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The Olympic Development Program is a national process for identifying and developing the best youth soccer players. The process promotes players to the U.S. National Teams, which represent the United States in international competition, such as the Youth World Cup and the Olympics.
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The main ODP objective is to identify, evaluate and train highly talented male and female youth soccer players. As part of this national effort, the CYSA ODP is dedicated to developing the highest level of youth soccer. This objective must be achieved in an atmosphere of integrity, fairness and impartiality. The player's physical and cognitive skills and attitude must be the only criteria for the program. The procedure to achieve this objective must be approved by the CYSA Board of Directors and must not conflict with any USYSA or United States Soccer Federation (USSF) policies.
The secondary objectives are to:
- Evaluate and select players in each ODP age group for a State pool of players from which State Team players are selected.
- Advance the soccer skills of players in each ODP age group.
- Provide competitions for State Teams in each ODP age group.
While individual leagues or districts may have additional objectives for their local programs, those objectives must not adversely affect the success of the ODP.
ODP participation does not mean that players do not participate on their club team. ODP participation, whether at the District, State, Regional or National level, is concurrent with club team participation. The advantages outweigh any conflicts this might pose.
The ODP selection process starts at the District level. District ODP teams may be formed in each of the nine districts from players within your own district. Players wishing to participate in their District ODP must do so within the district that they are registered. Players may not try out in districts other than in which they are registered. Open tryouts for U14, U15, U16, U17 (Birth years- 87, 88, 89, 90) boys and girls are conducted each spring (April-June). Each district administers their own tryouts. January-December birth years will prevail for ODP only. League and club teams will remain on the August 1st to July 31st format.Each player that tried out for a District ODP team may pay a fee which is collected on or before the first tryout by their District. |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Q: Is ODP a big commitment?
A: Yes, ODP is a big commitment if you are one of the fortunate 20 players chosen. You are expected to participate in 1-3 practice sessions or games per week.
Q: When are ODP practice days and where are the practices held?
A: Each coach selects their own practice days and fields. Fields are at a premium in District I, but coaches try to secure a field which is centrally located whenever possible.
Q: Will participating in ODP conflict with my club team?
A: ODP should not conflict with your club/league team.
Q: Will I receive confirmation that my child is registered ODP?
A: No. Just assume that he or she is.
Q: Should I enclose a copy of my child's birth certificate?
A: No. It is only necessary if your child is selected on a team. |
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For more information on the Olympic Development Program visit these websites:
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