TOPSOCCER
TOPSoccer Program Overview
The Outreach Program for Soccer is a community-based recreational program specifically designed to meet the needs of athletes ages 5 years and older with physical, social-emotional, or intellectual disabilities participate in the world’s most popular sport. Players are placed on teams according to ability and comfort level, instead of by age. TOPSoccer is designed to improve the overall fitness, self-esteem and social skills of your child. The basis of TOPSoccer is a modified version of the game of soccer, specifically altered to allow full participation and enjoyment for every athlete.
What are the benefits of TOPSoccer for my child?
- Your child will develop a sense of belonging to a community.
- Learn the value of being part of a team.
- Improved self-esteem, fitness and social skills.
What is the role of the TOPSoccer parent?
As a TOPSoccer parent, you need to:
- Provide transportation to and from all practices and games, ensuring that the player is prompt.
- Attend all practices and games.
- Lend support in a positive manner.
- Provide any pertinent information about your child to the coaches and administrators.
What should families expect from the program?
- A fun and meaningful experience for you and your family.
- Safe and healthy environment.
- Improved self-esteem, fitness and social skills.
- Parents will have the opportunity to network with other families for support and information-sharing.
Find a TOPSoccer Club
Procedures vary from club to club with an effort made to keep cost affordable to ALL. It may be necessary to provide a doctor’s permission slip in order for your child to participate.
Colorado has 9 TOPSoccer programs across the state:
- Arsenal Colorado (Fort Collins area)
- Colorado EDGE (Arvada area)
- Colorado Ignite (Erie area)
- Colorado Rapids North (Westminster/Thornton area)
- Colorado Rapids South (Parker area)
- Colorado Rush Thunder (Littleton area)
- Colorado United (Littleton/Highlands Ranch area)
- NorCo Rush Thunder (Greeley area)
- Pride SC (Colorado Springs area)
- Pueblo Rangers (Pueblo area)
New TOPSoccer programs are starting up every season!
If you would like to register as a TOPSoccer player or volunteer as a Buddy, please contact the CSA TOPSoccer State Coordinator, Cristi Thomas (TOPSoccer@coloradosoccer.org).
TOPSoccer Buddy & Coach of the Year
The TOPSoccer Buddy & Coach of the Year is awarded at the annual CSA Awards Banquet over AGM Weekend.
- 2016 TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year
Cameron Heath, Arsenal Colorado TOPSoccer
- 2017 TOPSoccer Coach of the Year
John LaBoon, Colorado Rush Thunder TOPSoccer
- 2018 TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year
Chase McCall, Colorado United TOPSoccer (pictured bottom left)
- 2019 TOPSoccer Coach of the Year
Chester Collett, Colorado EDGE TOPSoccer
- 2021 TOPSoccer Coach of the Year
Stu Sinclair, Colorado United TOPSoccer (pictured bottom right)