TOPSOCCER

WHAT IS TOPSOCCER?

TOPSoccer is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by First Hernando Youth Soccer Club volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity to learn and play soccer to any boy or girl with a mental or physical disability. We aim to enable all young athletes with disabilities to become valued and successful Hernando Soccer family members!   TOPSoccer is a modified version of the soccer game designed to provide opportunities for special needs children ages 4-19. It provides a very affordable opportunity for fitness, fun, and self-esteem building. 

• Modifications are made to the game to allow full participation and enjoyment for each child. 
• One-on-one assistance is available to those who need it.
• It offers a recreational, leisure approach to the game of soccer. 

ATHLETES

 A TOPSoccer player is defined as any youth player between the ages of 4 and 19 who has a disability that limits their ability to perform at the level of play in which they have chosen to participate. 

MISSION 

TOPSoccer was formed to perpetuate the US Youth Soccer mission statement, which is to foster physical, mental, and emotional growth and development through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition. Our goal is to enable the many young athletes in and around Hernando County with disabilities to develop their physical fitness, technical skills, courage, and self-esteem through the joy and excitement of playing soccer. 

VOLUNTEERS 

How Can I Help? Many children with disabilities need and can be allowed to play soccer through FHYSC's TOPSoccer Program.  The TOPSoccer program would not exist without the many hours donated by dedicated volunteers and buddies in our club.  Yet, we need more volunteers to help make this a reality for these children.  If you believe in the statement “the gift of life is the gift of giving,” you are on the right track to becoming a Tops volunteer or buddy.  

Registration Link:  Coming Fall 2024 

Buddy Registration:   Coming Fall 2024  

For more information, contact Teri Lawson hernandotops@gmail.com 

Visit our TOPsoccer facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hernando-TOPS/279952422076616