This meeting is for parents, coaches and MSYSA administrators who are traveling (not players).

Dates, times and location:

• Scotland/1997 Boys – Wednesday, March 10^th 6:30 to 7:45pm, MSYSA Office
• Denmark/1996 Girls – Wednesday, March 10^th 7:45 to 9:00pm, MSYSA Office 
• England/1995 Boys – Tuesday, March 16^th 6:30 to 7:45pm, MSYSA Office
• Italy/1993 Boys – Tuesday, March 16^th 7:45pm to 9:00pm, MSYSA Office

The Maryland State Youth Soccer Association’s ODP program aims to provide high-level training to benefit and enhance the development of players at all levels.  This is why MSYSA offers ODP teams the chance to travel internationally and play soccer.  The level of play and the level of coaching in Europe are second to none!  Through travel to Europe, players engage in a level of competition not found in the U.S. as well as learn a different style of play.  Not only will an international tour enhance your player’s soccer skills but their cultural experience as well.  Players mingle with their opponents at post-game and pre-game socials, try new foods, see new sights and bond with their teammates.  Don’t let this opportunity to broaden your player’s horizon slip by.  All trips will take place March 28 - April 5, 2010. Please see the sidebar for information about each of the trips offered this year.  All of the MSYSA sponsored international trips are designed and administered by Excel International Sports.

About Excel International Sports:  "Excel International Sports has been leading soccer teams from the United States on International trips for 12 years.  Because of our experience, our knowledge and our network, we are one of the top companies in our industry.   Excel International Sports’ mission is to bring people from North America to different countries to participate in the world’s greatest game while breaking down barriers of language, culture, and geography.   As world travelers, we make it our goal to enhance your cultural and sports awareness. Excel International Sports has been taking the MSYSA ODP teams to Europe for 10 years; we know how to customize this trip to the needs of an ODP team. Recent teams that have traveled with us are University of Maryland, Loyola College, UMBC, Salisbury University, Gettysburg College, Lynchburg College, Frostburg State University, Good Counsel High School, Loyola High School, Iowa ODP, Maryland ODP and Maryland DDP."  More information about us and our tours can be found at www.eurosoccertours.net.

MSYSA International Travel Program   (PowerPoint presentation)

**ODP players are not required to travel internationally.  Participation is strictly optional and no player will be penalized if they do not take the trip.  All international trip costs are the same for players and chaperones.