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Maryland ODP teams return from Europe
Maryland ODP teams return from Europe
The Maryland ODP teams traveled to Europe over Spring Break 2012 for some top quality soccer matchups and an enriching cultural experience. The 1997 boys travelled to Manchester, England; the 1998/1999 Girls to London, England and the 1999 boys to Stirling, Scotland. The 1995 Boys combined with EPYSA ODP and enjoyed a week of top quality soccer in Barcelona, Spain.
While in Manchester, the 97 boys played four games against Airbus UK, Farsley Celtic, Oldham Academy, and Everton FC. They also attended the Bolton Wanderers v Fulham game and visited Old Trafford Stadium and the Beatles Museum. The 98/99 girls played four games against Crystal Palace Ladies FC, Colchester United, Charlton Athletic LFC, and West Ham Ladies. They also attended the professional game Watford v Blackpool and visited the Tower of London. The 95 boys played against Gava Mar, UDA Gramenet, CD Almeda and Casablanca CF, and attended Espanyol v Real Sociedad. Lastly, the 99 boys played four against Glasgow Celtic Academy, Glasgow Rangers Academy, Hamilton Accies, and Cowdenbeath FC. They also attended the Glasgow Rangers v St. Mirren game and visited Edinburgh Castle and Celtic Stadium.
2013 Maryland ODP International Trips
Tentative dates and destinations
All trips will take place Sunday, March 31st 2013 to Monday, April 8th, 2013. Tentative destinations for 2013 are as follows:
2000 Boys – Stirling, Scotland
1998 Boys – Manchester, England
1996 Boys – Barcelona, Spain
2000 Girls – London, England
1998 Girls – Amsterdam, Holland
ODP Training Schedules posted
See sidebar for 2012 ODP training schedules - schedules for first six weeks of training are posted. The rest of the schedule will be posted by early March.
ODP Financial Assistance Applications Available
Submission Deadline: Monday, January 9, 2012
Please download, complete and submit the 2011-12 Maryland ODP Scholarship Application Packet to apply for financial assistance. All applications packets are due in the MSYSA office no later than COB, Monday, January 9, 2012. All application materials must be submitted to: MSYSA, 221 5th Ave. SE, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 or faxed to: 410-768-5406
Players and families are also encouraged to seek sponsorships from friends, family members and local businesses to help defray program costs. MSYSA is a 501 (c) (3) organization and donations are tax deductable for the donor. Please visit the ODP Forms webpage to download sponsorship information, forms and tips.
Late or incomplete scholarship applications will not be considered.
Please contact the MSYSA office 410-768-5401 with any questions.
2011-12 ODP Team Selections
ODP final team selections are posted. Each team/age group has a separate link on the ODP Team Selections page.
What is ODP?
 The US Youth Soccer ODP 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 and regional associations. At the state association level, pools of players are identified in each eligible age group, and 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. Maryland ODP teams are comprised of the best Maryland players in various age groups.
Two Maryland ODP Players invited to 2011 US Youth Soccer ODP Boys NCAA Interregional
1994 and 1995 Boys
Top national talent will converge at Rathmell Sports Park in Vestavia, Ala., for the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Boys NCAA Interregional. US Youth Soccer ODP Regional Teams in the 1994 and 1995 age groups will compete Dec. 9-11 alongside the NCAA Men’s College Cup, creating another significant opportunity for players to gain exposure in front of collegiate, professional and national team coaches. Maryland ODP players James Martin (Freestate SA, 1994 ODP Boys) and Michael Eppler (Pachuca FC, 1995 ODP Boys) have been selected to participate in the event. Read story here
Maryland ODP Project 100+ (U12)
Attention players born in 2000 and 2001
The Maryland State Youth Soccer Association is excited to announce Project 100+, the new Maryland ODP entry level program. Project 100+ is an expansion of the current Maryland ODP that will identify and train the top 100 male and female U12 players from across Maryland.
Boys and girls born in the year 2000 and 2001 who have a strong soccer background and are looking for a unique training environment to supplement their club schedule are eligible to tryout. Players must be a Maryland resident and a registered MSYSA player.
Tryouts will be held in October 2011 for male and female players born in 2000 and 2001. Players born in 2002 and later are not eligible to participate.
Project 100+ players will receive 6 training sessions from professional coaches, participation in an inter-regional U12 ODP playday and an adidas uniform kit. Training sessions will be held at various training locations throughout Maryland in April, May and June 2012.
Visit the Project 100+ webpage for program details and info. Registration, tryout and additional program information will be posted later this summer.
Please contact MSYSA 410-768-5401 with any questions.
MSYSA is accepting ODP coaching applications for 2011-12 season
MSYSA is accepting ODP coaching applications for the 2011-12 season. Please review the job descriptions below then complete and return the appropriate coaching application to Bill Stara, MSYSA Director doc@msysa.org to be considered.
Job Descriptions:
Coaching Applications:
Please complete and return the appropriate coaching application to: Bill Stara, MSYSA Director of Coaching doc@msysa.org Applications can also be mailed to MSYSA, 221 5th Ave. SE, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Attn: Bill Stara
Attention 95 Girls (U17) and 96 Girls (U16)
Program change 2011-12 season
In response to growing demands on the elite youth soccer player, MSYSA will offer an abbreviated ODP season to the (U17) 1995 Girls and the (U16) 1996 Girls age groups for the 2011-12 seasonal year. The program fee will be adjusted.
Each age group will receive 6 training sessions from a professional coach in preparation for the Region I ODP Tournament. Training sessions will begin in April 2012.
Additionally, every player will receive an ODP uniform kit and will have the OPTION of attending the Region I ODP Camp.
Tryouts and team selection will be held in December 2011. Registration, tryout and additional program information will be posted soon. Please contact MSYSA 410-768-5401 with any questions.
8 players with Maryland ODP experience invited to US National Team camps
171 players US Youth Soccer ODP players invited to the U-14 and U-15 National team camps. 8 players with Maryland ODP experience invited Read the Article (US Youth Soccer, August 23, 2011)
New Maryland ODP eligibility requirements
Click here to view new Maryland ODP eligibility requirements
What it Takes to be Successful in the US Youth Soccer
Olympic Development Program
by John Ellinger
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