TOPSoccer Keller
TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) Keller is a community based program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities.
Through Keller Soccer Association (KSA), US Youth Soccer (USYS), and the City of Keller, our mission is to create an inclusive environment where every player belongs, every volunteer makes an impact, and every family feels supported.
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How does it work?
- BUDDIES – Each participant 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.
- COACHES – TOPSoccer coaches and administrators have taken formal USYS education and certification training that assists them in successfully delivering the program. In addition to providing coaching strategies and tactics specifically for children with special needs, the training identifies the traits of the most common disabilities and provides guidance on how to modify typical soccer practice activities so everyone can be successful.
- GROUPINGS – Players are grouped by ability, not just age, such that they can develop at their own pace and participate amongst others with similar abilities.
Our Mission
Make soccer accessible and fun for everyone, regardless of ability
Who Can Play
Children or young adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical abilites
When & Where
Launching Spring 2026
Keller Sports Park: Sundays 1-230pm
Player Benefits
Players interact with their volunteer Buddy and other athletes in a fun, group setting and learn proper social behaviors.
Players learn to trust someone else and rely on them through soccer activities and games.
Players might encounter difficulties with activities, but they will be encouraged to keep trying and overcome challenges.
Players will achieve success on the field that carries over to their lives off the field in so many ways!
Meet The Team
Derrick Henicke
Program Chair/Lead
[email protected]
Abigail Parr
Director of Operations
Michael Parr
Head Coach and Trainer
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