We are very pleased to be offering a new program in 2009, TOPSoccer...

TOPSoccer is a community-based soccer program that is designed to meet the needs of children ages eight and older with physical and/or mental disabilities. The program is geared toward player development rather than to competition. Athletes are placed on teams according to ability NOT by age.

Who Plays TOPSoccer?

Any child with a disability including but not limited to: A.D.D., Autism, Hearing Impaired, Sight Impaired, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cystic Fibrosis, Downs Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Seizure Disorder and Spinal bifida. If you have a question about your athlete and whether this program fits their needs, contact the North District Representatives, Patricia and Jim Robson, elbarco84@hotmail.com.

Player Benefits

• Sense of belonging, value of being part of a team
• Improved self-esteem, fitness and social skills
• Success based upon ability
• FUN!

How can I get involved?

• To volunteer as a coach or coach’s helper, contact Ivan Woyno, MYSA Development Administrator at 952-252-1688. (Letters of recommendation are issued to youth wishing to earn volunteer hours for their resume.)
• To make a donation to the TOPSoccer program contact Candace Daley, MYSA Executive Director at 952-252-1687.

More About TOPSoccer

TOPSoccer, created in 1991, is a community-based soccer program that is designed to meet the needs of children with physical and/or mental disabilities. The emphasis of this program is on development, training, and meaningful participation rather than on competition.

Athletes are placed on teams according to ability NOT by age. Our goal is to enable youth athletes with disabilities to develop their physical fitness, technical skills, courage, and self esteem, through the joy and excitement of playing soccer. TOPSoccer fosters the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of America’s youth through the sport of soccer at all levels. In short, TOPSoccer takes kids from the sidelines to participating in the game.