TOPSoccer

Registration for spring 2026 is open!

ASC is excited to announce the formation of its new 2026 TOPSoccer program in Annapolis! The program includes 7 sessions starting Saturday April 11. Sessions are on Saturdays at PAL at 2:00 pm.

What is TOPSoccer? US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based 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.

Benefits for Participants

• 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. 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!

Differentiators of TOPSoccer

• 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.
• GROUPINGS – Players are grouped by ability, not just age, so they can develop at their own pace and participate with others of similar abilities.

Please contact our ASC TOPSoccer Program Director Marissa Jacobs at [email protected] with any questions.