The West Orange TOPSoccer Program

TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training program for all athletes with intellectual, emotional, and or physical disabilities. The program strives to provide soccer opportunities for players to develop at their own pace in a safe, fun, and supportive/inclusive environment. Mountain Top League and The West Orange Recreation Department's Footsteps program, along with many volunteer coaches and "buddies," have worked together under the guidance of Director of Coaching Lou Mignone to bring this program to our community since 2014. Our program is designed to accommodate players with disabilities such as down syndrome, autism spectrum, ADHD and cerebral palsy between the ages of 5 and 18.  Each player receives 1:1 instruction and support from his or her TOPSoccer "buddy." Typically, we run a 7-8 session season in fall, and then again in the spring. For questions about the program, please contact Coach Lou Mignone at newyorkcosmos@verizon.net.

REGISTRATION FOR THE FALL 2024 TOPSOCCER SEASON IS NOW OPEN! 

Sessions will be held on Sundays from 5-6 PM at the Stagg Field Tennis Courts. This is an outdoor location. The courts are lit and fully enclosed, and are located on the northwest corner of the park, behind the playground.  The program will begin on Sunday, March 17th and run for eight Sundays, ending on Sunday, May 12th.  Thanks to the generosity of West Orange United FC, the West Orange Recreation Department's FOOTSTEPS program, and all of our volunteer coaches and buddies, there is no fee for this program. 

Program dates:  

Sunday, Sept. 8 

Sunday, Sept. 15

Sunday, Sept. 22

Sunday, Sept. 29

Sunday, Oct. 6

Sunday, Oct. 13

Sunday, Oct. 20

Sunday, Oct. 27

All sessions will run from 5-6 pm at the Stagg Field Tennis Courts.  Sessions will be held outdoors so players should dress for the weather.  

There is no fee for the program, but registration is required. Should you have any questions you may contact Director of Coaching, Lou Mignone, at newyorkcosmos@verizon.net. Upon completion of registration you will receive an email with documents that will need to be completed before the start of the program.

Our TOPSoccer coaches and “buddies” look forward to designing a safe, fun and rewarding soccer experience for all players!

 Roster space is limited, so please register your player as soon as possible.