The
Disability Program (CP / TOPS Soccer) will conduct training sessions on Saturdays starting on September 19 thru November 14, 2020 at two locations: Bear Branch, The Woodlands and Dad's Fields, Clear Lake (CP only).
Disability Program Quick Facts:
- CP participants must have ambulatory cerebral palsy, stroke, hemiplegia or traumatic brain injury which affects their motor coordination yet still enables them to run and kick a ball
- CP is a feeder program for the Para 7 a-side national team
- Newest member of US Soccer Federation
- Ability to join national CP soccer club teams for tournaments around the globe
- No prior experience needed
- Identification process for national team tournaments at U10, U15 & U21
- Fall 2020 starts the third year as a program
- 60-90 minutes of training once a week during the recreational season
- Coached by Director of Coaching, Coach Keith Johnson (USA Paralympic GK - 101 Caps) and Gabriel Hull (current USA U-21 Paralympic national team member)
- Players with autism and all disabilities welcome
"We are very much looking forward to the opening day of training at both locations. The program and opportunities continue to expand in Houston and within the country. The training sessions and environment will be specifically designed conducive for disability soccer." Keith Johnson, Director of Coaching - Disability Soccer (USA Men's Paralympic Team, 101 Caps)