Here's some information about this great program. Purpose. The Olympic Development Program was formed to identify a pool of players in each age group from which a National Team will be selected for international competition; to provide high- level training to benefit and enhance the development of players at all levels; and, through the use of carefully selected, and licensed coaches, develop a mechanism for the exchange of ideas and curriculum to improve all levels of coaching. What are ODP teams?
Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program, or ODP as it is more commonly known, is a National, Regional, State and District Team. For any questions regarding the Olympic Development Program please contact Olympic Program Development Manager Lynn Gugliuzza via [email protected]. US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Region III The primary mission is to identify elite level Region III players and facilitate their. Alaska Youth Soccer ADP/ODP. The Alaska Development Program (ADP) is a state run umbrella program encompassing several soccer development programs and opportunities.
Olympic Development Program teams are squads formed at the State, Regional, and National Olympic levels representing the best players at various age groups. ODP is a national program designed to serve two major purposes: To identify the outstanding youth players throughout this country to represent the United States in international competition.
What is the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program? The US Youth Soccer ODP Philosophy To identify players of the highest caliber on a continuing and consistent.
To develop the top players throughout the United States, at the State, Regional, and National levels. At the first level (state) pools of players are formed at each age group, throughout the state and brought together to draw upon their skills and to develop their talents further by providing coaching at a high level of expertise.
The Program also allows them to gain recognition of their abilities through competition with other State Select ODP teams. Who is eligible? Any soccer player who is registered with WVSA is eligible for consideration in the ODP. The camps are designed to provide high- level competition and training for participating players. During this training and competition, players who are capable of performing at a higher level of play are identified for possible National Team Camp, Pool, or team participation.
The US YOUTH SOCCER Olympic Development Program, or ODP as it is more commonly called, is a national identification and development program for high-level players. PA West Soccer ODP selects players on the basis of open tryouts, as well as evaluations of play during school and club competitions. These tryouts/evaluations are. Vermont Soccer Association and Vermont Soccer League Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2016 at the Doubletree Hotel, South Burlington.
What are the benefits of participating in ODP? Development as a player. The opportunity to train and play with the best players in one's age group. Quality instruction from nationally licensed coaches. Games against other state association ODP teams. Exposure to Regional and National Team Coaches.
The opportunity to represent one's state, region, or country in competition. Exposure to college coaches.
ODP selection process - how are the ages decided? ODP teams are selected by age group but in keeping with national standards, the players are all from the same birth year. Teams will be selected at five age groups. For more information on the Olympic Development Program, contact: Amanda Wyatt - WV ODP Administrator.
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Olympic Development Program . National Team programs. The selection process takes place through state, regional and national trials. The primary benefit to the player is to be able to try out, train and play against the best players in their age group, allowing the best players to further their development as soccer players. Objectives. Ensure the elite players from each state are represented at the regional evaluation level. Ensure the regional coaches are comprised of professional, college, high school and club coaches of the highest ethical standards. Ensure the regional coaches evaluate the best players against each other from the 1.
Ensure the program to be as cost effective as possible, especially for the elite level players; costs of the program will be equally distributed among all players; and ensure a fair selection process. Goals. US Youth Soccer ODP philosophy. To identify players of the highest caliber on a continuing and consistent basis, which will lead to increased success for the U.
S. National Teams in the international arena. Purpose. The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program was formed in 1. National Team will be selected for international competition; to provide high- level training to benefit and enhance the development of players at all levels; and, through the use of carefully selected and licensed coaches, develop a mechanism for the exchange of ideas and curriculum to improve all levels of coaching. How do I participate? Contact your local US Youth Soccer State Association office to find out more about getting involved with US Youth Soccer ODP. You can find State Association by clicking here. Or, simply contact the US Youth Soccer National Office at nationaloffice@usyouthsoccer.
Program description history. In 1. 97. 9, the program expanded, the organization became more efficient and multi- year plans were developed.
State Associations were encouraged to develop programs which supported and worked in tandem with National and Regional programs. At the beginning of 1. Current organization.
From 1. 98. 2 until the present, international events for youth national teams have increased substantially and the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program has kept pace by instituting trials and player pools for five age groups in the boys program, and five age groups in the girls program. US Youth Soccer ODP selection process Each State Association holds ODP tryouts on an annual basis. Age groups and tryout dates are different from state to state, based on seasonal and state considerations.
Your first contact should be to your State Association for tryout information. How are players selected? Players are selected, in most states, on the basis of open tryouts.
These tryouts are conducted by State Association coaches who are recognized for their ability to identify and train players with superior skills. Some State Associations combine scouting techniques and invitations to certain players with the open tryouts. Selection of these players is not an easy task. The State Association head coach or state coach will, in most cases, be assisted in the selection process by several other qualified coaches from the club or league level. Players are evaluated on the four components that make up a soccer player: 1. Fitness and athletic ability 4. Psychological component (attitude) What are regional camps?
US Youth Soccer is divided into four regions, each which offers a regional camp for US Youth Soccer ODP State Association teams in each eligible age group. The camps are designed to provide high- level competition and training for participating players.
During this training and competition, players who are capable of performing at a higher level of play are identified for possible national team camp, pool or team participation. Each region varies somewhat as to the specifics and the cost of their camps. Your state association or regional administrator should be contacted for more information. What is a national camp? National camps and Interregional events are held throughout the year at various locations in the United States.
The national team coach or a national staff coach is present at these events to observe, train, and indentify players for placement in the national pool or on a national team. What are the benefits of participating in US Youth Soccer ODP?
Development as a player. The opportunity to train and play with the best players in one's age group. Quality instruction from nationally licensed coaches. Games against other State Association teams.
Exposure to regional and national team coaches. The opportunity to represent one's state, region or country in competition.
Exposure to college coaches.