New Jersey Youth Soccer has opened registration to tryouts for its 2024-2025 Olympic Development Program (NJODP) for players born between 2008 and 2013. NJODP is a USYS Identification program designed specifically for players with aspirations to play at the highest level. Selected State Team players will be considered for US Youth Soccer East Region Teams, which may offer opportunities for national or international competition.
Try-Out Dates/Times:
Stage 1
- July 27th and 28th, August 3rd and 4th (Stage 1 ODP Tryouts)
- Location: Friendship Field/Bordentown FC (455 Ward Ave Chesterfield, NJ 08515)
Stage 2 (By Invite Only)
- August 17th and 18th(Stage 2 ODP Tryouts – By Invite Only)
- Location: Rider University (2083 Lawrenceville Rd. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648)
Click here to view schedules and locations.
Registration: Once a $25 registration fee has been paid, players have the option and are encouraged to participate in all four tryouts dates for Stage 1. The $25 fee includes an ODP t-shirt that will be used during all the tryout phases. The fee also covers, if invited, Stage 2 of the tryouts. Please click here to register for the 2024-2025 ODP Initial Tryouts. Scroll down the page until Registration Links are viewable.
Selection: NJODP will select elite male and female players from each age group to form the final state team that trains and competes throughout the 2024-2025 season.
Evaluation Process: Candidates are evaluated in four key areas: Technique, Insight, Mindset and Athleticism. Players will be evaluated by official NJODP coaching staff.
NJODP Curriculum Outline: NJODP is scheduled to consist of 13+ hours of on-field training, four tournaments and three seminars including: Mental Toughness, Tactical Awareness and a College Recruitment Webinar. (Players receive a comprehensive evaluation at the end of the ODP season.)
College Recruitment: NJODP provides direct access to college coaches on the staff, at summer tournaments, special events and ID camps. Additionally, NJODP will host a College Recruitment Seminar for incoming 2008, 2009 and 2010 ODP players.
Club Neutral Program: ODP is not in competition with club soccer but rather supplements player development, making players more effective for their respective clubs. Our schedule is designed to minimize schedule conflicts with club soccer.
Regional/National Selection: ODP players begin initially by being selected on the State NJODP Team. All players are evaluated throughout the year, and the best performers are invited to the East Region ID Camp/Inter-Regional Events. Players can also be scouted for the East Region ID Camp throughout the year at ODP events.
For all of the latest news regarding New Jersey ODP, make sure to follow our official ODP page on Facebook. To find out more information about the program, click here. To contact us directly, please email odp@njyouthsoccer.com. Also make sure to follow NJ Youth Soccer on social media: @NJYouthSoccer