Have a Mission Statement:
To promote the growth of TOPSoccer by providing educational and practical support to Region IV members and encourage local affiliates to start and/or grow TOPSoccer programs in their communities.
Getting Started:
- Identify person/persons willing to coach and/or administer program
- Contact State Association Chairperson to discuss questions/information regarding starting a program
- Set time, place and date of first parent meeting
Flyers for School Districts/Regional Centers:
- Flyers for distribution to schools, regional centers, support group should include contact information and time, date, location and directions to meeting site
- Include general information regarding the TOPSoccer program in your league, or state association
- Submit flyers for approval by your TOPSoccer Chairperson as well as school districts and other appropriate agencies.
Prior to a Meeting:
- Confirm meeting location and attendance of State TOPSoccer Chairpersons to help you
- Arrive to meeting at least 30 minutes early for set-up and questions
- Have all state association registration forms available as well as any additional information for the parents available.
Parent Meeting:
- Discuss mission statement and your objectives
- Inform parents regarding cost, time, date and place of practice/games
- Discuss how your program will be run and communication with parents/coaches
- Recruit volunteers
First Practice:
- Contact parents, volunteers and coaches to verify first day, time and place of practice
- Confirm volunteer and coaches arrival at site 30 minutes prior to start of practice
- Have player equipment ready for distribution
- Greet all players and introduce them to coaches/buddies
- Start practice on time
Additional Contacts:
- Resource Center and any outreach program that assist parents of players with special needs
- Newspaper
- League newsletter
Helpful Information:
- Volunteers
- Cost of program
- Cost of equipment
- State Chairperson/District Commissioner
- Donations
For more information please contact: Carolyn Rafferty, TOPSoccer Chairperson for Cal North at: TOPSoccerChair@cysanorth.org