Will Scherer, NJ Youth Soccer
The New Jersey Olympic Development Program (ODP) kicked off its 2023/2024 season with an ODP Intro Night Webinar hosted by James Galanis, NJYS Director of Technical Operations. During the webinar, topics of discussion included achievements, challenges and changes made to 2023/2024 season, benefits of New Jersey ODP, training curriculum, training topics and ODP Tools.
New Jersey ODP will be offering opportunities for training sessions and tournaments against various State ODP Programs throughout the season such as Eastern Pennsylvania, Eastern New York and Maryland, as well as regional competition with all 15 state associations at the East Region ODP Tournament. The ODP Training Topics include possession, defending, attacking and set plays, with qualified coaches guiding the players along the way by transitioning those topics into a competitive atmosphere against top level competition.
Included in the ODP Tools for the participants are Techne Futbol, GK Alliance, Hudl, SportsRecruits, Game Analytics and Mental Toughness Program 2025.
NJ Youth Soccer and New Jersey ODP would like to thank the players and families who attended the 2023/2024 ODP Intro Night Webinar. We look forward to a great season!
The Olympic Development Program is an identification system linked to the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. The program offers its players a pathway that could lead to representing Regional and U.S. Youth National Teams. Originally established in 1977, ODP was the first program in the country designed to identify potential youth national team players. ODP players begin initially at the local sector before progressing to the state, regional and possibly national levels. By playing with like-talented athletes, ODP offers the opportunity for players to advance in their personal development and to be scouted by college coaches.
For more information about the New Jersey ODP, please email [email protected]. Also, make sure to like the official New Jersey ODP Facebook Page.