US Youth Soccer 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.
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SEVEN (7) KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM
A TOPSoccer player is defined as any youth player between the ages of 4 and 19 who has physical or mental disability which limits their ability to perform at the level of play they have chosen to participate. A successful TOPSoccer program consists of the following elements:
- Placement of players by ability, not age
- Emphasis on ability not disability
- Player involvement
- Meaningful experience for players, not mere tokenism
- Achievement of individual goals
- Dependability and stability of coaches
- FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN!
TOPSOCCER & ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS IN STX
🛠️ Ready to Start a New Program?
If you’re planning to launch a new TOPSoccer program, we can help with that! Please reach out to registrar@stxsoccer.org for guidance on setting up discounted player registration fees and further understanding of the registration process.
📚 Coaching & Program Resources
Looking for sample activities, program guidance, or tools to train your volunteers? The US Youth SoccerTOPSoccer page is packed with great resources to help you get started or grow your program.
Need Support with Funding?
STX Soccer offers mini-grants to support new or expanding TOPSoccer programs. Learn more and apply here: STX Youth Soccer Grant Program
