What is AYSO EPIC (formerly VIP)?
The mission of the AYSO EPIC Program is to provide a quality soccer experience for individuals whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult for them to participate on mainstream soccer teams. Successful participation is defined by the player’s enjoyment and the safety of all team members. Our EPIC program provides a safe, fun environment with trained coaches and volunteers who facilitate an enriching experience that the players and their families will cherish forever.
What is an EPIC Buddy?
EPIC Buddies assist during the games in which players learn soccer while meeting new friends, having fun and increasing skills and self-esteem. Players and their families, along with our volunteers, enjoy the complete AYSO experience – team uniforms, scoring goals, cheering from the sidelines, and beyond! The vision of the AYSO EPIC Program is to create teams in every AYSO Region to maximize opportunities for EPIC player participation.
Our goal is to make sure that everyone can play, no matter their ability.
Join our mission today!
Please contact Ben Fleet (EPIC Coordinator) at 616 826-4805
or go to https://ayso.org/play/vip/ for more information.