Every Kick Counts: How FootGolf and Top Soccer Are Changing Lives in New Jersey

2025-08-13

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Send us a textWe head to Freehold, NJ, to visit the headquarters of New Jersey Youth Soccer for a conversation about Every Kick Counts—a unique FootGolf fundraiser supporting Top Soccer programs for athletes with disabilities.First, NJYS CEO Evan Dabby and Vinny Nasuda, President of Toms River FC, share how Top Soccer provides free, community-based soccer opportunities for players of all ages and abilities, supported by passionate volunteers and partners like RWJ Barnabas Health. Vinny d...

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We head to Freehold, NJ, to visit the headquarters of New Jersey Youth Soccer for a conversation about Every Kick Counts—a unique FootGolf fundraiser supporting Top Soccer programs for athletes with disabilities.

First, NJYS CEO Evan Dabby and Vinny Nasuda, President of Toms River FC, share how Top Soccer provides free, community-based soccer opportunities for players of all ages and abilities, supported by passionate volunteers and partners like RWJ Barnabas Health. Vinny details Toms River’s thriving program, which includes drills, giant soccer balls, pizza, and a dedicated crew of “buddies” who return year after year to make game day special.

Next, event founder Zack Dabby explains how his friendship with fellow athlete Jack inspired the first Every Kick Counts, bringing together over 50 participants and raising nearly $10,000. Zack talks about the challenges of launching an event from scratch, the importance of community support, and his vision to expand the program statewide and beyond. Jack and his mom Michelle join in to share what inclusion, teamwork, and lasting friendships mean to special needs families.

Finally, legendary U.S. soccer player and coach Tab Ramos reflects on his own journey through New Jersey soccer, why giving back matters, and how events like Every Kick Counts unite communities through the universal language of sports.

Whether you’re a soccer fan, a parent, or someone who loves seeing sports used for good, this episode will leave you inspired by the teamwork, passion, and heart that power New Jersey’s youth sports community.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What Top Soccer is and how it supports athletes with disabilities across New Jersey
The story behind Every Kick Counts and how FootGolf is making a difference
How community volunteers create lasting impact in youth sports
Why inclusivity and friendship matter both on and off the field
Insights from Tab Ramos on the growth and future of New Jersey soccer

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