TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities. TOPSoccer provides people with diverse abilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive. TOPS athletes are up to age 18 with a disability including but not limited to: Intellectual Disabilities, A.D.D., Autism, Hearing Impaired, Sight Impaired, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cystic Fibrosis, Down Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Seizure Disorder and Spinal Bifida.
The TOPSoccer program is geared toward player development rather than competition. Each session is led by trained coaches and buddies who use individualize activities to engage all players based on their preferences and needs.
No experience necessary. Our goals for TOPSoccer Athletes are:
Sense of belonging by being a part of a team
Improved self-esteem, fitness, social and soccer skills
Success based on individual ability
Fun!
TOPSoccer is played in the Fall (end of August - end of October) and Spring ( March - end of April). Players have the option of playing one or both seasons. Sessions are offered at WRAL Soccer Park (Raleigh) and Thomas Brooks Park (Cary).
Thomas Brooks Park
9008 Green Level Church Road, Cary, NC 27519
WRAL Soccer Park
7700 Perry Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27616