ODP identifies and provides opportunities for high potential players, facilitates their development, and exposes them to the next level of their chosen pathway.

For U11-U9 players seeking participation in a high-level training program, click here to learn more about the Developmental-Olympic Development Program (D-ODP). Players are evaluated on the four components that make up a soccer player.

US Youth Soccer ODP Purpose The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program was formed in 1977 to identify and provide opportunities for high potential players, facilitate their development, and expose them to the next level of their chosen pathway.

ODP continues to be part of a multi-channeled U.S. player pathway that provides young, aspiring players the opportunity to reach higher levels in the game. Players in Minnesota aged ten and older are offered multiple opportunities within ODP to develop in a competitive learning environment, guided by coaches who are focused and committed to ...

The program identifies and develops youth players throughout the country to represent their State, Region, and the United States in soccer competition. In addition, the program also serves as a recruiting hotbed for college coaches. Virginia participates in the East Region for ODP.

National ODP is the highest level of the US Youth Soccer ODP pathway, where top players from all four regions are invited to represent the United States in international competitions and training camps.

What does it take to be an OK ODP player? The US Youth Soccer ODP coaching staff focuses on teaching the players the team shape, player movements and player decisions on the ball, based 10 principles of possession soccer.

The Olympic Development Program is an identification system linked to the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. The program offers its players a pathway that could lead to representing Regional and U.S. Youth National Teams.

ODP soccer offers a challenging yet rewarding pathway for young athletes aspiring to reach elite levels of competition. While the journey requires dedication, hard work, and commitment, the benefits of participating in ODP soccer extend far beyond the field.

To be a nationally recognized youth identification and development pathway for US soccer players. 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.