What is the Olympic Development Program for soccer?

What is ODP? The U.S. Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program, or ODP as it is more commonly called, is a national identification and development program for high-level players. ODP teams are formed at the state association and regional levels, made up of the best players in various age groups.

How much does ODP soccer cost?

How much does ODP cost? The cost of ODP ranges from $250-850 depending on specific showcase/camp costs. *Showcase/camp costs include transportation to and from camp, full room and board, as well as all coaches’ fees, etc.

How do I try out for ODP?

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. You can find State Association by clicking here. Or, simply contact the US Youth Soccer National Office at [email protected].

What are the benefits of ODP soccer?

What are the Benefits of Participating in US Youth Soccer ODP?

• Development as a player.
• Quality instruction from nationally licensed coaches.
• Quality competition.
• Exposure to regional and national team coaches.
• The opportunity to represent one’s state, region, or country in competition.
• Exposure to college coaches.

Is ECNL better than ODP?

ECNL yields more dependable results. The players are playing with their own teams and therefore are able to show better. ODP is a very uneven playing field, with members of some regional teams having only passing familiarity with one another.

Is MLS NEXT better than ECNL?

If the ultimate goal is to play professionally, ECNL on the girls side and MLS Next on the boys side are probably the best choices. Currently, the easiest path to professional women’s soccer is still through the college ranks, so leveraging the ECNL through college works best.

What is Illinois ODP?

The Illinois Olympic Development Program or ODP is the first step in 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.

What makes an elite soccer player?

Excellent mental toughness (abililty to stay focused, determination, competitive spirit, ability to perform under pressure) Strong, but not over developed arms. Team oriented (not ball hogs) Ability to see the whole field and play a ball to space; creativity.

What is Kansas ODP?

Kansas ODP is an enrichment opportunity for a player in addition to his/her club team. ODP targets elite players born in various eligible birth years. Kansas ODP has produced players who have gone on to do some fantastic things in the sport of soccer.

What is ODP water polo?

ODP is the Olympic Development Program for USA Water polo which “serves as a forum to identify and develop athletes to represent USA Water Polo National Teams”. USAWP divides the US into 11 different zones based on geography.

Is ODP better than ECNL?

Is MLS NEXT higher than ECNL?

While there is something cooking in the NWSL for an academy program, the ECNL is the highest level of competition for girls. Since US Soccer has no longer control over the new DA “MLS NEXT” the level of clubs competing has drastically improved. It’s is NOT the same as the U.S. Development Academy.