Congratulations to Ava Hecker, recognized by the VYSA and USYS as TOPSoccer Coach of the Year!!!
Ava (back row, right) founded RUSC’s TOPSoccer Program during the 24-25 season, creating it from the ground up. Ava hails from Stafford Virginia where she played club and high school soccer and served as a Buddy in TOPSoccer. She is finishing her senior year as a midfielder for the ODAC Champion W&L Women’s Soccer Team. Ava will be receiving her award at the VYSA Annual Awards Gala on February 7, 2026 in Fredericksburg, VA.
A heartfelt Thank You! and Congratulations! to Ava from all the RUSC TOPS players and buddies!
US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities offered only through local US Youth Soccer-affiliated soccer clubs. TOPSoccer provides people with diverse abilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive.
Rockbridge United Soccer Club is again proud to offer our TOPSoccer program this Spring 2026! TOPSoccer Players receive:
- 1-on-1 pairing with a trained buddy
- Sessions tailored to all levels of functioning/ability
- Players grouped by ability
- Fun and engaging interactions with peers
- Sessions facilitated by soccer coaches
- TOPSoccer T-Shirt
When: 5 Saturdays starting in late March, 4 or 5 pm.
Where: Jordan’s Point, Lexington
Volunteers needed! 6th Grade through College – NO soccer experience required!
To sign up a PLAYER click here: Player Signup
To volunteer as a BUDDY click here: Buddy Signup
Direct questions through our contact form. Check out US Youth Soccer’s TOPSoccer Page
