US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by LFCIA-WMD volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl 5-21yrs, who has a mental or physical disability. Our goal is to enable the thousands of young athletes with disabilities to become valued and successful members of the US Youth Soccer family.

Each participant requires a soccer buddy to help them play. These volunteers are essential for the program to be successful. 

Young Players 6th - 12th Grade can earn SSL hours and or just be part of a fun program. If you would like to volunteer please register above.  

COACHING LICENSE PATHWAY

U.S. Soccer is committed to providing all coaches, from beginner to advanced, with education tailored to their experiences and the needs of their players. The Coaching License Pathway consists of a series of courses designed to meet the specific needs of a coach at every step of the way. U.S. Soccer believes education is a journey, and our goal is to provide the necessary tools, guidance, and mentorship a coach requires along their way.

STERT HERE: https://learning.ussoccer.com/coach 

PURPOSE

The purpose of the GR first time referee course is to prepare first time Grassroots referees to work in a competitive or recreational youth and amateur adult matches.

GOALS:

The goal of the First Time Grassroots Referee course is to broaden a candidate’s understanding on how to:

• Facilitate a fair, fun, and safe game for the players by enforcing and applying the Laws of the Game 
• Make and clearly communicate decisions based on perception and interpretation of player’s actions 
• Facilitate understanding and application the Laws of the Game for players and coaches 

OUTCOME:

On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a Grassroots Referee license for the current registration year. Once the license and badge are received, Grassroots referees can officiate competitive, small-sided or recreational youth and amateur adult matches.

ELIGIBILITY

The national eligibility standards for GR First Time Course are:

• 13 years or older

Please be advised some states may have a different age limitation. Please reach out to your State Referee Committee if you have any questions.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

First Time Grassroots Referees completing registration through the Learning Center must complete the following requirements. 

• Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments – 1 hr.  
• SafeSport (if 18 years or older)- 1 hr.  
• Online Grassroots Referee Course Module – 4.5 hr.  
• First Time Grassroots Referee Quiz -  45 mins.  
• U.S. Soccer Federation Gold Standard NCSI Background Check (if 18 years or older)  
• Additional State Assignments as required

USSF: START HERE 

Becoming a Grassroots Referee First Time: 

https://www.marylandreferees.com/msr2/?page_id=5109