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TOPSoccer

About TOPSoccer

The Harleysville Football Club is proud to offer TOPSoccer to our community.  TOPSoccer stands for "The Outreach Program for Soccer" and is designed for school-aged children with physical, developmental, emotional, and/or cognitive disabilities. The program helps serve the physical and social needs of our community’s children who want to participate in fun activities, but who, because of their disabilities, may feel left out of traditional sports programs. This Spring/Summer season of soccer training and games is taught by caring adult and middle school/high school volunteers. Teams are divided based on the age and ability of participants attending on a given day.

Soccer practices/games will be modified to accommodate each player's unique abilities and motivations, and highlight their strengths. Players will be paired with volunteer Buddies who will  work with your athlete on fun soccer activities. Adaptive equipment will be provided. Everyone who wants to play will be accommodated in such a way so that they can participate!

Field Coaches/Trainers have advanced EPYSA coaching designations, TOPSoccer Coaching Certificates, and/or extensive experience in soccer.

2025 Season:

Weekly Friday night sessions are held from 6:00pm to 7:15 pm on the following dates:

  • May: 2nd, 9th, *16th, & 30th (no session on Memorial Day Weekend 5/23)
  • June: 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th

* May 16th is PHOTO NIGHT (individual photos will be taken during the session).

The sessions are held at Harleysville Community Center  (435 Park Ave Harleysville Pa 19438)

No Charge to Register & Participate. 

All interested peer buddies please register as well or reach out to Janine & Pete Afflerbach

How to Volunteer:

Who can volunteer for TOPSoccer?

TOPSoccer Buddies are volunteers who participate with players to facilitate player participation.  Buddies are generally ages 12 and older and  are willing to share their love of the game with our TOPSoccer players.

Experience playing or coaching soccer and working with individuals with disabilities is not required.  All Buddies will be provided with pre-season training and on-the-spot training. 

Questions about volunteering?
Email us at fallsoccerhfc@gmail.com

Ready to volunteer?
Complete the TOPSoccer Buddy Registration Form

Buddy Training Sessions:

Registered Buddies (new and returning) should plan to attend ONE of the following Buddy Training Sessions:

  • Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
  • Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Who can participate in TOPSoccer?

Any school-aged participant (aged 5 years or older) with an intellectual, emotional, or physical disability can play TOPSoccer. 

Questions about participating as a TOPSoccer athlete?
Email us at fallsoccerhfc@gmail.com

Ready to participate? 
Complete the TOPSoccer PLAYER Registration Form
There is no cost to participate!


Field Location

Harleysville Community Center
435 Park Ave
Harleysville, PA 19438

(Green Arrow - equipment shed; Blue Arrow - field space)

Testimonials

"My son was in Regular Ed Soccer for one year when he was 4 yrs old. They could not provide the "One on One" teaching that he needs to learn a new task or skill.  The Volunteers at Top Soccer have extreme patience and kindness and put fun activities together to help the kids learn about Soccer. My son had fun last Summer and looked forward to going. I wish their were more programs like this one to teach the children a variety of sports. My son especially liked the fact that the teenagers where involved with the program. It is a good experience for the teens that Volunteer also (our future Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers, etc.) We are very happy that we found this program for our son. Thank you very much."           
~ Karen Underkoffler   

"Our youngest daughter has participated in TOPS soccer for several years. Each year it has been an anticipated part of the summer. TOPS has allowed her to participate in a non-competitive, judgement free soccer program. She has fun learning soccer coordination skills and feeling a true part of a sports program. Also, our oldest daughter has been volunteering in the TOPS soccer program as a buddy and enjoys working with the participants and sharing her enthusiasm for soccer."
-Debbie and Nick Vassallo 

 "TOPSoccer helps out kids with special needs enjoy the exhilarating sport of soccer. We work them through drills, activities, and even introduce some much needed competitiveness with scrimmages. Seeing the smiles on their faces when they succeed warms my heart knowing that I was able to help them achieve this happiness. "
~ Aiden Emery

"This will be Tristan's 7th season participating with TOPSoccer. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Coach Debbie, her staff and the young kids that buddy up with our children. They are always there with a smile and new ways to engage our kids in a fun and nurturing environment. We are so grateful that we found this program."

 "Our experience with TOPSoccer has been tremendous. Our daughter asks us every year to volunteer & truly looks forward to it. The nature of TOPSoccer is to give children (with varying disabilities) the opportunity to get involved with a sport & the sport is SOCCER. The looks on the children's faces says it all & likewise the looks on the volunteers' faces says it all. This is a program that will help shape the lives of all involved (players & volunteers). I hope this program continues & gains traction. Community involvement like TOPSoccer is what should be on the news."
-Ed WIzimirski

"I think it is an amazing experience and such a wonderful way for my daughter to learn to be compassionate for others.   It's wonderful to see her giving her time to others and developing relationships with children that continue even after soccer is over. "
~ Laurie Cummings 

"Top soccer has been a great experience for me. It has helped me teach kids that aren't like me and also create good memories. These kids are so nice and always have fun with you while learning how to play soccer. It really has impacted my life because it has showed me that I want to help coach kids no matter what they are going through. It has always been a great experience for me and I love going there every year. It has not only been a good chance for the kids to learn soccer, but for me to help them along the way. I love TOP soccer because of the opportunities it has given these kids and all soccer players to help out in their community."
~Claudia Hunt

"TOPSoccer is such an amazing program!  Not only does it provide a safe and fun learning environment for players, but it incorporates youth from the community to give back to the sport they love.  Being a part of a program like TOPSoccer teaches life lessons like compassion, commitment, dedication and teamwork.  Our daughter has participated in the program for the last 3 years and has enjoyed being a peer buddy and is proud share the milestones that were reached."
-Jackie DiCandilo