TOPSoccer is looking for more coaches and buddies for the upcoming 2019-20 season! Learn more about this awesome program below!
TOPSoccer is a community based program that is designed to meet the needs of children and young adults that have physical and/or intellectual disabilities.The program is geared towards player development rather than to competition .The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to anyone aged 5 and older, who has a mental or physical disability. The basis of TOPSoccer is a modified version of the game of soccer, specifically altered to allow full participation and enjoyment for each athlete.
What are the program’s benefits?
- Development of motor skills and improved physical fitness.
- Promotes social skills by teaching teamwork and cooperation
- Provides safe participation and fair play.
- Develops positive self-concepts through experiences in discipline, initiative and achievement, which encourage children to fully realize their potential.
- To have FUN!
Where: AZSC Office (next to Polar Ice at Crossroads Park), 2305 E. Knox Rd, Ste #100, Gilbert, 85296
When: Sunday, July 28th
Who: Any one that wants to be a TOPSoccer Coach or Buddy
Contact: topsoccerarizona@gmail.com Jason Hall
COACH course times:
- 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm (classroom portion)
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (dinner break)
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (field portion)
Requirements to attend COACH course:
- At least 16 years of age
- IF 18 OR OVER, YOU MUST REGISTER USING A COACH OR TEAM OFFICIAL GOT SOCCER ACCOUNT. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COACH OR TEAM OFFICIAL ACCOUNT YOU WILL NEED TO CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.
- If 18 and over, you are required to complete the Safe Sports program and complete ASA background check from your coach or team official Got Soccer account.
- Attend the classroom and field portion
BUDDY course times:
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (classroom portion)
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (field portion)
Requirements to attend the BUDDY course:
- At least 2008 birth year or older for the 2019-20 season
- IF 18 OR OVER, YOU MUST REGISTER USING A COACH OR TEAM OFFICIAL GOT SOCCER ACCOUNT. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COACH OR TEAM OFFICIAL ACCOUNT YOU WILL NEED TO CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT
- If 18 and over, you are required to complete the Safe Sports program and complete ASA background check from your coach or team official Got Soccer account
- Attend the classroom and field portion