The spring season usually runs April to June. The fall season usually runs September to November. Check the HIGH 5 page for specifics. If your child is a new HIGH 5 player, Coach Matt will call you before the season begins to introduce himself and explain the program.

Your player will get a HIGH 5 t-shirt on their first day that they should wear to every session, along with comfortable clothes and sneakers. They can wear cleats and/or shin guards if they want to, but they are not required. Bring a bottle of water for your player. We provide juice and a snack after the session. If your child has a dietary restriction, please let us know and we will try to accommodate it.

There is no cost. HIGH 5 is free to all participants thanks to donations and GEYA Soccer.

Players can be from 5 to 18.

We usually ask for buddies to be in middle school or high school. If you have a younger child who would like to volunteer as a buddy, please contact the HIGH 5 coaches at HIGH5@geyasoccer.org. If you are over 18 and would like to be a buddy, you must complete the background checks required by the state of Pennsylvania.

A player is a participant with a special needs. A buddy is a teenager or adult who works with a player one on one during HIGH 5 sessions.

No. No matter where you live, your child can participate in HIGH 5.

You can be: a buddy – working one on one with a player; an activity leader – directing group activities; or a snack helper – you’ll be very popular!

No! As long you are enthusiastic, patient and love to make kids smile, you can volunteer.

You can mail a check to GEYA Soccer, P.O. Box 164, Uwchland PA 19480 with "HIGH 5" in the notes section or bring it to a session.

HIGH 5 Soccer began in September 2012 with 7 players and 12 buddies. HIGH 5 is based on US Youth Soccer's TOPSoccer model, which has been successful in communities across the US since 1991. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers. We are the first TOPSoccer league in Chester County and one of the largest in South Eastern Pennsylvania. For more info about TOPSoccer, go to the Eastern PA Youth Soccer Association website.