TOPSoccer is a community-based program that offers a modified version of soccer and is designed to provide a positive space for all athletes with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities to participate. The focus of this program, which is offered in partnership with the Merrimack Valley YMCA, Beyond Soccer in Lawrence and Massachusetts Youth Soccer, is to encourage the emotional and physical development of each player.
Get in the Game
TOPSoccer is designed with your child in mind.
- Games are modified and adjusted to ensure each child can participate and enjoy playing.
- Each player will have at minimum one-one-one activity support through our “Buddies.”
- The program is based on skill development, fitness and fun!
Jamboree & Info Session
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Methuen YMCA Fields
Fall TOPSoccer season
6-week season Fall 2022
Start Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Ages: 6-22 (Participants will be grouped based on size and ability)
Location: Methuen YMCA fields
Registration: FREE
Documents for the Jamboree and the Fall TOPS season!
To register a player, fill out the forms below and send them via email to Sandra Mc Grath at smcgrath@mvymca.org or drop them off at the Andover/North Andover YMCA Welcome Center.
To learn more about this program, please contact Sandra McGrath at smcgrath@mvymca.org or 978-685-3541 ext. 450.
Volunteers Needed
Be a TopSoccer Buddy
Each TOPS athlete is paired with a Buddy who will help them participate. Buddies make the game of soccer accessible for each player, according to their ability.
What does it take to be a Buddy?
- Community: TOPS invites anyone interested to learn more by contacting us. Current 9-12 graders are also encouraged to become Buddies. This is a great way to earn community service hours!
- Commitment: We ask that every volunteer commit to attending at least 5 of the 7 weeks of the program. TOPS players thrive with a dedicated Buddy.
- Compassion: If you want to be a part of an incredible experience teaching soccer to an extraordinary group of young people and are interested in making memories that you, your player, and their parents won’t soon forget, then you’re ready to be a Buddy!
If you love the game of soccer and want to share it with athletes of all abilities, we need you! To inquire about becoming a Buddy, contact our program coordinator at the Y, Sandra McGrath at smcgrath@mvymca.org
