US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training program for all athletes with intellectual, emotional, and or physical disabilities. The program strives to provide soccer opportunities (the opportunity of soccer) for players to develop at their own pace in a safe, fun, and supportive/inclusive environment.
TOPSoccer was formed to perpetuate the US Youth Soccer mission statement which is, in part, "to foster the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of America's youth through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition." There are thousands of children with disabilities who need, and can be provided with, the opportunity to play soccer through the TOPSoccer program.
Each participant is assigned a volunteer, trained ‘Buddy’. This Buddy works with their player individually and makes sure they are safe, engaged, supported, and having fun. The player-Buddy relationship is maintained throughout the course of a season, resulting in strong interpersonal bonds and an establishment of trust and confidence that allows each player to achieve their full potential.
Ages: Boys & Girls 5-12 years old
Session Dates: Saturdays from April 15th - May 20th
Time: 11 am - 12 pm
Location: Harry Thomas Recreation Center
Cost: $0
DC Soccer Club is proud to join forces with Skills on the Hill to support TOPSoccer programming for youth athletes with intellectual, emotional or physical differences in the D.C. area. Skills on the Hill (SOTH) therapists will be volunteering onsite to offer support and guidance for participants and DC Soccer Club staff during weekly outdoor activities. SOTH is excited to have the opportunity to support TOPSoccer's mission of providing access to sport and recreation for children of all ability levels. For more information about Skills on the Hill or to learn how pediatric therapy can help your child learn, grow and play, please visit www.skillsonthehill.com. For a complimentary consultation or to talk about your child's participation in community programming, please call (202) 544-5439 or email HERE.
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