Idaho Olympic Development Program

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   The US YOUTH SOCCER Olympic Development Program, or ODP as it is more commonly called, is a national identification and development program for high-level players. The program identifies and develops youth players throughout the country to represent their state association, region, and the United States in soccer competitions.  

   ODP teams are formed at the state association and regional levels, made up of the best players in various age groups. At the state association level, pools of players are identified in each eligible age group and brought together as a team to develop their skills through training and competition. From the state pools and subsequent teams, players are identified for regional and national pools and teams. 

Players will be selected for State Pool Regional Training Centers (RTC) based on their respective tryouts and declaring training locations (info below). 

Players selected from state pools may be named to the Idaho ODP Select State Team (16–18 players, or 12–14 for the youngest age group), along with a small group of alternates. The State Team will compete in all regional events, including the ODP Championships in January, where players are evaluated by Regional Staff for potential invitation to West Region Camp in July.

West Region Camp, which has a separate cost, brings together top players from across the West to compete for selection to the regional team or pool. From there, players may advance to Inter-Regional Camp with the chance to potentially represent United States Youth Soccer on select international trips as part of the National ODP Team.  

Idaho ODP fees do not include costs for travel, or those making alternate rooming arrangements. Payment options/plans will be available.  

• Tryouts: Attend the date/location that fits your schedule
• State Pools: If invited, declare the training pool that works best for you based on location.
• ODP State Select Team: Selected from the three regional pools across the state

 All players must register for tryouts using the GotSport portal link below. If you have questions or need more information, contact info@idahoyouthsoccer.org.

If you’re unable to attend, you still need to register. After registering, email us to let us know you cannot attend but would like to be considered. Include any relevant ODP history along with any other relevant materials. While attending tryouts is strongly encouraged, missing them does not automatically disqualify you from being selected for the Idaho ODP State Pool or Team.