TOPSoccer- (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities offered only through local US Youth Soccer-affiliated soccer clubs.  TOPSoccer provides people with diverse abilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive. In the TOPS format, coaches or “buddies” work with the TOPSoccer players in a one-on-one format on the field.

Our goal is to give each player a sense of accomplishment and belonging to something.  It may be a small group of friends to play with, or being a part of a sport. Modifications are made to the game and training environment to allow full participation and enjoyment to each athlete that participates. Each coach is looked on as a mentor to achieve our goal.

In the TOPS format, coaches or “buddies” work with the TOPSoccer players in a one-on-one format on the field. This could be one player with a coach participating in a small sided game with other players, or one player and one coach alone.

The “buddy” role is to build self-esteem and confidence. Soccer experience is not required; all the buddies need is a desire to help build the confidence of a child. We will help train the buddies.

The TOPS program meets weekly on Saturdays from Mid April until Mid June in the Spring and from Sep-Oct in the Fall season.