What is ODP?
The Olympic Development Program (ODP) is a national program to identify and develop youth players to represent their State, Region, and country in soccer competitions. ODP teams are formed with each of the 55 US Youth Soccer State Associations and four regions, made up of the best players in the various age groups. At the state association level, pools of players are identified in each eligible age group, 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.
Kentucky ODP Alumni Playing Soccer in College (1989 - 1992)
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Girls
What is the Purpose?
1) To identify a pool of players in each age group from which a National Team will be selected for international competition;
2) To provide high-level training to benefit and enhance the development of players at all levels;
3) Through the use of carefully selected and licensed coaches, to develop a mechanism for the exchange of ideas and curriculum to improve all levels of coaching.
Player/Parent Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
ODP Step Ladder
How to Become a Successful ODP Player
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2010 - 2011 Staff (TBA)
Coaching selections are made by the Director of Coaching. Coaches are selected on qualifications, coaching experience and previous involvement with the Kentucky Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program. All of the coaching staff working with the players is currently working as a collage coach, a club Director of Coaching, local club coach or High School coach. Staff is subject to change at the discretion of the Director of Coaching.