{"id":2311,"date":"2023-10-25T15:50:33","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T15:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/enysoccer\/?page_id=2311"},"modified":"2026-06-15T14:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T18:50:13","slug":"top-soccer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/enysoccer\/top-soccer\/","title":{"rendered":"TOPSoccer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio ghostkit-custom-1T2dyy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TOPSoccer- Sharing The Beautiful Game\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K0XdC_FxPVY?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"differentiators-of-topsoccer\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">What is TOPSoccer?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (<strong>T<\/strong>he&nbsp;<strong>O<\/strong>utreach&nbsp;<strong>P<\/strong>rogram for&nbsp;<strong>Soccer<\/strong>) 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&nbsp;an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-atUtU\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"differentiators-of-topsoccer\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">Benefits for Participants<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SOCIAL SKILLS<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Players interact with their volunteer Buddy and other athletes in a fun, group setting and learn proper social behaviors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TEAMWORK&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Players learn to trust someone else and rely on them through soccer activities and games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PERSEVERANCE&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Players might encounter difficulties with activities, but they will be encouraged to keep trying and overcome challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CONFIDENCE&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Players will achieve success on the field that carries over to their lives off the field in so many ways!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-Gca3W\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"differentiators-of-topsoccer\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">Differentiators of TOPSoccer<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BUDDIES<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Each participant is assigned a volunteer, trained \u2018Buddy\u2019 who is typically a little older and neurotypical. This Buddy works with their player individually and ensures they are safe, engaged, supported, and having fun. The player-Buddy relationship is maintained throughout the season, resulting in strong interpersonal bonds and an establishment of trust and confidence that allows each player to achieve their full potential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>COACHES \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;TOPSoccer coaches and administrators have taken formal USYS education and certification training that assists them in successfully delivering the program. In addition to providing coaching strategies and tactics specifically for children with special needs, the training identifies the traits of the most common disabilities. It guides how to modify typical soccer practice activities so everyone can be successful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GROUPINGS \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Players are grouped by ability, not just age, so they can develop at their own pace and participate amongst others with similar abilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-ZdyPjN\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-theme-secondary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6468abde34ca6387faf65d463e9e6d3f\"><strong><strong>Support TOPSoccer in Eastern New York<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e5e6176f3ac19086e7f012c77576a1dc wp-block-paragraph\">TOPSoccer changes lives by giving children and adults with diverse abilities the chance to play in a safe, fun, and supportive soccer environment. Your donation helps strengthen local TOPSoccer programs across Eastern New York and can also support specific participating programs through our fundraising page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/run-for-a-cause-top-soccer-9tiyeg\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Donate to TOPSoccer<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-6ec0aea883e2d6b5f03a1c86afb05bf7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:2\"><em>Donate to the general New York TOPSoccer effort or select a local TOPSoccer team\/program through our Run for a Cause \u2013 TOPSoccer fundraising page.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-272oSo\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"topsoccer-contact\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\"><strong>TOPSoccer Contact<\/strong>:<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eastern NY TOPSoccer Chairperson<strong> &#8211; Peter Bussa, <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:pbussa27@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pbussa27@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-ZBwNx\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"topsoccer-resources-topsoccer-at-us-soccer\"><strong>TOPSoccer Resources:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/usyouthsoccer\/programs\/topsoccer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOPSoccer at US Soccer Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/enysoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/2025\/09\/topsoccer_trifold25.pdf\">TOPSoccer ENYYSA Brochure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/enysoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/2026\/06\/topsoccer_howtogetstarted.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">How to Get Started with TOPSoccer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/enysoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/2025\/09\/topsoccer_recosessions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TOPSoccer Recommended Sessions and Schedule Formats<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/enysoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/2025\/09\/topsoccer_parent_outreach.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">What to include in a Parent Outreach Letter for a TOPSoccer program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is TOPSoccer? 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