Eastern New York State Olympic
Development Program
The State Olympic Development Program (ODP) is a player development program administered through the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
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
To identify and provide opportunities for high potential players, facilitate their
development, and expose them to the next level of their chosen pathway.
Goal
To be a nationally recognized youth identification and development pathway for US
soccer players.
Check out ENY's website for all of the information they have on their program!
Tryout Information and Registration link:
https://www.enysoccer.com/odp/tryouts/
Upcoming Tryouts:
(NORTH - AGE GROUPS 2008, 2007, 2006
(ROUND 1
Sunday, October 30th
@ Afrims Sports Park
Colonie, NY
Boys 9:00am-10:30am
Girls: 10:30am-12:00pm
@ Stringham Park
Lagrangeville, NY
Boys 3:00pm-4:30pm
Girls: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Frequently asked questions and plans for the year 2022-2023:
- Training sessions will begin in December and will continue bi-weekly (alternating
boys & girls each week) until early April, depending on weather.
- All indoor sessions will be at Afrim’s Latham Dome and the Hudson Sports
Complex in Warwick, Trainings are held on Monday evenings from 6pm-7:30pm
for the 2009, 2010 & 2011 age group and from 7:30pm – 9pm for the 2006, 2007
& 2008 age groups. Players will need to choose their training location.
- Beginning in April (depending on weather/field availability), all practices willmove outdoors at a location to be determined. Team training times will be thesame as during indoor sessions.
- Participation fee for the ’22-‘23 year will be approximately $900/player. The feecovers player uniforms, as well as both indoor and outdoor training sessions.There are additional fees for players selected for tournaments, camps, and friendly events.
- Plans for the 2022 – 2023 program include attending ODP friendlies, sub-regionals, ID Tournament, and ID Camp. Players will require an invitation to attend some events.
USYS ODP + MLS Partnership Benefits
Full collaboration of a nationwide scouting network
Full collaboration of National and State Association ODP programming
*USYS ODP and MLS Generation Addidas Cup co-scheduled at the regional and national level
*Collaborative scheduling allows MLS, US Soccer and college scouts to observe players
No costs for selected players to attend
High level competition
High Level ODP coaching
Opportunity to be scouted for future regional and national events
Scheduling tailored for college recruiting
