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Congratulations on your selection to the 2012 Arizona Olympic Development Program pool.

You have qualified for this honor by being identified as one of the top youth soccer players in the State and, through your committed participation, will gain an invaluable experience.

The Olympic Development Program is a national program for identifying and developing the best youth soccer players. ODP teams are formed at the state association and regional levels, made up of the best players in various age groups. Pools of players are identified in each eligible age group and brought together as a team to develop their skill through training and competition. From the state pools and subsequent teams, players are identified for regional and national pools and teams.

The stated goals of the National ODP program are:

  • To identify a pool of players in each age group from which a United States National Team will be selected for international competition.
  • To provide high level training to benefit and enhance the development of players at all levels.
  • Through the use of carefully selected licensed coaches, develop a mechanism for the enhancement of ideas and curriculum to improve all levels of coaching.

In support of these national goals, the Arizona ODP program strives to give each and every Arizona player an opportunity to participate in the statewide ODP program. It is the express goal of the state program to:

  • Identify the best players at each age level,
  • Provide the best training possible in order to move players to the next level, and
  • Provide them an opportunity to demonstrate their skills at the state and regional levels in a variety of different events as well as provide them the opportunity to be showcased for college coaching staff.

While it is ultimately the goal of the state program to have our state players represented in the regional pools and teams, this is by no means the exclusive goal of the Arizona ODP program. Equally important is our goal to provide exceptional training to all our state players and move these players to the next level in terms of both their skill set and competitive level. To this end, the Arizona ODP program strives to provide experienced coaching staff to its players, many of whom have extensive college level play and coaching experience. Commitment, diligence, preparedness, good attitudes and behavior are as important in this development process as soccer skill and know-how are.

Each player and parent should understand that part of the ODP experience is not only the development of new and improved soccer skills but participation in a broad range of experiences contributing to the players emotional, maturational, and social development as well. The player will have the opportunity to meet highly skilled players from states throughout Region IV. It is important for both the player and parent to realize that competition at the regional level is very tough and that not making the regional pool is not a negative. Helping your player to establish appropriate goals for his/her ODP experience is an important part of helping your player get everything out of this exciting opportunity.

  • Players must wear ODP Numbered Tryout Tshirt, Dark Shorts, and White Socks to all training sessions.
  • Players must wear shinguards and cleats.
  • Players must bring a ball and water.
  • Please do not wear any club affilliated clothing to any ODP event.

Should you be unable to attend a training session, please notify your Head Coach prior to the training session.

For more detailed information and ODP calendar, visit www.azyouthsoccer.org and click on the ODP link.

We look forward to your continued support of the Arizona ODP Program and we wish each of you the very best as you advance in your skill and playing development. Do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything we can do to help make your ODP experience a more productive and memorable one.

Again, congratulations!

Rafael Rios
ODP State Director, Boys
coachrios@cox.net

Karla Thompson
ODP State Director, Girls
azfurydoc@msn.com

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Fees

Registration Fee - $50
ODY and YOP Pool Fee - $180
Region IV Championship Team Fee - $215

Calendar

Dec 3, 4 Pool Training All Age Groups including YOP
Dec 17, 18 Pool Training All Age Groups including YOP
Jan 7, 8 Pool Training All Age Groups including YOP

  • Players must wear ODP Numbered Tryout Tshirt, Dark Shorts, and White Socks to all training sessions.
  • Players must wear shinguards and cleats.
  • Players must bring a ball and water.
  • Please do not wear any club affilliated clothing to any ODP event.
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