 TOPSoccer Mission
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.  Click here for brochure
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 site coordinator nearest you. (See contact information below.)
Player Benefits
- Sense of belonging, value of being part of a team
- Improved self-esteem, fitness and social skills
- Success based upon ability
- FUN!
Where are Training & Competitions Held?
There are four sites in the metro area for 2008.
NORTHWEST
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NORTHEAST
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Host: Coon Rapids Soccer Association
Coon Rapids Soccer Complex (CRA 01)
1821 - 111th Ave NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Site Coordinator: Pat Robson (P) 763-228-3175
404 Lancaster Ln
Champlin, MN 55316
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Host: St. Croix Soccer Club
Washington County Fairgrounds (SCV 04)
12300 N 40th St
Stillwater, MN 55082
Site Coordinator: Penny Dally (P) 651-426-9428
1700 Ridgewood Ave
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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SOUTHWEST
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SOUTHEAST
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Host: Richfield Soccer Association
Washington Park (RFL 04)
7600 - 17th Ave S
Richfield, MN 55423
Site Coordinator: Jeff Mueller (P) 612-823-6645
4849 Aldrich Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
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Host: Dakota Rev Soccer Club
Longridge Park (VLY 25)
15760 Hayes Trl
Apply Valley, MN 55124
Site Coordinator: Jeff Pricco (P) 952-890-4679
2004 East Manor Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
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What will the Season Look Like?
- Our season typically consists of 4-6 practices leading up to a schedule of 4-6 games, plus a tournament experience and end of season party.
- Games and training are scheduled on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m.
- Athletes’ families and/or guardians need to provide transportation to and from games and training. (Carpools are generally organized by each program.)
What does an Athlete Need to Provide?
- A completed registration form (please check back)
- Shinguards
- Water bottle
- Athletic footwear (soccer shoes are optional)
- A willingness to commit to the program for the majority of the scheduled trainings and games
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
The Official Program for Youth Athletes with Disabilities
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.
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