TOPSoccer

US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers.

The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl who has a mental or physical disability. The goal of the program is to enable the thousands of young athletes with disabilities to become valued and successful members of the US Youth Soccer family.

TOPSoccer creates a fun, adaptive environment for players 4 to 21 years old. Programs are geared toward player development rather than competition. Athletes learn skills and have fun!

Location

Lakewood Ranch Park

5490 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202

Dates

Starting Sept 27, 2025

Saturday Afternoons

Time

2:30 – 4:00 PM

Every Saturday

Ages

4 – 21 Years Old

Boys & Girls with mental or physical disabilities

Program Contact

Chris Collins

TOPSoccer Program Coach

Email Chris

What Players Gain

Benefits for Participants

Social Skills

Players interact with their volunteer Buddy and other athletes in a fun, group setting and learn proper social behaviors.

Teamwork

Players learn to trust someone else and rely on them through soccer activities and games.

Perseverance

Players might encounter difficulties with activities, but they will be encouraged to keep trying and overcome challenges.

Confidence

Players will achieve success on the field that carries over to their lives off the field in so many ways!

About the Program

What Makes TOPSoccer Special

Adaptive Environment

Every session is designed to be inclusive and adaptive — meeting each athlete where they are and helping them grow at their own pace.

Development Over Competition

TOPSoccer focuses entirely on player development, skill building, and fun — not scores or standings. Every participant is a winner.

Volunteer Buddy System

Each player is paired with a trained volunteer Buddy who provides one-on-one support, encouragement, and guidance throughout every session.

US Youth Soccer Program

TOPSoccer is an official US Youth Soccer program — bringing national-level structure, resources, and commitment to every local community chapter.

Open to All Disabilities

The program welcomes boys and girls with any mental or physical disability between the ages of 4 and 21 — no player is turned away.

Community-Based

Organized by local youth soccer association volunteers, TOPSoccer keeps the experience close to home and rooted in the community it serves.

Common Questions

FAQ

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