WHAT IS TOPSOCCER?
US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities offered only through local US Youth Soccer-affiliated soccer clubs. TOPSoccer provides children with diverse abilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive.
The TOPSoccer program is designed and administered by US Youth Soccer and its volunteer TOPSoccer committee provides meaningful learning, development and physical participation opportunities to these young athletes through the game of soccer.
TOPSoccer is a modified version of the game of soccer designed to provide opportunities for special needs children. It provides a very affordable opportunity for fitness, fun and building self-esteem.
- Modifications are made to the game to allow full participation and enjoyment to each child.
- One-on-one assistance is available to those who need it.
- It offers a recreational, leisure approach to the game of soccer.
MISSION STATEMENT
TOPSoccer was formed to perpetuate the US Youth Soccer Mission statement, which is, to foster the physical, mental and emotional growth and development through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition.
Our goal is to enable the thousands of young athletes with disabilities to develop their physical fitness, technical skills, courage and self-esteem, through the joy and excitement of playing soccer.