ODP Brochure Alabama ODP will conduct late tryouts on August 27, 2010 at Merrimack. Girls session is 6-8PM. Boys session is 6-8PM.   LATE FEE OF $50 WILL BE APPLIED AFTER AUGUST 20.   For more information, visit www.alabamayouthsoccer.org or contact Lynn Bertovic, (205) 991-6822, lynn@alabamayouthsoccer.org.		'94 HFC Blue Striker is selected for ODP Region III pool Rawls Musgrove was named to the '94 Region III pool in the recent Olympic Development Program summer camp held in Tuscaloosa, AL.  The camp is used to highlight and select the top players from Region III, which represents 11 states from the southeast.  These players may  be selected for international competition or high level tournaments.  It is also a path for National team exposure.  Congratulations Rawls!
The following HFC players made it to the ODP Regional Camp Rosters:
Daniel Buchanan  - HFC 96 Boys Evan Khodabandeh  - HFC 96 Boys Russell Oliver  - HFC 96 Boys Caitlin Walters - HFC 95 Girls Samantha Manzo - HFC 94 Girls Niina Jetsu - HFC 94 Girls Sydney Keller - HFC 94 Girls Abby Thornton - HFC 94 Girls	Roy Etta  - HFC 96 Boys Maximilian Isper  - HFC 96 Boys Kelly Dorney  - HFC 96 Girls Katie Sullivan - HFC 96 Girls Jacob Rufe - HFC 96 Boys	Austin Ly  - HFC 97 Boys Allyson Nordie  - HFC 96 Girls Avery Batson - HFC 97 Girls Emma Thompson  - HFC 97 Girls Daria Zarzeka - HFC 96 Girls
Congrats to the following HFC players selected to the 09-2010 ODP team!
96Girls Blue Kelly Dorney Katie Sullivan 98Girls White Ali Thomas 98Girls Blue Abbey Thornton Sydney Keller Sammy Manzo Niina Jetsu	95Girls Blue Caitlin Walters 98Girls White Elle Warner 97Girls Blue Emma Frances Thompson Avery Batson Beryl Newchurch Neeley Goodwin Allyson Nordlie Daria Zarzeka	94Boys Blue Rawls Musgrove 96Boys Blue Roy Etta Jake Rufe Dylan Brown Bailey Oliver Daniel Buchanan Max Isper Matthew Van Scoy Evan Khodabandeh	Evan Khodabandeh, Roy Etta, Bailey Oliver and Daniel Buchanan

The Olympic Development Program (ODP) is an important part of Huntsville Futbol Club's Total Soccer Development. We recognize and congratulate the club's ODP players.

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. At the beginning of 1982 a formalized program for girls was created, with the addition of a full committee (one member from each Region).

Current Organization
From 1982 until the present, international events for youth national teams have increased substantially and the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program 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?
In Alabama, players are selected on the basis of open tryouts during District Training. District Training is conducted by the 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. Technique
2. Tactics
3. Fitness and Athletic Ability
4. 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?

1. Development as a player. The opportunity to train and play with the best player's in one's age group.
2. Quality instruction from nationally licensed coaches.
3. Quality competition. Games against other state association ODP teams.
4. Exposure to regional and national team coaches.
5. The opportunity to represent one's state, region, or country in competition.
6. Exposure to college coaches.