What is ODP?
ODP stands for the Olympic Development Program. The Olympic Development Program is designed to identify players of the highest caliber on a continuing and consistent basis for the purposes of developing their skills; abilities and creating sustained success for the U.S. National Teams in the International arena. Every year ODP centers are held all over the state of North Carolina and in the other states. The best players from each geographic region of the state come to these centers for training sessions conducted by the state ODP staff. The best players are identified and selected to represent the state of North Carolina in regional competition (State Select). The best players on the state teams are selected to represent the four regions of the United States. The best players from the regional teams are selected to represent us at the national level. These national teams go on to represent us in international competition.
The 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 1977 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. Program Description History: In 1979 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.
COMMON CONCERNS ODP BROCHURE What Is The Illinois Olympic Development Program? ODP 1 The Illinois Olympic Development Program or ODP, is the start of the identification process for the National and Olympic Teams. The Illinois Youth Soccer Association conducts the program for US Soccer under the jurisdiction of the US Olympic Committee. The purpose of this prestigious program is to identify players on the basis of open tryouts and develop them to represent their state, region, and the United States in soccer competition. ODP teams are formed in each of the 55 US Youth Soccer State Associations and four regions and are made up of the best players in the various age groups. At the state level players are selected to participate in pool trainings throughout the winter and based on their performance at those trainings, players are then invited to attend state camp. At the state camp the players who will make up the Illinois ODP State teams are selected.
ODP stands for the Olympic Development Program. The Olympic Development Program is designed to identify players of the highest caliber on a continuing and consistent basis for the purposes of developing their skills; abilities and creating sustained success for the U.S. National Teams in the International arena. Every year ODP centers are held all over the state of North Carolina and in the other states. The best players from each geographic region of the state come to these centers for training sessions conducted by the state ODP staff. The best players are identified and selected to represent the state of North Carolina in regional competition (State Select). The best players on the state teams are selected to represent the four regions of the United States. The best players from the regional teams are selected to represent us at the national level. These national teams go on to represent us in international competition. These players form the player pools for our Olympic and world c
