Welcome to JHYS TOPSoccer!
Welcome to our JHYS TOPSoccer Program!
Our local TOPSoccer is a community-based soccer program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by Jackson Hole Youth Soccer volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl who has a mental or physical disability. Our goal is to enable the young athletes with disabilities to value the benefits of soccer. JHYS coaches and players will assist TOP Soccer athletes with individual and group skills leading up to small sided games.
TOPSoccer (which stands for The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based soccer program that creates a safe and fun environment for athletes with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities so they can participate in organized sports. These athletes compete with athletes of similar abilities. Any player, ages 4 and up, who possesses a physical or mental disability that limits their ability to perform at the level of play they have chosen to participate is eligible for the program. Emphasis of this program is on development, training, and providing meaningful participation rather than on competition. TOPSoccer’s goal is to enable our young athletes with disabilities to become valued and successful members of Jackson Hole Youth Soccer.
A successful TOPSoccer program has the following:
Placement of players by ability not age
Highlight players’ ability rather than their disability
Make players have a meaningful experience, not just a token player
Make players achieve desired goals without assistance
and FUN! FUN! FUN!
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, cognitive, or developmental disabilities participate in the world’s most popular sport. Player participation and development are key elements of the program as players are placed on teams according to ability and not 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.
WHY TOPSOCCER?
TOPSoccer furthers US Youth Soccer’s mission of fostering 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. Just talk with the parents or participants of TOPSoccer and you’ll understand why TOPSoccer?
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.
Games and activities adapted to promote your child's participation.
Safe and healthy environment.
Parents will have the opportunity to network with other families for support and information-sharing.
INTERESTED IN SIGNING SOMEONE UP?
2024 DATES: June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, & July 24 (Wednesdays) from 5:30-6:30pm at the South Synthetic Turf Field @ Jackson Hole High School
PRICE: Free for all participants!
