LINKS TO OPD INFORMATION FOR EVERY STATE
Alabama: http://www.alabamayouthsoccer.org/ODP/
Alaska: http://www.alaskayouthsoccer.org/home.php?layout=1035
Arkansas: http://www.arkansassoccer.org/programs/odp
California South: http://www.calsouth.com/en/odp-programs/
California North: http://www.cysanorth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76&Itemid=94
Colorado: http://www.csysa.org/odp.html
Connecticut: http://www.cjsa.org/ODPYPDP/ODPYPDPInfo/tabid/4037/Default.aspx
Delaware: http://www.dysa.org/odp.html
Florida: http://www.fysa.com/odp/index_E.html
Georgia: http://www.gasoccer.org/secondary.aspx?id=628&coll_id=19
Hawaii: http://www.hawaiisoccer.com/Top_Nav/ODP/odp_home.htm
Idaho: http://www.idahoyouthsoccer.org/frameset.php
Illinois: http://www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org/ODP.htm
Indiana: http://www.indianayouthsoccer.org/Left_Nav/ODP.htm
Iowa: http://www.iowasoccer.org/ODP
Kansas: http://www.ksysa.org/ODP_newsandinfo.php
Kentucky: http://www.kysoccer.org/programs/odp/index.html
Louisiana: http://www.lsa-soccer.org/ODP/ODP.htm
Maine: http://www.soccermaine.com/home/default.asp
Maryland: http://www.msysa.org/odp/index_E.html
Massachusetts: http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/pages/82_massachusetts_odp_overview.cfm
Michigan: http://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/programs/odp.htm
Minnesota: http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/programs/odp.cfm
Mississippi: http://www.mississippisoccer.org/ODP/odpnews.htm
Missouri: http://www.mysa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=65
Montana: http://www.montanaodp.org/
Nebraska: http://www.nebraskasoccer.org/NewSite/odp/ODP_Coachinformation.asp
Nevada: http://www.eteamz.com/nevadaodp/
New Hampshire: http://www.soccernh.org/ODP/ContactNHODP/tabid/4670/Default.aspx
New Jersey: http://www.njyouthsoccer.com/odp/odpmain.htm
New Mexico: http://www.nmysa.net/LeftNav/ODP.htm
New York East: http://www.enysoccer.com/ODP/index_E.html
New York West: http://www.nyswysa.org/odp/index_E.html
North Carolina: http://www.ncsoccer.org/NCYSAbeta/programs/odpStateSelect/index.html
North Dakota: http://www.eteamz.com/ndysa/news/index.cfm?cat=260336
Ohio North: http://www.oysan.org/ODP/odpnews.htm
Oho South: http://www.osysa.com/ODP_423/What_is_ODP_.htm
Oklahoma: http://www.oksoccer.com/Programs/ODP/index_E.html
Oregon: http://www.oregonyouthsoccer.org/about/odp.aspx
Pennsylvania East: http://www.epysa.org/odp.shtml
Pennsylvania West: http://www.pawest-soccer.org/players/olympicteams.htm
Rhode Island: http://www.soccer-ri.com/Programs/ODP/odpnews.htm
South Carolina: http://www.scysa.org/odp_about.shtml
South Dakota: http://www.sdodp.com/
Tennessee: http://www.tnsoccer.org/olympic_development/overview.htm
Texas South: http://www.stxsoccer.org/ODP/index_E.html
Texas North: http://www.ntxsoccer.org/pages/catposts.aspx?name=Olympic%20Development
Utah: http://www.utahyouthsoccer.net/odp_welcome.html
Vermont: http://www.vermontsoccer.org/ODP/tabid/2162/Default.aspx
Virginia: http://www.vysa.com/odp/index_E.html
Washington: http://www.wsysa.com/Programs/Competitive/ODP/tabid/90/Default.aspx
West Virginia: http://www.wvsoccer.net/cgi-bin/artman/publish/cat_index_19.shtml
Wisconsin: http://www.wiyouthsoccer.com/Wisconsin_Youth_Soccer_ODP.htm
Wyoming: http://www.wyomingsoccer.com/Programs/odp_state_select_home.htm
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Ohio South ODP and Michican ODP
Ohio South ODP information can be found at:
http://www.osysa.com/ODP_423/ODP_News_and_Information.htm
Michigan ODP information can be found at:
http://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/programs/odp.htm
http://www.osysa.com/ODP_423/ODP_News_and_Information.htm
Michigan ODP information can be found at:
http://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/programs/odp.htm
New Jersey ODP Information
To find out more about when New Jersey is having try-outs or winter training go to http://njyouthsoccer.com/odp/odpmain.htm
U12-1998 are having tryouts in March 2010 and ther other age groups winter training will be announced
U12-1998 are having tryouts in March 2010 and ther other age groups winter training will be announced
Virginia and Kentucky ODP Events
Virginia Youth Soccer Association 2009/10 ODP Schedule is as follows:
Interdistrict Scrimmages- Warhill Soccer Complex, Williamsburg, VA
November 14 (Girls) and 15 (Boys) 2009
December 5 (Boys) and 6 (Girls) 2009
They also have a US Youth Soccer Region 1 Boys Event Calender http://www.vysa.com/odp/183375.html
Kentucky Youth Soccer Association 2009/2010 ODP Schedule can be found at:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0006/8583/Kentucky_ODP_Try-Outs_2009-20010.pdf
Interdistrict Scrimmages- Warhill Soccer Complex, Williamsburg, VA
November 14 (Girls) and 15 (Boys) 2009
December 5 (Boys) and 6 (Girls) 2009
They also have a US Youth Soccer Region 1 Boys Event Calender http://www.vysa.com/odp/183375.html
Kentucky Youth Soccer Association 2009/2010 ODP Schedule can be found at:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0006/8583/Kentucky_ODP_Try-Outs_2009-20010.pdf
Saturday, September 19, 2009
What it takes to be on a ODP team
When a coach says that a player has talent it says a lot about the player. But what specifically do coaches look for? Here are some things that could seperate you or your player from the rest of a group.
1) A good first touch: Having a good first touch helps to set yourself up to either play a good short or long pass, dribble at opposing players or have a shot on goal. With a good first touch you are in a good position to control what you want to do next with the ball.
2) Ability to strike a ball: Anyone can hit a ball, and a lot of people can hit a ball hard. But a player who can strike a ball well and accurately will get noticed quickly. This player will be able to feel the weight of a ball and use their foot accordingly to place the ball exactly where they want to.
3) Ability to dribble at opponents or create space: Players will sometime receive the ball in tight situations and those players who can keep the ball close and either penetrate the opposing team or maintain it through traffic will position themselves and their team in better positions on the field.
These are three things you should think about when training to improve and take your game to the next level. More to come.
When a coach says that a player has talent it says a lot about the player. But what specifically do coaches look for? Here are some things that could seperate you or your player from the rest of a group.
1) A good first touch: Having a good first touch helps to set yourself up to either play a good short or long pass, dribble at opposing players or have a shot on goal. With a good first touch you are in a good position to control what you want to do next with the ball.
2) Ability to strike a ball: Anyone can hit a ball, and a lot of people can hit a ball hard. But a player who can strike a ball well and accurately will get noticed quickly. This player will be able to feel the weight of a ball and use their foot accordingly to place the ball exactly where they want to.
3) Ability to dribble at opponents or create space: Players will sometime receive the ball in tight situations and those players who can keep the ball close and either penetrate the opposing team or maintain it through traffic will position themselves and their team in better positions on the field.
These are three things you should think about when training to improve and take your game to the next level. More to come.
PA West to hold ODP Tryouts tomorrow
The first day of try-outs for players in the PA West area will be held tomorrow at Slippery Rock University. The boys will be training from 1-3pm and the girls will be training from 3-5pm.
Below is the schedule for all try outs and age groups. Good luck to all the players participating in this event!
98, 97, and 96 Boys
September 20...Slippery Rock University...1:00–3:00 PM
October 25...Turner Valley Soccer Complex...1:00–3:00 PM
November 1...North Boundary Park...11:30 AM–2:00 PM
November 8...North Boundary Park...11:30 AM–1:00 PM
November 15...Turner Valley Soccer Complex...Noon-1:30 PM
95, 94 and 93 Girls
November 8...North Boundary Park...1:00-2:30 PM
November 22...Turner Valley Soccer Complex...1:30-3:00 PM
Below is the schedule for all try outs and age groups. Good luck to all the players participating in this event!
98, 97, and 96 Boys
September 20...Slippery Rock University...1:00–3:00 PM
October 25...Turner Valley Soccer Complex...1:00–3:00 PM
November 1...North Boundary Park...11:30 AM–2:00 PM
98, 97 and 96 Girls
September 20...Slippery Rock University...3:00–5:00 PM
October 25...Turner Valley Soccer Complex...3:00–5:00 PM
November 1...North Boundary Park...2:00–4:00 PM
November 8...North Boundary Park...11:30 AM–1:00 PM
November 15...Turner Valley Soccer Complex...Noon-1:30 PM
95, 94 and 93 Girls
November 8...North Boundary Park...1:00-2:30 PM
November 22...Turner Valley Soccer Complex...1:30-3:00 PM
ODP Soccer
If you are a US youth soccer player, then chances are you've heard of ODP Soccer. So what is ODP Soccer? Over the past decade it has become a scouting system to find the best soccer players in America who will hopefully go on to represent the U.S. Natioanl team at the youth or senior level. If a player is selected for the ODP team, they then go on to compete agaainst other ODP teams across the US and then have a chance to make the Regional team, and ultimately the U.S. National team. This blog was created to keep its readers up to date on all things related to the ODP system so you can have the information you need in one place.
The ODP system:
Each state has try-outs for their ODP team every summer/fall when coaches will select their players who will make up the states ODP team. The four main areas that are evaluated include:
1. Technique 2. Tacticts 3. Fitness and Athletic Ability 4. Attitude
The team then plays together and enters into the US Youth Soccer ODP Championship, where all the states across the country play against each other. This is also a big opportunity to get scouted as many college coaches attend to recruit prospective players for university/college. From this event, players are also selected on to a regional team. There are four regional teams and it is broken down as following:
Region 1: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshite, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.
Region 2: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Region 3: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
Region 4: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
It is through these regional camps that players are identified to potentially play for a US youth national team. Players usually have to go through the process of playing first for a club team, then ODP team, a Regional team and finally the US youth national team.
Stay tuned for more information on players who have played ODP, other related youth soccer stories and even some of the latest stuff coming up before the 2010 World Cup.
The ODP system:
Each state has try-outs for their ODP team every summer/fall when coaches will select their players who will make up the states ODP team. The four main areas that are evaluated include:
1. Technique 2. Tacticts 3. Fitness and Athletic Ability 4. Attitude
The team then plays together and enters into the US Youth Soccer ODP Championship, where all the states across the country play against each other. This is also a big opportunity to get scouted as many college coaches attend to recruit prospective players for university/college. From this event, players are also selected on to a regional team. There are four regional teams and it is broken down as following:
Region 1: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshite, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.
Region 2: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Region 3: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
Region 4: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
It is through these regional camps that players are identified to potentially play for a US youth national team. Players usually have to go through the process of playing first for a club team, then ODP team, a Regional team and finally the US youth national team.
Stay tuned for more information on players who have played ODP, other related youth soccer stories and even some of the latest stuff coming up before the 2010 World Cup.
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