US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) 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.
TOPSoccer program contacts
Al Esposito
SPECIAL SOCCER CHAIRPERSON
Phone: 631-473-6691
Brian Pontecorvo
DIRECTOR
Phone: 516-819-0052
A special Thank You to Brian and Al for their continued support of this program.
TOPSoccer & Special Olympics
TOPSoccer is a modified version of the game of soccer, designed to provide opportunities for special needs children and adults. It provides a very affordable opportunity for fitness, fun and building self-esteem.
- Modifications are made to the game to allow full participation and enjoyment to each athlete.
- One-on-one assistance is available to those who need it.
- It offers a recreational, leisure approach to the game of soccer.
TOPSoccer program is designed and administered by US Youth Soccer and its volunteer TOPSoccer committee provides meaningful learning, development and physical participation opportunities to these athletes through the game of soccer.
The Sachem Youth Soccer Club TOPSoccer Program is affiliated with New York Special Olympics.
Special Olympics
MISSION
To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of skills and friendship with their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community. Through their participation in Special Olympics New York athletes gain confidence and build a positive self-image, which carries into the classroom, the home, the workplace and the community.