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US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (T<\/strong>he O<\/strong>utreach P<\/strong>rogram for 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 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<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    TOPSOCCER  & ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS IN STX<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Ready to Start a New Program?<\/strong> 
    If you’re planning to launch a new TOPSoccer program, we can help with that! Please reach out to registrar@stxsoccer.org<\/a> for guidance on setting up discounted player registration fees and further understanding of the registration process. 
     
    \ud83d\udcda Coaching & Program Resources<\/strong> 
    Looking for sample activities, program guidance, or tools to train your volunteers? The     US Youth SoccerTOPSoccer page<\/a> is packed with great resources to help you get started or grow your program. 
     
    Need Support with Funding?<\/strong> 
    STX Soccer offers mini-grants to support new or expanding TOPSoccer programs. Learn more and apply here:     STX Youth Soccer Grant Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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