 He also served six years as the conference chairman for men's soccer and was the regional chair for men's soccer from 2001–04 and 2006-08.In 2011 Birkey was appointed to the NAIA Men's Soccer Executive Board and administered on the 2013 and 2014 National Tournament Games Committee.In January 2014 he was appointed National President of the NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches Association but regretfully ended his leadership service to the NAIA as Concordia turned its focus to NCAA DII and the GNAC.