{"id":2338,"date":"2023-10-18T18:49:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T18:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/fysa\/?page_id=2338"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:09:13","slug":"topsoccer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/fysa\/topsoccer\/","title":{"rendered":"TOPSoccer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About TOPSoccer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl with disabilities. The Florida Youth Soccer Association \/ US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer program provides assistance to affiliated organizations with ways to enable players with mental or physical disabilities to play soccer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The emphasis of this program is on development, training, and meaningful participation rather than on 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. There are thousands of children with disabilities who need, and can be provided the opportunity to play soccer through TOPSoccer. That opportunity exists for these athletes to achieve, develop and participate according to their individual abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For assistance with starting a TOPSoccer program, please contact the TOPSoccer Chair.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Program Components<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Athletes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The TOPSoccer program is developed for toward athletes with disabilities, and participation requirements may vary by club program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Coaches<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A TOPSoccer Coach has completed the TOPSoccer Coaching Course.  All coaches shall follow the minimum guidelines for risk management. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Buddies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A TOPSoccer Buddy has successfully completed the TOPSoccer Buddy Training.
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Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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TOPSoccer Around the World <\/strong>(Rescheduled)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Due to weather concerns, TOPSoccer Around the world has been rescheduled to March. If you already registered for the February 1st date, you do not need to register again<\/strong>\u2014your registration will automatically carry over to the March event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> Sunday, March 8, 2026
Time: <\/strong>9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Buddy\/Volunteer Check-In: 8:00 AM)<\/em>
Location:<\/strong> Tampa Bay Rowdies Training Facility, 8108 Benjamin Rd, Tampa, FL 33634<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still want to join us? You can absolutely still get in on the fun\u2014registration will remain open for new athletes and volunteers leading up to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TOPSoccer Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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New Program Start-Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n