For boys & girls born in 1995, 1996 or 1997 ONLY
Boys and girls born in 1995, 1996 or 1997 are eligible for participation in the 2012 Minnesota US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program. The program is open to all players; however, competition for selection is tough. There will be two identification sessions. Players are encouraged to attend both sessions.
At the conclusion of the process, approximately 24–30 players will be selected for each (birth year and gender) state pool for further Minnesota US Youth Soccer ODP training. CLICK HERE for more information about the program.
US Youth Soccer ODP has played a meaningful role in player development in the United States providing top players valuable experience and a platform to improve. US Youth Soccer ODP is an excellent opportunity for each player to challenge themselves by playing with and against other players from different parts of the state, region and for a selected few nationally. There is always good competition, and when you're able to evaluate players in these scenarios, you have a better idea of how they will fare as they attempt to reach the next level in their soccer career.
Benefits of participation in the ODP are:
- Development as a player. The opportunity to train and play with the best players in one's age group.
- Quality instruction from nationally-licensed coaches.
- Quality competition; games against other state association teams.
- Exposure to regional and national team coaches.
- The opportunity to represent one's state, region or country in competition.
- Exposure to college coaches.
Identification Pool Training Dates and Times
| All Age Groups |
Dates |
Time |
Location |
Girls |
Monday April 16, 2012
Monday April 23, 2012 |
6:00–8:00 pm
6:00–8:00 pm |
Bielenberg Sports Center/East Ridge H.S. (Woodbury, Minn.) |
Boys |
Tuesday April 17, 2012
Tuesday April 24, 2012 |
6:00–8:00 pm
6:00–8:00 pm |
Bielenberg Sports Center/East Ridge H.S. (Woodbury, Minn.) |
REGISTRATION
Registration must be completed online. Early registration and payment of $50 must be received by Thursday, March 29, 2012. The fee after this date is $70. Payment includes two tryout shirts. Questions may be directed to John Curtis (952-252-1686) or Andy Coutts (952-252-0224).
Online registration will close at midnight on Thursday, April 12. To manually register for tryouts, please contact Chato Alvarado directly at 952-252-1688 (800-366-6972) or via e-mail at chatoalvarado@mnyouthsoccer.org.
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