics
The City of Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department partners with numerous non-profit organizations and companies to offer youth athletic programming to all kids in Brookhaven. Check out the programs below for our offerings.
The BPRD Youth Athletic Division is responsible for providing a variety of athletic programs for youth in the city of Brookhaven. Athletic programs include: Baseball,Softball, Soccer, Football, Cheerleading, Basketball and various sports camps and clinics. The Youth Athletic Division strives to meet the demands that arise with a diverse and expanding community. Safety is always the first priority, while we remain committed to treating all participants and programs equally. Integrity, dependability, transparency and uniformity are the 4 principles that guide this division of Brookhaven Parks and Recreation.
Multi-Sport Instructional Programs
- Elevate Sports Academy
- Outshine Sports
Outshine Sports camps in Brookhaven, GA, offer a wide variety of entertaining, engaging, and inspiring activities for boys and girls from ages 5 to 12. Our camp experience promotes independence, decision-making, socialization, skill building, confidence, creativity, and self-discovery in a safe, nurturing environment. Campers are encouraged to be themselves, try something new, unplug and have fun! We know what parents expect. Does your child want to learn about Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Tennis, or Cooking?We can help. Does your child want to do nothing but play sports and games all day? We’ve got a camp for that, too. Our wide range of programs ensures there’s something for every kid. We invite you to read through our program options and philosophy to find out more about our camps. The next step is easy — join us for an amazing time filled with fun, exploration and growth.
Football and Cheerleading
- All kids ages 5-13 are invited to participate.
- Every kid is guaranteed a starting position on a team
- Every kids is guaranteed to play the full game at that position
- Divisions are age-based
- Safety is our top priority
- Football helmets & shoulder pads are provided by ACYA
- No child is turned away
- Kids always come FIRST at ACYA
Each football player receives quality instruction and is guaranteed quality playing time. The goal is to maximize enjoyment and learning for every player. Teams are typically comprised of 14 kids to help achieve this goal. It's all about the kids having FUN, making new FRIENDS and learning to play FOOTBALL.
Our cheerleaders also have a lot of FUN and make new FRIENDS while learning to CHEER!
All of our volunteers are trained on proper instruction and checked for personal background clearance
Baseball
Murphey Candler Baseball was established in 1958. Since then, our Major Division tournament teams have won four state championships and fourteen Little League District 9 and District 2 championships and one 10 year old state championship.
Philosophy Although we are very proud of that winning tradition, it is secondary to providing a program where each child, regardless of ability, can enjoy the great game of baseball in a positive and caring atmosphere. We want our coaches to instill the will to excel through teamwork, fair play, and learning the skills of the game. Nevertheless, our primary objective is recreational, that is, for kids to play and have fun.
Seasons MCB operates a traditional Spring season for league play with games running from mid-March through the end of the school year. After the Spring season has ended, we have All-Star teams that participate in organized Tournaments against other leagues in our District. MCB also operates a Fall season that plays games on Sunday afternoons from late August through October.
Softball
Murphey Candler Girls Softball Association (MCGSA) introduced girls fastpitch softball to Atlanta in 1968. We offer recreational leagues for girls from age 5-18, as well as, select and travel opportunities. MCGSA is an all volunteer organization and the only recreational girls fastpitch league in the Brookhaven/Dunwoody/Chamblee footprint.
Each season, more than 300 young ladies participate across our leagues learning the game of softball, and building lifelong friendships in the process. Through our volunteer coaches, professionally run clinics and other learning opportunities, the girls have the opportunity to improve their skills, learn about competition and team work and gain an appreciation for an active lifestyle.
Soccer
Concorde Soccer Association (CSA) was founded in 1982 with a handful of boys teams featuring a wealth talent. Coaches from all over the world brought their knowledge and love of the game to Concorde. Players from all around Atlanta responded, resulting in a number of highly competitive teams.
In 2001, Concorde introduced an Athena program for girl’s soccer. By again attracting top talent in both coaches and players, our Athena teams immediately began attracting attention. Concorde, long recognized for our superb boy’s teams, is now equally dedicated to the same high level of soccer excellence for girls.
The Atlanta Concorde Fire Soccer Club was formed in June 2003 with the merger of two of the Atlanta areas premier leagues, Concorde Soccer Association and The Atlanta Fire. Sending six 2003 state championship teams to the regional finals, the club set the bar for excellence in play. The club now fields nearly 50 Select/Athena teams and recreational teams at all age levels, fielding more than 1000 players in age groups from U6 to U19. Our teams compete in leagues organized by the Georgia Soccer Association under the auspices of the United States Youth Soccer Association.
Our home fields are on Ashford-Dunwoody Road at Nancy Creek, next to Marist High School. They are part of a soccer complex that Concorde is developing in partnership with the Cowart Family Ashford-Dunwoody YMCA and the City of Brookhaven where two fields within Blackburn Park are used.
Tennis
Mommy & Me - Mommy & Me is a 30 minute introductory physical development class that brings kids ages 2 - 3.5 on the court for their first tennis experience -with one parent or caregiver - to foster a gentle, interactive introduction to tennis. Holding their first 17” tennis racquet, the program will engage toddlers in making first contact with the ball through interactive drills, teaching them to watch and track the ball while stimulating muscle memory. Class uses a mix of foam and low compression balls. https://up4tennis.com/mommy-me
Twinkling Stars - This 30 minute introductory physical development class focuses on basic motor skills for children ages 3 and 4 years old: hand-eye coordination, balance, and agility, as well as racquet skills.Class uses a mix of foam and low compression balls and a 19" racquet. https://up4tennis.com/twinkling-stars/
Lil' Stars- This one hour program for beginners is for ages four to six years old. The primary focuses are building gross motor skills, confidence, and hand-eye coordination. Beginning stroke mechanics such as the forehand, backhand, volley and serve will be introduced, with weekly themes reinforced through drills and games. A mix of red and low compression balls will be used with a 21-23" racquet. https://up4tennis.com/lil-stars/
Shining Stars I- One hour introductory program for children ages seven to nine years old. Designed to build on the Lil Stars program which introduced beginning stroke mechanics such as the forehand, backhand, volley and serve. Students will gain additional exposure to all strokes and learn to self-feed, score, and move properly to the ball. Class uses low compression balls and a 23-25" racquet. https://up4tennis.com/shining-stars/
Shining Stars II- One hour program designed for children ages nine to twelve. This player has a basic understanding of stroke mechanics and is able to move the ball around the court with intent and makes consistent solid contact. Stroke mechanics will be reinforced and students will learn how and when to hit with various spins. Green dot and regular balls will be used with a 26" or 27" racquet. https://up4tennis.com/shining-stars-ii/
Future Stars- 60 to 90 minute program designed for the player looking to play tournaments or high school tennis. Students should be able to rally at least ten consecutive balls on a consistent basis. Stroke mechanics will be reinforced and students will learn how to build points. Regular balls and full sized racquets will be used. https://up4tennis.com/future-stars/
