top soccer program overview
top soccer program overview
The TOP Soccer program provides a soccer pathway for all players ages 4 to 17, focusing on age and stage appropriate skill development, quality coaching, and manageable schedules that allow for multi-sport participation. All TOP Soccer programs follow Canada Soccer and Ontario Soccer Long Term Player Development (LTPD) guidelines to ensure a safe and fun environment for all.
Having launched in Fall 2024, we are excited to bring TOP Soccer to Richmond Hill and continue to grow the program! Starting in Spring 2025, the following programs are available.
Active Start Program
Ages 4-5 (2020+2021 Birth Years)
The Active Start Program is the first progression in the TOP Soccer Player Pathway and is suitable for players new to soccer. In each 1-hour session players will participate in physical literacy, skill development activities, and small-sided games in a fun and engaging environment.
FUNdamentals
Ages 6-8 (2017-2019 Birth Years)
The FUNdamentals Program is the second progression in the TOP Soccer Player Pathway and is suitable for players who would like to further develop their skills and/or aspire to join our Academy teams in the future. Our age and stage appropriate club curriculum is designed to individually challenge each players and focuses on various aspects of sports across the four corners of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD). Through a combination of skill development activities, physical literacy, and small-sided games, we aim to help participants reach their full potential in an extremely fun environment.
Learn to Train
Ages 9-12 (2016-2013 Birth Years)
The Learn-to-Train Program is the third progression in the TOP Soccer Player Pathway, and is suitable for older players who would like to further develop their skills and/or aspire to join our Academy teams in the future. This program follows a Game-Activity-Game (GAG) format, allowing players to transfer skill development into a small-sided game environment, while continuing to base our curriculum on the four corners of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD).
program streams
Academy Teams
Level: Competitive
Ages 9-15 (2011-2019 Birth Year)
Seasons: Spring & Fall
Commitment: 3x week
Launching Spring 2026
Learn-to-Train
Level: Recreational
Ages 9-12 (2013-2016 Birth Year) Seasons: Spring & Fall
Commitment: 2x week
Registration OPEN JAN 29
FUNdamentals
Level: Recreational
Ages 6-8 (2017-2019 Birth Year)
Seasons: Spring & Fall
Commitment: 1-2x week
Registration OPEN JAN 29
Active Start
Level: Recreational
Ages 4-5 (2020+2021 Birth Year)
Seasons: Fall/Winter
Commitment: 1-2x week
Registration OPEN JAN 29
MEET TECHNICAL DIRECTOR TOM WAUD!
Tom brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to TOP Soccer from his time at North Toronto SC and is excited to share his passion and philosophy with our players, parents, and coaches.
Tom is a native of London, England where he graduated from the University of Worcester with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Sport and Exercise Science. Tom currently holds a Children's License and Youth License from Canada Soccer, as well as his Canada 'C' Coaching License, FA Level Two, and a certified NCCP Coach Evaluator.
In addition to his role as the Technical Director of TOP Soccer, Tom serves as the Manager of Coach Development for all of TOP Sports, focusing on educating and training our coaches to become the best role models and teachers they can be for your children.
If you'd like to reach out and chat about the TOP Soccer programs, feel free email us at richmondhill@topsports.ca.
Questions about TOP Soccer programs?
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