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ABOUT DISTRICT V ODP
The U.S. Youth Soccer Olympic
Development, or ODP as it is more commonly called, is a national
identification and development program for high-level players. The program
identifies and develops youth players throughout the country to represent
their state associations, regions and the United States in soccer
competition.
ODP teams are formed at the state
association and regional levels, made up of the best players in various age
groups. At the state association level, pools of players are identified in
each eligible age group and brought together as a team to develop their
skills through training and competition. From the state pools, players are
identified for regional and national pools and teams. In order to
identify a pool of players in each age group from which a U.S. National Team
will be selected for international competition. ODP is a program designed to
provide high-level training to benefit and enhance the development of
players at all levels. Through the use of carefully selected licensed
coaches, ODP also creates a mechanism for the enhancement of ideas and
curriculum to improve all levels of coaching.
For further information please
contact your CYSA District 5 ODP Coordinator:
Raul Ramos
707.367.6209
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