US Youth Soccer Region II Midwest Regional Website. US Youth Soccer National League alumni are near the top of the list of the best young MLS. Regional Girls Olympic Development Program teams travel to compete in Costa. The Olympic Arrow Archery Club endorses a friendly, respectful, goal oriented environment for growth as a human and an athlete. US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Region III The primary mission is to identify elite level Region III players and facilitate their selection to the U.S. National Team programs.
Olympic Development Program . 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.
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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.
Region). Current Organization. From 1. 98. 2 until the present, international events for youth national teams have increased substantially and the US Youth Soccer ODP 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. The US Youth Soccer ODP Selection Process. Each State Association holds ODP try- outs on an annual basis. Age Groups and try- out dates may be different from state to state, based on seasonal and state considerations.
Your first contact should be to your State Association for try- out 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. Psychological Component (attitude)What are Regional Camps? US Youth Soccer is divided into four regions, each which offers a regional camp for state association ODP 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 player's 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.