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ADAPTIVE

ADAPTIVE PROGRAM

Toca Fusion Families,

We are very excited to share with you the launch of our Fall Adaptive Soccer Program and our partnership with TOPSoccer. Individual players, parents and teams are welcome to volunteer and join us in this incredible program!

What is TOPSoccer?

TOPSoccer 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.

Volunteer as a Buddy – Each TOPSoccer Athlete 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.
All TOPSoccer events for players start at 4:00pm on Sundays, volunteers are invited to arrive 30 minutes early for a brief classroom session and to help with setup. These sessions will provide practical, approachable education surrounding the disability community, adaptive soccer, communication strategies, inclusion, and how you can best support our athletes. It will also be a space to ask questions without judgment, learn from one another, and discover additional opportunities to get involved.