We are proud to offer a very special program for children and adults with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Our EPIC (Everyone Plays In our Community) program provides a safe, fun environment with trained coaches and volunteers who facilitate an enriching experience for players and their families.
Buddies from our EXTRA program and community volunteers assist during the games. Players learn soccer while meeting new friends, having fun, increasing skills and self-esteem. Players and their families, along with the volunteers, enjoy the complete AYSO experience – team uniforms, making friends, scoring goals, cheering from the sidelines, and more.
Through participation in EPIC, our goal for every player is to:
- Have fun playing soccer
- Understand the fundamentals of the game
- Learn teamwork and fair play
- Increase positive self-esteem
- Become more physically fit at their level
- Meet and be comfortable with new people
We recognize that individuals with disabilities need to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. The EPIC program offers that acceptance and carries our philosophy of Everyone Plays® to new heights - giving everyone a chance to play.