BASC is looking for individuals to help promote, support and participate in our new TOPSoccer Program!
If you or someone you is interested in this LOW COST program please contact BASC for more information.
In addition to player participants, BASC is looking for administrators, coaches, parents, brother/sisters and other individuals who would like to participate in this opportunity to share soccer with people having diverse disabilities.
BASC is looking for individuals to help promote, support and participate in our new TOPSoccer Program!
If you or someone you is interested in this LOW COST program please contact BASC for more information.
In addition to player participants, BASC is looking for administrators, coaches, parents, brother/sisters and other individuals who would like to participate in this opportunity to share soccer with people having diverse disabilities.
TOPSoccer is the outreach program for soccer.
TOPSoccer 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.
What makes topsoccer different?
BUDDIES – Each participant is assigned a volunteer, trained ‘Buddy’ who is typically a little older and neurotypical. This Buddy works with their player individually and makes sure they are safe, engaged, supported, and having fun. The player-Buddy relationship is maintained throughout the course of a season, resulting in strong interpersonal bonds and an establishment of trust and confidence that allows each player to achieve their full potential.
COACHES – TOPSoccer coaches and administrators have taken formal USYS education and certification training that assists them in successfully delivering the program. In addition to providing coaching strategies and tactics specifically for children with special needs, the training identifies the traits of the most common disabilities and provides guidance on how to modify typical soccer practice activities so everyone can be successful.
GROUPINGS – Players are grouped by ability, not just age, such that they can develop at their own pace and participate amongst others with similar abilities.
SOCIAL SKILLS – Players interact with their volunteer Buddy and other athletes in a fun, group setting and learn proper social behaviors.
TEAMWORK – Players learn to trust someone else and rely on them through soccer activities and games.
PERSEVERANCE – Players might encounter difficulties with activities, but they will be encouraged to keep trying and overcome challenges.
CONFIDENCE – Players will achieve success on the field that carries over to their lives off the field in so many ways!
The BASC TOPSoccer program is free for all participants. Fees are paid for through the proceeds from our 3rd party field rental.
CLICK HERE to register your TOPSoccer player for the fall 2024 Season!
SPRING 2024
Start Date: March 9, 2024
Location: ISSC Fields 17 & 18
Time: 3:30pm (The exact time in the late afternoon may be adjusted throughout the season. The Director will communicate directly with any changes.)
FALL 2024
Start Date: September 7, 2024
Location: ISSC Fields 17 & 18
Time: 3:30pm (The exact time in the late afternoon may be adjusted throughout the season. The Director will communicate directly with any changes.)
Director: Katie Caillavet
Questions: Email: topsoccer@basoccer.club
