Each year, TOPSoccer programs are asked to re-register their programs with New Jersey Youth Soccer.

Registration:

Updating your programs for the 2021-202 Season contacts please email [email protected] with the name, email, address, and phone number of the TOPSoccer Coordinator. 

• A NJYS recognized program has a minimum of one (1) TOPSoccer Coach who has completed the TOPSoccer Coaching Course.  All coaches should follow the  minimum guidelines for risk management.  Please see the guidelines for recreation coach and player registration on our recreation page. To start your coaches registration see below.
  
  Coach Registration:

  As a reminder, all coaches must present a SafeSport certificate dated after June 1, 2021 OR SafeSport Refresher 4. Previously verified concussion and coaching licenses remain verified. 

  RETURNING COACHES: For an instructional video, click here. For the registration link, click here. Note: If the account is unable to be found, use the registration process below. 

  NEW COACHES:  For an instructional video, click here. For the registration link, click here. 

• A recognized program has at least one (1) TOPSoccer Buddy who has successfully completed the TOPSoccer Buddy Training.  TOPSoccer buddies should be paired up with no more than two (2) Athletes.  In other words, there should be a minimum of two (2) TOPSoccer buddies and one (1) TOPSoccer Coach to train five (5) TOPSoccer Athletes.  The purpose of this standard is for the safety and well-being of all participants. Buddies over the age of 18 should register as a coach. See instructions above.
  
  
• A recognized program has a minimum of five (5) registered players with special needs.  

                                   For a printable guide on registration of players click here

All participants should be reported to NJYS within 1 week to the start of your program.  This will ensure proper insurance coverage for your program.  Please see the guidelines for recreation coach and player registration on our recreation page.

Additional Notes: 

• Each season, TOPSoccer coaches will be required to authorize a background check during the registration process.
• Contact Lindsey Nappi ([email protected] or 609-336-2022) with questions about the coach registration/background checks.
• Contact Lindsey Nappi ([email protected] or (609)336-2022) with questions about coaches and/or buddy courses.
• Contact Lorie Hynes ([email protected] or (609)336-2021) with questions about player registration.